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Here are some general pieces of advice that you should take to heart when playing video poker:

Play intelligently: Learn to recognize and play only the better games, and learn an accurate strategy for each game you play. To do otherwise is just donating your money to the casino.

Look for competitive casinos: Nevada regulations set the minimum payback for slot machines at 75 percent, but statewide statistics show average paybacks in the 90 percent to 98 percent range.

Most casinos understand that players come back to lose more when their money lasts longer. Most casinos advertise that their machines are “loose,” but that’s just hype. (In most cases, dropping one “o” from “loose” makes a more realistic statement.) You can compare the payoff schedules of video poker games yourself. Do it!

Consider maximum payback: No upper limits exist on game paybacksin Nevada, but many newer gaming jurisdictions set a maximum payback at less than 100 percent. The reason usually given is to prevent “skimming” (extraction of casino winnings by feeding them to a crony), but in any case, it’s to assure that the state will get its tax revenue. Save your money for a trip to Las Vegas.

Go where the good games are: It doesn’t do much good to learn the strategy if you can’t find any good games. Several Web sites are available to keep you up-to-date on good video poker all over the country.

Find out when the good games are available: Because machines are limited, you may have trouble getting on the most attractive games in the evening or on weekends. Try weekdays and early morning hours.

Join the slot clubs: In many cases, the comps and/or cash rebate from the slot club make a situation attractive. Besides the benefits shown in the club literature, most casinos send out special offers in the mail, often worth more than the slot club itself. Join the club and play at least one roll of quarters in every casino you visit.

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