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I have wondered what everyone thinks is the best video poker game to play? I usually play jacks and better since I can play longest on my small bankroll ($100 and I play quarters). I always play max and usually can play for a few hours. I also am looking for a 9/6 pay tables and will play 8/5 table if that is best.
Is there a better game for a small bankroll like mine?
Best Video Game to Play?
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Eduardo
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I don't know that there is a "best." The easy answer is the one with the best paytable. But even then, the variance may get to you on a small bankroll so it might not be the "best" for you, and it also may not be a game that you really enjoy or worse, that you don't know the strategy for.
I would say the "best" is whatever you will enjoy the most, has a decent overall expected return, and you are well practiced at. In other words, don't play DDB if it is your favorite but the pay table is absolutely awful. But if it's close to another, then go for it.
For myself, I really enjoyed Deuces Wild on my first trip. It also lets you play for a long time on a small bankroll like you mentioned, but I enjoy the strategy a lot more than JoB. The biggest problem with the game is that if you want to hit anything big, your only real options are a royal flush or 4 deuces. Other than those, you are pretty much just sustaining or getting little wins over time. To mix that up, I stuck with deuces but played on Super Times Pay. That allowed for some bigger wins when the multiplier was on and made for more fun.
But, I think the "best" game will vary for me over time because I don't want to get bored with any one game. I will probably play DDB on my next trip, which won't let me play as long if things go poorly but gives me a better chance at a higher payout.
But there are a lot of good, fun games out there that would be great to play if you first take the time to learn the strategy well. Right now, I tend to get my strategies mixed up if I play too many different ones in a session, so my plan is to practice practice practice just one game before my next trip so that I am most prepared to kick its booty.
I would say the "best" is whatever you will enjoy the most, has a decent overall expected return, and you are well practiced at. In other words, don't play DDB if it is your favorite but the pay table is absolutely awful. But if it's close to another, then go for it.
For myself, I really enjoyed Deuces Wild on my first trip. It also lets you play for a long time on a small bankroll like you mentioned, but I enjoy the strategy a lot more than JoB. The biggest problem with the game is that if you want to hit anything big, your only real options are a royal flush or 4 deuces. Other than those, you are pretty much just sustaining or getting little wins over time. To mix that up, I stuck with deuces but played on Super Times Pay. That allowed for some bigger wins when the multiplier was on and made for more fun.
But, I think the "best" game will vary for me over time because I don't want to get bored with any one game. I will probably play DDB on my next trip, which won't let me play as long if things go poorly but gives me a better chance at a higher payout.
But there are a lot of good, fun games out there that would be great to play if you first take the time to learn the strategy well. Right now, I tend to get my strategies mixed up if I play too many different ones in a session, so my plan is to practice practice practice just one game before my next trip so that I am most prepared to kick its booty.
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EDC1977
- Video Poker Master
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I think NSUD or DWB are the toughest games to beat in the long run even if the stats say otherwise. DDB is right there with it however they're both entertaining. I like DDB but have played BP, DB WHA and TDB. Just remember to find the best paytable to your game. Don't compromise coins to the casino unless it doesn't really matter to you. And Enjoy it, don't let it be a burden!
