Video Poker vs. Slots

Two different player types

Video poker players and slot players are typically quite different. Both are seeking entertainment. However, video poker players are looking for a gaming experience that is more interactive and where they have some influence over the outcome of the experience. While a slot player is pushing a button or pulling a lever and waiting to see what they get, a video poker player enjoys the knowledge that their decisions may improve their returns as they play.

Video poker players know what they want

Video poker players, in general, know exactly what they want to play on any given day they enter your casino and often know exactly where they want to sit and play. They don’t quickly adopt new games as they are usually happy with the games they are most comfortable and familiar with.

Usually, video poker players have a favorite game that they play most of the time. In most markets, Double Double Bonus Poker is the most popular game variation of all. Many players will switch to Deuces Wild if they “see a pattern” with deuces, or if their bankroll is diminishing at a rate they do not like.

Video poker players are more sophisticated

At one end of the game variation spectrum, you have Bonus Poker and at the other variations like Triple Double Bonus Poker. Some folks drink beer, some like wine and some like spirits. Some people eat jalapenos whole and some hate spicy food. The same is true in the video poker world in terms of volatility. Many like the high hit frequency of Deuces Wild and even more like the excitement of Double Double Bonus where aces with a 2, 3 or 4 pays half as much as a royal flush.