Archive for January 11th, 2010
Video Poker Rules
Casinos rise and fall faster than you can blink an eye. The first casino was opened in 1941 on the Los Vegas strip; however by 1992 all of those casinos had been demolished to make way for new modern casinos. Casino games are fun, but sometimes it’s a good idea to research first, learn the rules, and then go to the casino armed with your understanding of the rules. One of the most popular casino games is video poker. You can find video poker pretty much everywhere – casinos, bars, internet even restaurants in certain areas. Almost every online casino has video poker, so it is very easy to find. The game itself is very simple. You bet 1-5 coins depending on your preferences, the game deals 5 cards, and you choose the cards you wish to keep. The cards you have discarded will be replaced with fresh cards, just like in a game of 5-card draw. Once you have your final hand, you will be paid if, and only if, you have a winning hand. A winning hand is usually a pair of jacks or better, but certain variations such as tens or better have lower minimum winning combinations. Basically, there are ten possible hands. From highest is Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, Pair and the lowest is High Card (If no one else in the game has any of the above combinations, the person with the highest card in their hand wins). So what are you waiting for? Familiarize yourself with casino rules and get started having fun!