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Here's the Deal on Video Poker

You have heard of it but you don't know how to enjoy it. Video poker is probably one of the most popular casino games there is. A hybrid of elements of luck and poker skills, video poker is a unique and exciting way of enjoying the slot machine section of the casino.

Video poker combines the fun and excitement of slot machine games and the strategizing factors of poker games. Here in video poker, the player gets the same poker experience at the same time enjoying the slot machine feel of the game. Winning does not rely on sheer luck such as in a regular slot machine, but also in the ability of the video poker player to play out the cards they receive.

To play video poker, the first thing to do is select the size of the coin to bet and how much the bet will be. Betting can go as high as five times, which is the betting limit. Then, insert the particular amount of coin to the slot in the video poker machine and pres the "play" button. With this, there will be five cards that will appear on the screen. These cards will show if you have a winning combination that can be compared in the payout table.

If not satisfied with the cards at hand, video poker offers an option where cards can be replaced. To retain a card, press the button underneath the cards on the screen which corresponds with the card you want to keep. Next by hitting the "deal" button the video poker machine will replace the other cards which were not selected. The cards will be compared with the payout table of that particular poker machine and if it is one of the winning combinations, the equivalent amount will be added to your credit.

After you have a winning hand, video poker will give you an option to double the payout or collect your money. If you choose to collect the money, press the "collect" button on the video poker machine.

On some machines you have a chance to double your winnings. To do this press the "double" button if available. Five cards will again appear on your video poker screen. The cards of the dealer will be exposed while the other four will be faced down. Next thing to do is to select one card and hold it. If the card you have selected is higher than the dealer's card, you double your money. If it is a tie, then you could collect your original winnings or select the "double" option again. But if you lose, you also lose your original winnings.

Video poker is challenging and exciting at the same time. It has some risks of losing but also has a considerable amount of chances of winning. True enough, it's a poker experience you don't want to miss out on.