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Overview
Although most people believe that winning in casinos is a matter of luck, video poker actually gives you an opportunity to make decisions. The problem is that most people simply don’t know how to make smart playing moves—or they didn’t until now. In this book, author and gambling expert Linda Boyd offers a user-friendly guide that helps you gain the winning edge over video poker machines.The Video Poker Edge first explains the basics of video poker, and introduces you to eight common video poker games that pay well and are easy to play. For each recommended game, you’ll learn the correct response to every common hand you may be dealt. The author even provides handy strategy cards that can be removed from the book and taken along to the casino for reference.
Synopsis
Video poker is one of the hottest games to hit the casino floor! Flashing screens entice players to try their luck at drawing winning card combinations. Although most people believe winning is merely a matter of hit or miss, there is actually more to mastering these machines than the luck of the draw. Until now, little information has been available for those looking to maximize their winnings. Author Linda Boyd has written The Video Poker Edge—a detailed, user-friendly guide to help both the novice and the experienced player gain the winning edge over video poker machines.
The Video Poker Edge begins by explaining the basics of video poker. It then presents sound mathematical strategies tailored to each game's specific probability. In addition to sharing groundbreaking information on the latest technological devices—including controversial video lottery terminals—Boyd reveals which casinos have machines with the best payback percentages. Throughout the book, full-color illustrations clarify the recommended tactics for various card hands. As an added bonus, the author has included handy strategy cards with valuable tips. These cards can be removed from the book and taken along to the casino for reference during play.
So if you want the inside info on which video poker games provide the most bang for your buck. If you are interested in obtaining the latest strategic insight to minimize your risk and maximize your winnings, The Video Poker Edge is for you. It will revolutionize your video poker experience.
About the Author:
Linda Boyd spent many years as a mathematics educator—a career that proved valuable in helping her design the statistical tactics included in this book, and present them in a way that is easy to understand even for the "mathematically challenged." After years of playing blackjack and live poker, Ms. Boyd turned to the more profitable game of video poker.