There are 3 simple types of video-poker machines:
* Jacks or Better
* Deuces Wild
* Jokers Wild
To keep things simple, we suggest you play only the Jacks or Better machines. The payouts are typically improved and the draw strategy is a lot more straightforward.
What you’re actually looking for is a Jacks or Far better machine with a great payout schedule. The most effective payout schedule pays 9 to One for full home and Six to 1 for any flush. In gambler’s terms, this can be called a "Nine-6" machine, for obvious reasons. Several years ago, you could find numerous of these in most casinos, but they are now extremely hard to find since of the favorable (to you, not the house!) pay-out schedule.
Frequently, the greatest pay-out you’ll be able to find is the next most effective one, which pays Eight to One for any complete home and Five to 1 for any flush. However, this really is a very good payout schedule if it’s also a "four-of-a-kind" bonus machine. A bonus machine pays extra odds for hitting 4-of-a- type for particular cards, such as 2s, 3s, or Fours, or three other cards. The pay-out table has this details, so be certain to read the payout table meticulously before you play any machine.
Be sure to avoid machines that just pay One to One for two pairs. This ought to be the payout for a single pair of jacks or better. 2 pair ought to pay 2 to One. You money will go much faster if 2 pairs pays just 1 to 1.
Look for these payout schedules and you’ll be betting with house edge against you of 1 or Twopercent – some with the best odds within the casino.