Video poker calculator
Turn a pay-table percentage into dollars of expected cost.
Compare two video-poker return percentages and estimate the theoretical cost difference over a chosen amount of coin-in.
Measure the value of a pay-table row
Use the return difference between two verified pay tables under matching strategy. For example, do not compare a full-pay schedule with expert strategy to a short-pay schedule using unknown strategy.
Evidence record
Assumptions
Same game family, coin level, pace and strategy quality.
Calculation
Expected-cost difference = coin value × coins per hand × hands × return difference.
Limitations
Does not measure variance, bankroll requirement or strategy-error cost.
Frequently asked questions
Does a higher return guarantee a winning session?
No. Return is a long-run average. Royal-flush contribution and variance can dominate short sessions.
Can I compare different games?
Only cautiously. This calculator prices a known return difference; it does not compare variance or strategy difficulty.