When you are in a long losing streak, there is the strong tendency to look for a reason. Some have mentioned that the casinos have “tightened up the machines.” If you are playing in some Indian casinos or some states where they have a different type of video poker that is not random, this might be the case. However, if you are playing in a highly regulated state, like Nevada, Mississippi, New Jersey, or Louisiana, you would know whether this is true by looking at the paytables – since to lower the return, they must downgrade the paytables. Continue reading
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The Other Side of the Coin
My recent check-cashing jackpot has generated a lot of discussion, both in the Comments section and private e-mails and conversations. Although most people are genuinely happy to hear such good-luck stories, there are always a few who complain that I talk too much about the positives of video poker play and ignore the negatives. Continue reading →