Video Poker Odds

Video Poker odds are very similar to those of regular poker in that the probability of receiving a particular hand is the same. Video Poker is also like straight poker in that there are many variants found. So what are the main factors that determine whether or not you will walk away a winner? First, like in Blackjack, you must play perfect strategy. The strategy you would employ for a Jacks or better machine is different from the one for a Deuces Wild game, and so on. If you are already an avid player, and are interested in becoming better, try picking up a book that specifically deals with all the various Video Poker games found in casinos today.

In order to get the edge over the house a player needs to play correctly e.g. use the most optimal strategy for each variant of video poker. Any player who selects a game at random and doesn't use a strategy will lose over the long run - its that simple! Serious players understand that it's a game of mathematics and thus when game play is strict the odds are increased.

Below you will discover odds for three of the more popular video poker games. The tables display the hand that is dealt or held, the payout or amount of coins for that winning hand, the frequency or number of times a particular hand will occur, the probability, the chance that a hand will occur, the percentage of the total return contribution, and the standard deviation or variance.