A game of skill

As you know or don’t know, there are only five games you can play where you can move the “house” odds to your favor. They are blackjack, poker, horse racing, sports betting and video poker. Those games are know as games of skill. All other games are considered games of chance. When it comes to video poker there are basic two requirements needed to become a consistent winner. First, you must play the “right” machine, and second, you must play it correctly. What are the right machines? Here is a short list identifying the top paying ones.

1. 11/7 Triple Bonus – 99.94 percent return
2. 10/7 Double Bonus – 100.17 percent return
3. 10/4 Loose Deuces – 100.97 percent return
4. 9/6 Jacks or Better   – 99.54 percent return
5. 9/6 Double Double Jackpot – 100.35 percent return
6. 9/6 Double Double Bonus – 98.98 percent return
7. 9/5 Deuces Wild – 100.76 percent return
8. 8/5 Bonus Jacks – 99.17 percent return
9. 7/5 Jokers Wild – 100.64 percent return
10. Pick ‘Em Poker – 99.95 percent return

What is a 11/7 or 9/6 machine? Look at the first payout column then go down to the line for “Full house”. It will list the amount return for one coin, then the next line down will be coins returned for a “Flush”. If it reads 9 coins and 6 coins, you are playing a 9/6 machine which returns 99.54 percent. (order a coke or beer and you are at 100%)