subject: Video Poker 2 [print this page] These days you can choose all sorts of little gambling tidbits in casino's, and one of themhappens to be video poker. Too afraid to risk it all at the high-stakes poker table, with its seriousplayers and piles of chips that reach farther into your pocket than you've ever even dreamed ahand could go?Well, never fear, video poker is here.The Differences between Video Poker and Live PokerThere are of course limits as to what you can do with poker as a live game and a game ofpoker that is programmed to function a certain way. Let's look at some of the differences in thisinstance, some are minor and other not so minor but understanding the differences of the gameis going to make playing it that much easier. Especially if you are used to your poker hands andbets going a certain way.First of all bluffing, sandbagging and all other kinds of strategies that happen in live poker aren'tgoing to happen in video poker. Also there will not be any room in video poker for any kindof game revolving around the concept of live draw. Of course one of the obvious differencesbetween live poker and video poker is that since the slot like machines are in casinos andtherefore not connected to any kind of internet networking system the game of video pokeris going to be a solo one. Another thing is that if you get a good hand in video poker, thenyou get paid since there aren't any other players out there to outplay you. This means that Ifyou get a hand with four of a kind, a straight flush isn't going to sweep the chips off the table.A great component of video poker is that the value of the cards aren't going to change, forexample in poker the value of 3's and 6's interchange whereas in poker the value always staysthe same. This takes away some of the edge in the game and makes it more stable. That is whyvideo poker brings about more of a fun and relaxed atmosphere as the stakes are coins andthe rules are set. Also there aren't going to be tricky strategies and wily players to contend with.Everything is clear cut.The Game of Video PokerThe game of video poker itself is simple, first you place a bet in the amount of coins that youare willing to risk. After this you will choose to deal your cards, and as usual, five cards will begiven to you to play with. These cards can of course be kept all by themselves, interchangedselectively, or gotten rid off altogether. The way this is done is through correspondingbuttons on the machine that allow you play for each card through the five different buttons.Once you are satisfied with your hand you hold it, and then if you win you get your credits.The game of video poker is a great way to relax and have fun with poker minus the stress.
