| Video Poker games are, as the name implies,
a close relative of the regular game of poker. It is played
as a combination of slot machines and five card draw, with the
objective to beat the machine rather than other players, by
achieving particular hands.
Video poker games have only been around since
the mid-1970s, since it is dependent on computer chip technology.
There are several types of game available, but all are quite
similar.
The increasing popularity of video poker can
be traced to several factors and characteristics it has in common
with many of the more popular casino games. For instance:
- video poker games are fast (like craps).
- video poker gives players the opportunity
to make decisions and a reasonable control over the results
(like blackjack).
- video poker games are similar to poker (like
many of the newest casino games).
- video poker gives the possibility of
a large payoff and is not intimidating (like slot machines).
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