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Video Poker 101

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From , former About.com Guide

You can also learn to play video poker at home on you computer by investing in tutorial software. There are two excellent programs on the market; Bob Dancer' Video Poker for Winners and Jean Scott’s Frugal Video Poker. These programs let you learn as you play by alerting you when you make a mistake. They come with over 20 different versions of video poker games. Both programs let you enter in a pay table and the program will calculate the return for that game. Both programs you print strategy cards that you can take to the casino with you. The money you spend on a software program will be recouped on the money you save by playing video poker correctly and they are fun to play as well. You can find additional information about these programs on my by clicking on the software link on the sidebar.

Give it aTry
Many players who switch from the slot machines to video poker never go back again. They enjoy the challenge and the excitement of playing a game that requires a little skill. But don’t let the skill part scare you off. Video Poker is not hard to learn and it is a lot of fun. Why not give it a try?

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