Video Poker Tips

In this article we give you a selection of do's and don'ts when it comes to playing video poker. If you keep all of these things in mind when you play you will give your self the best possible chance of ending up a winner. Of course as with all gambling games there is never any guarantee that you will win.

What to Do

Learn the best pay tables for your favorite games
Look for the best possible pay tables before you play
Learn the correct strategy for the games you play
Join the casinos slot club or VIP program BEFORE you play
Set yourself a budget before you start playing
Play max coins on every hand
Expect that you will not win every time you play
Tip the attendant when you get a hand pay

What NOT to Do

Chase your losses
Continue playing if you have reached your daily budget
Play less than max coins on every hand
Consume too much alcohol when playing - this leads to mistakes
Play machines with higher bets than you can afford

Do's and Don'ts

Following on from the lists above let's take a look at the reasoning behind each of the points. First the do's. The first two points cover learning the best pay table variations for your favorite games and finding them. By playing the best variations you give yourself a good starting point even before you make your first bet. Of course to get the most out of the good pay tables you need to play max coins on every hand and play with perfect strategy.

Joining the slot club will give you additional rewards for all of your play so it is well worthwhile since you would be playing anyway. Setting a budget is a crucial step as you should only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose. You should also expect that even with the best possible pay tables you will not win on every session you play - that's why it's called gambling.

The don'ts are mainly related to making sure you do not end up losing more than you can afford when playing. If you have lost your daily budget it is important to call it quits for the day. Chasing your losses is a bad idea as it can lead to even more losses. You should also avoid drinking too many alcoholic beverages as this can lead to making strategy mistakes and bad decisions.