When you walk into a casino, you want to have fun and you want to have an opportunity to win some money. There’s a lot of games to chose from these days including many with dazzling graphics and sound effects. Those may be fun to play but they don’t necessarily offer you the best opportunities to win.
With money getting a bit tight, many players are investigating how to stretch their casino dollars. That is, they want to play the games that will give them the best value. And there is value to be found in a casino. You just have to know what to look for.
You might have noticed that there are more slot machines than anything else on the casino floor. And you’ve probably heard them referred to as “one arm bandits”. Their reputation is well deserved. For the casino, slot machines are by far the most profitable space on the casino floor. That may be why today’s more knowledgeable players are ditching them and learning about video poker.
While luck is still part of the game of video poker, there’s an element of skill that’s involved. Similar to black jack players, video poker players can learn a strategy that will give them much better returns than what they would get from a slot machine. And that means that they can play longer for less money and have more chances to win a big jackpot. Now that’s value.
What kind of ‘value’ are we talking about?
Consider that the typical slot machine might return about 85% of what you toss in it. That means that it’s costing you about 15% to play. Oh you might win a jackpot, but in the long run your going to lose at that rate. Think of it as cover charge for having a good time. But a strategic video poker player can get up to 99% percent of their money returned to them. And they too could win a jackpot. So, in effect, video poker players may only pay a 1% cover charge compared to 15% for slot players.
With that in mind, if you are a slot player and looking to extend your play and winning opportunities, maybe you should consider switching to video poker. You’ll be amazed at the rewards that that decision will bring to you. Like more free play, food comps, gifts and so much more.
As I mentioned above, playing video poker has an element of skill involved. It’s that skill – your ability to play using the strategy – that will give you an advantage. It will take a little time and a lot of practice to learn, but the payoff is well worth it.
You can get a head start by practicing online for free at VideoPoker. Play real video poker games for fun and practice (non-wagering). It’s always free to play. Or you can take advantage of our special free trial of Gold Level Play that’s ad-free, and has many extra benefits*. Plus, no credit card is required for the free trial.
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Good luck and ‘may the the good news be yours’!
The Mystic Gambler
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