The meat of this Ultimate Guide to Video Poker is the specific information for 34 selected video poker games that is presented in chapters 10 through 15. There may be information about one or more different pay tables included for each of the 34 games that are covered depending on the popularity and / or return of that specific game and pay table combination. The information included for each variation of video poker game includes:

The actual pay table for the selected version of the video poker game.

A complete, accurate fully functional strategy chart for the game and pay table.

Chapter 15 – Pick ‘Em / Pick a Pair Video poker games

Chapters 10 thru 15 only present very basic information about the games that are covered because each of the video poker games shown has already been described in some detail in the previous chapters. If you have any questions about the details of playing any of the games presented, please refer back to those chapters.

Also, please note that only the most common and recommended pay tables are included. It is this author’s strong opinion that no one should play a video poker game (either in a live casino or online casino) that returns less than about 99 percent. While it is true that some of the games and pay tables that are included in the following chapters return less than 99 percent, they are either very close to that amount or have other “redeeming” qualities.

You are about to start studying strategy charts for many different video poker games. Even though this topic has been explored in a previous chapter, it is appropriate to once again discuss how to use a strategy chart.

The strategy chart is a list of hands or partial hands that are initially dealt for each hand you play. The chart is sequenced with the most favorable (returns the most) hold at the top. Each subsequent line in the strategy has an equal or lower return than the preceding strategy line.

With this in mind it is fairly obvious how the strategy chart should be used. Specifically:

As you can see, using the strategy chart is quite simple in theory. In practice, however, it can be somewhat daunting making sure you have not missed any of the possible holds. It can be very easy to miss a small pair or three card straight flush that contains an ace. To make sure you are properly applying the playing strategy, it is an excellent idea to purchase a video poker computer program or smartphone / tablet app. These programs / apps allow you to tailor the games played on it to match almost any game you might play in a live casino or online. Once the proper game and pay table is set up, you can play that game and the video poker program / app will let you know each time you make a mistake in strategy.