MATHEMATICAL STRATEGIES To WINNING Short-term play VIDEO POKER

By Michael A. Stelzer Ph.D.

Gain the advantage on your video poker game. This invaluable guide and reference book analyzes the mathematical probabilities of video poker to derive an optimal playing strategy and compute the average expected rate of return for different short-term (eight hours or less) playing sessions on six different video poker variations. Designed as a practical guide for the video poker player, as well as a research thesis for math enthusiasts, this book gives sound mathematical advice on how to play your best game. This informative book introduces the reader to the history and basics of video poker, the truth behind luck, chance, and averages, initial and final hand derivations, how to select the best game and pay table, an optimal playing strategy, the average expected return for a short play session, and permutation bonuses for six video poker variations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYMN42LC
• ISBN13: 9798823065313
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"