Video poker combines an uncertain deal with a choice about which cards to retain. This archive topic considers both parts together, distinguishing the skill of selecting a hold from the luck involved in receiving the next cards.
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.
This is an original editorial reading note on the topic of a Jerry Stickman column, not a reproduction of the full article. The date above belongs to the original publication. Read the linked column for the author’s complete account and conclusions.
Luck and Skill at Video Poker
Jerry Stickman · Sep 09, 2023
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