I will be updating this page at a later date with specific strategies for specific games. In the meantime, here are few common sense rules to follow:

Always play the maximum number of coins. Most, if not all, video poker machines will not give you the maximum payout for a royal flush and other top hands if you have not played the most coins possible. The differences in the payouts are substantial.

Make sure to read and understand the payout tables. All video poker machines are not created equal. Machines can and do pay different amounts for the same hand and the same amount played. So, pay attention! It will affect how much you win or lose.

Do your research. Video Poker is unique in that it is a game that can won by the player with perfect play. By choosing the right game and with the application of the correct strategy, you can win over the long term. A few games will pay out at over 100%. Go to your local book store and check out books by Bob Dancer, Tom Ski or Jean Scotts. These will get you started on the path to successful video poker play.