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When a credit meter tells an unexpected story
A reader recalls an Atlantic City video poker session in which the apparent number of credits did not match the cash inserted.
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Machines, venues and the details that shape a casino visit.
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A frozen Spin Poker hand raises a practical question
What happens when a video poker machine stops responding during a hand? This archived first-person column turns attention from card selection to the equipment itself, and to the importance of preserving the displayed game state when asking casino staff for help..
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Where does video poker fit in a casino promotion?
A promotion's headline can obscure the rules that apply to particular games.
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A question about video poker's place on the floor
The title of this archived column asks whether video poker is disappearing.
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The game behind a Class II poker-style display
A poker-style screen does not, by itself, identify the system used to determine an outcome.
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The real cost behind a free-cruise points target
A reader compares Jacks or Better pay tables and denominations while aiming for a cruise reward.
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Finding a game with the right pay schedule
The availability of an appealing game is a local, time-sensitive question.
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Holland Casino's video poker upgrade spans 500 cabinets
IGT announced a large PeakBarTop deployment across Holland Casino venues in the Netherlands.
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Who benefits from a video poker analyzer?
A reader's question draws a distinction between casino-facing analysis and player practice software.
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When a video poker product outlives its moment
A once-useful product can become less relevant as the surrounding technology changes.
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When a familiar pay table disappears
A machine's title can remain familiar while its available schedules change.
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A rare round of good news from the casino floor
Robison's 2023 column reports a welcome set of developments at Red Rock after a period of cutbacks.