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Video Poker Pay-Table Checklist
A printable inspection order for choosing a machine and matching strategy. Includes assumptions, worked examples, and links to the relevant methodology.
Scope: There is no universal video-poker strategy. Variant, pay table, and sometimes progressive meter all matter.
| Check | What to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, Deuces Wild, etc. | Changes hand values and strategy |
| Full house / flush | For example 9/6 or 8/5 | Often identifies a major return difference |
| Royal / straight flush | Posted coin-for-coin awards | Maximum-coin bonuses can change effective return |
| Bet size | Coins and currency per hand | Determines total action and volatility |
| Strategy source | Exact named pay table | A near-match can still produce errors |
Before you play
- Never identify a game from cabinet artwork alone.
- Return figures normally assume perfect strategy.
- Progressive jackpots require a meter-specific calculation.
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