MG Video Poker

[Pinababy69]

Hi everyone, I had a question and need some feedback. Waiting for my ClubRouge match tonight at 32Red, so in the meantime I made a $25 deposit at another casino and have it up to almost $100. I'm thinking that I really feel like trying something different, and thought I might see what all the fuss is about re: Video Poker. I've played poker and understand that part, but what I was wondering is what is the best type to play on MG software? There are so many to choose from, I'm sooooo confused, lol. Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Power Poker......and I see they even have is it 100 Play Power Poker? My God, the options are endless, lol. I seem to have this feeling that I've seen alot of screenshots of Deuces Wild Power Poker, is that a good one to try? Keep in mind that in three or more years of online gaming, I have NEVER played anything but slots, lol. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[Daffy]

Howdy,

I've played them all...I like dueces & joker wild 50-play...one cent...5 coins...$2.50 total. Money seems to last forever with all those wild cards...lol. (You have to play 5 coins to get top payoff).

Good Luck,

the dUck

[paul02085]

I would say 1 line JOB. Warning, $100 usually wont last long on VP at max coin.
Good Luck!

[johnsteed]

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Hi "Pinababy69" !

I believe that "Deuces Wild" has 100.77% return (optimal strategy), at least that's what I'm reading while I'm typing this.

For me though, I'd do a combo of what both "Daffy" and "paul02085" had said. If things are going my way, and I get a little ahead (Daffy's way), I'll then switch over to 1-line of JoB at $1.00 per/$5.00 total a throw. You might as well go for the big one!!!

Good luck!



Steed

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[Slotmachine]

I believe that "Deuces Wild" has 100.77% return (optimal strategy), at least that's what I'm reading while I'm typing this.
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Where'd you get that figure? I don't have the MG VP paytables handy right now, but surely MG casinos couldn't afford a >100% payout as the Viper software will play optimal strategy automatically for you if you wish?

According to the Wizard of Odds, MG Deuces wild 1-line game has but a 96.76% return, whereas the 4- and 10-line Deuces wild has 99.37% return. That was September 2005, I don't know if they've changed the paytables since. The Wizard says the best MG game is Jacks or Better at 99.54% return.

I'm a slots player, so I like the streaky multiline VP's such as 10-line Deuces Wild. I always let the MG software pick the cards to hold for me.

I'm no expert at all on VP so please do correct me if I'm wrong

Cheers,
SM

[GrandMaster]

Full pay DW has 100.77% theoretical return. Global Player used to have it and also some other versions with more than 100% payout during happy hours. Some RTG casinos had and may still have full pay DW at the nickel level. Microgaming's single play SW is horrible, but the 4, 10 and 50 play versions are OK wiht 99.37% return.

[johnsteed]

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GrandMaster

Full pay DW has 100.77% theoretical return. Global Player used to have it and also some other versions with more than 100% payout during happy hours. Some RTG casinos had and may still have full pay DW at the nickel level. Microgaming's single play SW is horrible, but the 4, 10 and 50 play versions are OK wiht 99.37% return.

Slotmachine

According to the Wizard of Odds, MG Deuces wild 1-line game has but a 96.76% return, whereas the 4- and 10-line Deuces wild has 99.37% return. That was September 2005, I don't know if they've changed the paytables since. The Wizard says the best MG game is Jacks or Better at 99.54% return.

This is what I read at "The Wizard of Odds" (updated December 6th, 2005) earlier today. Under the Video Poker section, and below the "Playing Strategy" heading, it states...


- Jacks or better simple strategy (return of 99.46%)
- Jacks or better intermediate strategy(return of 99.52%)
- Jacks or better optimal strategy (return of 99.54%)
- "Not so ugly duck" intermediate strategy
- Full pay deuces wild simple strategy (return of 100.71%)
- Full pay deuces wild optimal strategy (return of 100.77%)


Whether or not that applied to MG casinos, I wasn't really sure. I just noted what I had read. I assumed since it had the greatest return (at optimal strategy), it would be the one most recommended. But, upon further research, I see what you're seeing.


MG Jacks or Better. 0.995439*
MG Aces & Eights - 0.985987
MG All American - 0.993756
MG Deuces Wild 1-play - 0.967641
MG Deuces Wild 4-play - 0.993747
MG Joker Wild - 0.985987
MG Deuces & Joker Wild - 0.990677
MG Aces & Faces - 0.992555
MG Double Tens or Better - 0.991388
MG Double-Poker Joker - 0.981007

*Applies to 1,4,10 play


Steed

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[Slotmachine]

I guess Pinababy's original question was about MG VP specifically

Cheers,
SM

[johnsteed]

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slotmachine

I guess Pinababy's original question was about MG VP specifically

LOL, keep doing what you do best "slotmachine"!


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[Slotmachine]

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LOL, keep doing what you do best "slotmachine"!
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Huh? I believe my data were correct and pertinent to Pinababy's question?

Cheers,
SM