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While playing video poker is nearly identical online and in a land based casino, there are a few strategies you can use while playing online. First thing to remember is not to chase after straights and flushes based on a hunch or feeling. This is the quickest way to go broke in video poker. Only play straights and flushes if you have the majority of the hand filled before you draw. For example, say you are dealt 5,6,7,8,K. In this instance, it is prudent to hold all cards but the K, and hope for a 4 or 9 (this gives you 8 “outs” or chances to make your straight). Conversely, if you are dealt J,2,6,8,9, and the 6 and 8 are in hearts, it is not wise to hold those two cards hoping for a flush. The odds are stacked against you. Keep the J and get rid of the rest. Another basic strategy to keep in mind is to always err on the side of drawing rather than holding. It is always better to get rid of cards you don’t need rather than keep them and eliminate an extra chance at improving your hand. For instance, say you are dealt A,A,J,4,8. This is great, because you have been dealt a made pair of Aces, along with a Jack. But ask yourself, is that jack really helping matters? It looks nice, and it is another high card, but you are in effect giving yourself one less chance to draw another Ace, or make another pair. Hold the two Aces, and get rid of the rest. Always give yourself the best chance to improve upon an already made winner.
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