How to Play Video Poker

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Video poker is a combination of five-card draw poker and a slot machine. You can play it in casinos across the nation, or in your pajamas at your PC through sites such as Casino-on-Net.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Card Tables
Video Poker Cue Cards
Playing Cards
Poker Chips

Preparation

Step 1

Learn the rules of basic five-card draw table poker.
Step 2

Acquire cue cards for the variations of video poker you want to play.

In the Casino

Step 1

Go to the promotions booth.
Step 2

Fill out and turn in an application for a player's card.
Step 3

Pick up the card.

Playing

Step 1

Insert your player's card in the slot on the machine you are playing.
Step 2

Insert money in the machine.
Step 3

Press the Deal/Draw button.
Step 4

Press the Hold button beneath each card that you want to keep.
Step 5

Press the Deal/Draw button.
Step 6

Repeat if desired.
Step 7

Press the Cash Out or Credit button when you are finished playing.

Tips & Warnings

Insert a lump sum of money into the machine. That way, you don't have to reinsert money every time you want to be dealt a hand.
Set aside many of the concepts of live poker. You can't bluff or play hunches with a machine.
Use the cue card. Play as slowly as is required to perfect accuracy; mistakes will cost a great deal over the long term.
Gambling can be addictive. If you think you have a problem, get help immediately.