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Texas Lottery Scandal Casts Shadow on Betting, Casino Expansion

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Texas Scandal

Texas is one of a handful of states that has limited gambling activities. A legal hurdle that saw the Texas Lottery get into hot water over allowing lottery couriers to operate in the state resulted in further implications that threaten its existence and put significant obstacles in the way of a potential expansion of gambling to include casinos and sports betting. [Read more…] about Texas Lottery Scandal Casts Shadow on Betting, Casino Expansion

Video Poker Remains The Best Game To Play In Most Casinos

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Video poker jackpotVideo poker stands out as one of the best games to play in a casino for several reasons, rooted in its blend of skill, strategy, and favorable odds compared to many other casino offerings.

First, it offers some of the highest return-to-player (RTP) percentages. With optimal strategy, certain video poker variants—like Jacks or Better—can have an RTP exceeding 99%, and in rare cases (like full-pay Deuces Wild), it can even creep above 100%. This means the house edge is razor-thin or, theoretically, nonexistent, unlike slots (where the RTP often hovers between 85-95%) or table games like roulette (with a house edge of 2.7% or higher). For example, a “9/6” Jacks or Better machine (paying 9 coins for a full house and 6 for a flush) can yield an RTP of 99.54% if you play perfectly, which is tough to beat. [Read more…] about Video Poker Remains The Best Game To Play In Most Casinos