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Quad AAAA's
Someone please explain to me the mathematical part of the video poker game that we all play. I guess we are all gamblers and that's the reason why we play. We play for the love and fun of the game. Yes it is very expensive to play and the odds are generally against us. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Normally we lose more than when we win however, we play the game because we enjoy it or at least I do. What I have realized is that when I win it's pretty much luck. I don't pay much attention to the pay tables because I don't think that really matters. When I am lucky I may hit a Royal or Quad Aces with a kicker. When I'm unlucky for the day I may go through my bank roll. That's normally when I walk away. I should add that when I hit something big that's enough motivation for me to walk away as well. I think we're all playing against a machine and the machine dictates what we are going to win and the possibilities of our luck should we get the right card. I'm sure you need a basic understanding of the game but really, we're just playing a machine. Who knows what will show up when you hit that little button. I believe it's really a game of luck with a touch of gambling. I think when playing video poker the bottom line is sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. I should add one other thing....."sometimes it rains."
Quad AAAA's
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Alan I feel for your friend.
A.