The Video Poker Edge: How to Play Smart and Bet Right

5 Comments

1. C. Keller says:

   July 13, 2010 at 3:18 pm

   If you are new to VP (video poker) this is a great book to start with. Boyd keeps it real simple for the beginner and covers a lot of ground in 150 pages. If you’ve already read a few other video poker books like Dancer’s or Paymar’s you won’t really find anything new in here. Although I did like her coverage of VLT’s (Video Lottery Terminals).

   The little bit of math that is covered in the book, has simple and easy to follow examples that a sixth grader could understand. And there are lots of clear and concise tables to help you understand the concepts on how to play smart VP, from learning the optimum strategies, to identifying good VP machines.

   There’s good coverage of the most common types of VP machines you will find in casinos. There is also a good explanation of ER (Expected Return), EV (Expected Value) and variance. Although ROR (Risk of Ruin) was mentioned, she didn’t go into any depth on the subject, which surprises me because she covered everything else so well.

   The tear-out strategy cards in the back of the book are a nice bonus, because you can buy them separately from online dealers for about $5-$8 each. The cards cover…9/6 Double Double Bonus Poker (98.98%), Pick’em Poker (99.95%), Full-Pay Deuces Wild (100.76%), 10/7 Double Bonus Poker (100.17%), 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%), 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe (99.64%), and Not-So-Ugly Deuces Wild (99.73%).

   If you are serious about learning VP I would also get some good VP training software like…Video Poker for Winners, Frugal Video Poker software, or WinPoker.
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Reply
2. VP Queen says:

   July 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

   I have a large library of video poker books, since I have been playing this fascinating game for more than 20 years. This book ranks among the best in that genre.

   The author has made sure that the book is as readable as it is
   
   practical. While enjoying the excellent writing, I was also able to learn some new things about Video Poker. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all Video Poker players whether this is their first foray into a casino, or they have been playing for many years.

   Last week, I had the excellent strategy cards from the book, in my purse during a visit to a local casino. I was playing a game with which I was very familiar, and doubted that I would need to consult the cards. However, one of those very tricky and difficult hands did occur, and it was snap to make the right
   
   decision after consulting the appropriate card. It was a very nice feeling not to have to guess at the right hold, but have the correct answer immediately available. It was almost like having a Video Poker expert sitting along side of me!
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Reply
3. Larry from Maryland says:

   July 13, 2010 at 8:15 pm

   Just got back from both Las Vegas, and Atlantic City. Played my favorite -
   
   Video Poker – at a bunch of different places in both cities. You can’t imagine what wonderful help and guidance I got from The Video Poker Edge -
   
   How to Play Smart and Bet Right – by Linda Boyd. This book is on the money! It guided me to the “right” machine at each casino I visited. Then
   
   it told me all the right “moves” to make. This terrific book made me a
   
   winner. I’ll BET it can do the same for you!!!!!!
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Reply
4. California Gambling Girl says:

   July 13, 2010 at 8:40 pm

   This book is an absolute gem for anybody who wants to learn the game or is an experienced video poker player. I was recently in Las Vegas and had no problem finding every game recommended and there were several. You have to follow the easy directions for reading the payouts for each hand, which is explained in a way that everybody will understand. Some games like 9/6 jacks or better are in the same casino as 7/5 or 6/5 jacks or better. You should play the 9/6 game.I took the table which was in the book with me.
   
   The book tells you everything you need to know to play video poker. Even though I have been playing for a long time I did not know the use of all the buttons until I read this book. Also,there are many untrue statements about video poker are passed from player to player. This book makes it clear which things are true and which things are false.
   
   I removed the cards from the back of the book and took them to the casino. The cards tell you how to play the game, so there is a different card for each game. Since I have been using the cards which are very easy I have won more times than I did in the past. That is why I bought several copies to give as gifts for my friends who play.
   
   This is the most up to date book on video poker and if you want to either learn to play or improve your play then you will want to own this book.
   
   Even if you are a good player the cards are worth more than the price of the book. I don’t know anybody that plays all of the games perfect and that is why you should have this book even if you have played a lot.

   If you play in casinos outside of Las Vegas then you can still find the games that are recommended. You do have to read the book and check the payout tables. You will find many bad pay tables in casinos, but those are not the games you should play. It is worth the extra time it takes to look for the best pay table. You will learn about video lottery terminals, tax records,the best times to go to a casino and many other things that are useful for people that play in local casinos.
   
   This is one video poker book that I will never sell because it is an excellent resource!!!!!
   
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Reply
5. Eileen Appleman says:

   July 13, 2010 at 9:07 pm

   From recommending which video poker games to play, what returns
   
   to expect for each game, and teaching which cards to hold Boyd does a superb job of educating both the novice and the “pros”.
   
   Not only does her knowledge as a “player” come through loud and
   
   clear, but more importantly her backround as an educator is what truly raises this book and it’s author far above the many video
   
   poker books I have read, but never seemed to get a clear under-standing of what to do, or how to do it! A MUST HAVE BOOK for the
   
   video poker player-new,novice,or pro!
   Rating: 5 / 5

   Reply