Video Poker Money Management
For those trying to come out ahead, video poker is one of the best games in the casino. When played correctly, video poker has virtually no House edge.
However, even with great play, proper video poker money management will be necessary to be successful.
Video Poker Money Management
Even with a low House edge of less than one percent when played correctly and on the right machine, a run of bad luck can wipe out an unprepared player. That's why it's important to have a large enough bankroll to weather the storm.
A one percent House edge means you can expect to lose one out of every hundred dollars wagered. If you play fast enough to go through $100 in five minutes though, a $100 bankroll may not get you very far. You want to have a large enough bankroll that allows the opportunity to catch up after an extended losing streak.
Video Poker Money Management Tips
Determine how much you wager per hour, and then figure out how much you would lose per hour based on the House edge. For example, if you wager $100 an hour and the House edge is five percent, you can expect to lose an average of five dollars an hour. If you have $500 in your bankroll, you should have enough to play for five hours ($5 an hour=$100x5hrs=$500).