Video Poker Forum

I fall in the recreational video poker catagory.I have never played them for real money because I feel that regular VP is hardon your bank roll already. (I may be way off on my thinking on this) When you all go to casinos do you play them?In your opinion are they worth the extra credits you have to spend.If the answer is yes, Which one or one's do you like and why.I posted this because they are a lot of fun to play on this site for free but curiosity got the better of me, so I figured this was a good place to get some good honest opinions.

   The one game I play semi-regularly that requires a sixth or seventh coin is Quick Quads, or QQ with Wheel.
It's fun, but a losing streak gets expensive.
Not to bury the lead, but you need to really look at the payouts of these games. A game like Ultimate X can be outstanding when combined with good pay tables but most casinos offer short payoffs.

Personally, I avoid gimmick VP games like the plague.  It's a 3 1/2 hour round trip drive to and from my nearest casino.  These games have higher variance and I don't want to drive all that way and bust in two hours.For this reason, I stick with traditional single line VP and the lower the variance the better.   VP is entertaining enough for me without adding kickers, fortune wheels or barnyard animals.  I understand my preferences aren't for everyone.  I do enjoy playing those games on this website.  I especially like Multi Strike and Super Times Pay Poker.   Game odds don't mean that much to me.  When I play VP I want to be comfortable, I want nice surroundings  and I want my money to last.  I would never play a game I didn't enjoy just because the odds were better.  This wouldn't make me a profitable professional player.  I'm happy with the games I play and see no need to change.

Thanks Bill, You mentioned Ultimate X. Which version do you play and how many game lines do you like (3, 5, 10) and what denomination do prefer. I believe you are from Vegas. Would you mind posting the casinos you play at that have good pay scales on this game in 25 cent and 50 cent denominations.

Thanks Phil, I see Bill likes Ultimate X, I like playing it here for free, If I were to try one of this games it would be this one. Only because I do pretty good when I play it here (Which has  absolutely nothing to do with a casino version of the game. But it is fun to play when the multipliers are hitting)

   I think South Point has the best paying version but am not certain.

Thanks Guys, For your posts.

It's been rumored that I have a penchant for Dream Card and I may be developing feelings for Magic Deal Poker but only time will tell on the latter.

    I think South Point has the best paying version but am not certain.

Yes, but other casinos that do are very few and far between.

The variance gets sky high on the carnival (gimmick) games, hence I usually avoid them for that reason. Having said that, I have played a few quick sessions of wheel poker with good results. One can have mammoth wins on these games...but the price to pay is, can have mammoth losses too. Most vp players I see in the casino play these carnival games, attracted to the large jackpot possibilities. But also remember the parable of the tortoise and the hare. The more knowledgeable and consistent players usual avoid them. You have been warned, good luck.