Video Poker - Optimum Play
by Dan Paymar

Publisher:  ConJelCo
ISBN:  1886070113

Video Poker, like Blackjack can be one of the best games you can play inthe casino. If you play properly, some Video Poker machines actually offer over 100% payback. There are many variations of video poker games.

In order to win at video poker you will need to know more than just how to play the game. In his book Video Poker - Optimum Play, Dan Paymar shows you how to read the pay schedules of the machines in order to choose the ones with the highest payback potential. He discusses bankroll considerations you will need to determine your chances of hitting a jackpot. Other chapters will show you how to evaluate the contribution of comps and promotions to the games total payback. The risk of ruin and volatility of the games are also covered.

Finally, Dan shows you playing strategies for Jacks or Better, DeucesWild, and Joker Poker using his "Optimum Playing Strategies." "Precision play" simplifies some of the situations that occur very infrequently and where the expected value of computer-perfect play and the recommended play is very small.

Dan defines Optimum play this way:

"Many writers say "optimum play" when they really mean, "perfect play." In truth, except for a few of the simpler games, video poker is too complex for perfect play to be practical for most players. By perfect play, I mean that every play would be for the absolute highest expected value."

Video Poker - Optimum Play offers well-rounded practical information about Video Poker for the novice as well as the more experienced player.If you want to come out ahead at the casino, video poker will give you a good chance. This book will show you what you need to know.

Bill Burton, your Guide for Casino Gambling