The first thing you should know about Video Poker is the payoff. It is important
to note the game payoff for each betting level, and it is also wise to play
the Max Bet as it pays off better than any of the lower multiples, that
is, if you feel comfortable playing the Max Bet. It is very important to
pick the betting level that you are comfortable with and choose your game
accordingly.
As mentioned above, if you are comfortable with a $5 bet, then pick a
$1 machine and play at Max Bet for $5. If $25 bets are more your thing,
pick a $5 game because Max Bet (5x) puts you at the $25 level. In both
situations, you are getting the best payoff odds you can for that game
since you are playing the Max Bet. This is the similar sort of strategy
used when playing slots, and thus the reason why many associate the two
games with each other.
Payoff ratios vary from game to game, so where Jacks or Better may pay
25:1 for Four of a Kind, All American typically pays 30:1 and Joker Poker
only pays 20:1. These ratios do not necessarily reflect the true odds,
so it is up to you to know your game to play it smarter!
