 |  | Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
Jacks or Better Tips
The tips below for traditional Jacks or Better video poker are written in simple laymen's terms. One of the most popular types of video poker, Jacks or Better is number one in popularity among casino visitors.
With video poker, playing speed and card combination recognition are supremely important. Therefore, it is always better to play using credits. Dropping coins or tokens into the machines will only slow you down. It also breaks your concentration, and can even cause you to overlook or miss potential winning card combinations. And, anything that breaks your concentration should be eliminated.
The cards you hold, and WHEN you hold them, depends upon the cards you are first dealt. Also, the tips are written in descending order of importance. In other words, see if your opening hand fits the scenario listed in "#1." If not, move to #2, and so on. If NONE of tips apply to your opening hand, don't be afraid to discard ALL FIVE cards. Many video poker players are not comfortable with this, but when you consider that about 6-8% of winning hands come from such "full discards," it is in your best interests to do so.
SPECIAL NOTE: Many video poker machines give the player a chance to "double" the value of a winning hand. Whether you choose to play this "game within a game" is entirely up to you. Some video poker players do, and some do not.
If you decide to double during a particular session, it may be wise to make this decision before you reach the casino. For example, you should decide ahead of time precisely WHEN you will double. You might choose to double every hand, or perhaps, only on certain wins that pay a specific dollar amount. Regardless, it's important to make these decisions BEFORE play begins, and stick to them once your gaming session is underway. Planning ahead will reduce uncertainty and/or confusion once play begins. If you know in advance what your plan is, you can incorporate your decisions into your natural playing rhythm.
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 | Casino Las Vegas
VS.
Joyland Casino
| | Casino Las Vegas | Joyland Casino |
Rank:
10 |
Rank:
10 |
Bonus:
$400 |
Bonus:
$850 |
Jackpots:
Yes
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Jackpots:
Yes
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Payout:
98.3%
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Payout:
98%
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Games:
61 |
Games:
70 |
VIP Support:
No
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VIP Support:
No
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Multi
player:
Yes
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Multi
player:
No
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Full-Screen:
Yes
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Full-Screen:
Yes
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Flash:
Yes
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Flash:
Yes
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Java:
Yes
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Java:
No
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Download:
Yes
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Download:
Yes
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Sound:
Yes
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Sound:
Yes
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CD:
No
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CD:
No
| Software:
Playtech | Software:
Playtech |
Live Help:
Yes
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Live Help:
Yes
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Phone:
Yes
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Phone:
Yes
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| Payout Percentages | |
Casino: |
Payout: | | Casino Las Vegas | 98.3%
| | Joyland Casino | 98%
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| Free Bonuses | |
Casino: |
Bonus: | | Casino Las Vegas |
$400 | | Joyland Casino |
$850 |
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