What Kind of Video Poker Game Must You Play?

Is Video Poker a beatable game? Well, it appears so, as against slots. Two main factors must be taken into account while playing. Players must get to know about the kind of video poker machine they are playing on. Accordingly he or she must plan the strategy for the game, based on the kind of game on that machine. A wide variety of video poker machines are present in the market today. But the best games that can be played are, 9/6 Jack or Better, Full Pay Deuces Wild, Joker Poker, and 10/7 Double Bonus. Besides these, All American and Pick-Em Poker are also good games to play. However – 9/6 Jacks or Better is the one game that is worth focussing on.

New Video Poker Machines Offer Three Themes

Machine manufacturer International Gaming Technology (“IGT”) has created a new game with multiple themes in response to people’s demands for new versions of video poker. The new game has three themes of Five Play, Triple Play and Ten Play Multi-Hand Poker. Harnesslink.com reports:

Last week Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway became one of two gaming facilities in New York to offer three new video poker games on one machine. “We have installed several versions of video poker machines during the last year, but the demand for a larger variety of the games continues to be significant,” said Chris Palmer, director of VGMs at Mighty M Gaming.

WSOP Allows Wireless Play With Game Spy

Activision’s “World Series of Poker” for Playstation PSP has become a pioneer in video game technology. Game Spy and Activision have allied together to provide players with “WSOP” on their hand-held gaming devices. These can be connected and played with other players around the world. This is PSP’s first game that is using Game Spy Technology. Cardplayer.com reports:

Players have the option to create profiles or play anonymously, choose betting limits and skill levels, or create private tables for their friends. Game Spy is owned by IGN Entertainment, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc.

Mac Users Can Now Play Video Poker

Macintosh users can now play video poker at MacOnlinePoker.com. It’s as simple as signing in, logging in and selecting the game to be paid. MacOnlinePoker has been giving access to online poker, to iMac and Mac users. It has become increasingly popular of late. It had provided Texas Hold’Em to Mac users earlier. Now it is the turn of casino games. The video poker games can be played in the web browser, be it Firefox, Safari or any other internet browser. Users must sign up for a free account and then log in. Casinocitytimes.com reports:

Some different varieties of video poker at MacOnlinePoker.com include Doubling Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, M<ulti-Hand Video Poker, and more. MacOnlinePoker.com not only offers access to video poker software, but also to other popular casino games for Macintosh users.

Permits For Opening up of Video Poker for Catawbas

According to a judgment on Tuesday, the Catawba Indian Nation can open a video poker operation . Catawba leaders however, will give up this right, if the state legislators permit the tribe to start a high-stakes electronic bingo operation in Orangeburg County. Heraldonline.com reports:

If legislators don’t agree, the tribe will exercise its right to bring video poker to the York County reservation, Bender said. But nothing will happen before the General Assembly reconvenes, Jan. 10, he said.

Maximum Money Givenby Video Poker Industry

One of the top recipients among state officials, is House Speaker, Jim Black; with regard to video poker industry money. An analysis of the campaign contribution records showed this, as released on Monday, by the Democracy North Carolina. Newsobserver.com reports:

Decker received $11,500 from industry-related donors, including $8,000 on Feb. 5, 2003, the day Black was elected co-speaker of the coalition, said Bob Hall, research director for the nonprofit government watchdog. The $8,000 was among $30,000 in campaign gifts Decker received from Black supporters on or near the co-speaker vote, Hall said.

Does the House Always Win?

‘Slots with Video Poker’ is an hour long video, hosted by Oscar winner James Coburn. It makes an attempt to persuade the viewers that playing slots is not as stupid as smoking or indulging in anonymous sex. Riverfronttimes.com reports:

But no matter how many obvious yet helpful tips you may get on how to maximize potential payoff, there’s no getting over the fact that the house always wins. Always.

Illegal Video Poker Operation Busted in Toccoa

Cops confiscated Video Poker machines, on Tuesday, in Toccoa. The State passed a law banning these machines four years ago. However, they have slowly begun making their way back into the game rooms. One of the customers informed the police of these machines. This led to the confiscation of the machines. Police reports, that some gamblers were getting money from the machines. Others say, that they were redeeming merchandise. Any way, it is illegal and the law does not permit it. In all seven machines were being used there. Wneg32.com reports:

Now officers are confiscating the money and putting the games in a safe place for evidence. Depending on what the courts say, the buck could stop here for these machines.

Video Poker Rage in Upcoming Lottery

When legislators approved the lottery in August, in Gaston County, they thought it would be a simple solution to the long-drawn problem of video poker in casinos. Closely regulated ticket sales would take place instead of the common illegal payouts of video poker, they thought. Pokermag.com reports:

Schools, teachers and students would benefit instead of the private gaming industry. The video poker machine offers a new hand and possibly another chance to win.

Police Officer at a Gambling Operation

A District Police officer of Jefferson Park has been charged with running an illegal gambling parlor. Police said that is was being operated out of a business in the same neighborhood, where he patrolled regularly. Pioneerlocal.com reports:

Authorities said Richard Teresi, a 12-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, used a beauty shop at 5118N. Elson Ave. as a front for his operation, running card games and providing payout on video poker machines. Six other people were also arrested at the scene and charged with gambling; their names were not released.