Strategy
Another hand, another strategy puzzle
A fresh quiz gives readers a chance to separate a strong-looking hold from a strong expected result.
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Strategy
One hand can mean different things in different games
The same five cards can call for different decisions when the awards change.
Player Stories
Another first royal, another memorable session
A first royal flush is the kind of moment players remember long after the rest of a session fades.
Player Stories
Remembering a first royal flush
The royal flush occupies an unusual place in video poker: rare enough to become a personal story, yet central to many pay tables.
Player Stories
Video poker turns up on Jeopardy
A game-show reference brings video poker into a different kind of spotlight.
Strategy
A suggestion for the video poker experience
Changes to a video poker game can affect much more than its visual presentation.
Strategy
When the jackpot becomes the whole objective
A large top award can dominate attention even though many smaller outcomes make up a game's return.
Strategy
Why tournament decisions can differ from ordinary play
A tournament rewards a position on a leaderboard rather than simply the expected return of one hand.
Strategy
The moving target of a progressive jackpot
A progressive meter changes the potential award attached to a qualifying hand.
Strategy
What belongs in a game recommendation?
A useful recommendation starts with the actual rules and the player's familiarity with them.
Strategy
Getting useful help from a strategy card
A strategy card works best when its assumptions match the game being played.
New Games
Wheel of Fortune brings a new spin to video poker
IGT's crossover made its worldwide debut at Downtown Grand, pairing multi-hand poker with the familiar wheel and puzzle features.