A large top award can dominate attention even though many smaller outcomes make up a game's return. This archived column on jackpot chasing provides a starting point for considering what a player gives up when every decision is judged only by its route to the royal.
The wider question
A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.
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Chasing a video poker jackpot
Jerry Stickman · Apr 26, 2025
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