Originally Posted by Alan Mendelson View Post
I still don't understand the importance of speed? Playing video poker isn't a race, is it?
I'd rather I put my action through in 2.5 hours at a fast rate than taking 4-5 hours. Oftentimes there are time limits and gotta finish by a certain time...but am not able to start whenever I want. Sometimes I only got 3 hours to put through a certain amount of action....I'm not gonna sit there and play 500 HPH.

I may pause for a second or two if I'm dealt 4 to a royal...or if I'm dealt something like 3 aces (or better) on a bonus-type. Although yes, I definitely want to win, that is (usually) not the main objective when putting through big coin in amounts....and it's not like hitting a royal flush, four aces, or any other premium hand is going to stop me from finishing putting through my desired amount of action. I think the only time I'd probably consider quitting early is if I hit some super crazy hand that would multiply my bankroll, like a dealt RF with a multiplier on DSTP [$200K].