Slot vs Video Poker

[adzino]

Modern-day gambling has increased the quest to gain more skills in playing the various gambling games, while some games require skills to play them, others are relatively simple to play and require little or no skills in playing them.
As the topic specifies slot and video poker are the most friendly and simple games to play for me but the two have some disparity which I will love us to discuss on this thread.
1 what are the similarities between slot games and video pokers?
2 between slot and video poker which is more technical and requires skills to play?
3 what are your personal experiences with both games?

Game of chances require luck. Skill doesn't matter much when it comes to most of the gambling games.
1. The main similarity between them is both depends completely on luck.

2. Video poker requires a little more understanding than playing slots. You need to know some rules before you play, but when it comes to slots, you just have to spin and hope you win.

3. Video poker was bit more fun to play than playing slots. Slots become boring the longer you play. At least in video poker you need to interact with the game and guess what's going to happen next.

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3. Video poker was bit more fun to play than playing slots. Slots become boring the longer you play. At least in video poker you need to interact with the game and guess what's going to happen next.

This is depending on the player. I also find video poker a lot more fun than slots. I also think slots are boring. But to many people both games are fun and have some unique features. There are so many slots fans out there who find it really fun to try to hit that high multiplier and that huge jackpot. There must be something in slot games that makes people so interested and the game itself one of the most popular casino games. But I personally find poker more stimulating.

[traderethereum]

3. Video poker was bit more fun to play than playing slots. Slots become boring the longer you play. At least in video poker you need to interact with the game and guess what's going to happen next.

This is depending on the player. I also find video poker a lot more fun than slots. I also think slots are boring. But to many people both games are fun and have some unique features. There are so many slots fans out there who find it really fun to try to hit that high multiplier and that huge jackpot. There must be something in slot games that makes people so interested and the game itself one of the most popular casino games. But I personally find poker more stimulating.

Each gambler will find a game that can give them pleasure and whether it is video poker or slots, they will try to enjoy the games.
Once they feel the game becomes boring, they will try to search for the other games.
Besides that, each game will try to give enjoyment to people who played, but yes, it depends on how people can enjoy the game and their time.
I found myself gets enjoy playing slots but not for a long time because that can make do not want to do other things.

[worle1bm]

However, poker is a highly skilled game of statistics and probabilities and it takes a life to master even for the pros. Poker on line is not that different in that sense, so my answer would be poker.

And even if you master it still you cannot have guarantee of always winning as you can't always judge the next move of the person sitting on the table and what cards he is having and it involves classification of personal play as well as deceiving the others like bluff and how you can manage it.Poker skills are on the next level and slots are basically luck based like you place bet and hit the bet button and if lucky you win otherwise not so not much planning and strategic movements are involved which is the case with poker players.

[passwordnow]

And for experience, there's nothing really special playing slots and I haven't played it for a long time.

Your views will changed once you hit a good amount of winnings playing slots. Not able yet to hit jackpot but already win good amounts in my slots experience. That special feeling lures me more that's why up to date, I'm still playing slots. Not that addicted but it's always part of my gambling alongside sports betting.

If OP were able to hit a good winning whether thru slots or poker, I think OP will focus more there.

If it's about hitting wins and with good amounts, yes that's for sure and it will change my perspective on it and for the others too. As you keep on going, I just wish you all the best as you play slots.

I've never played video poker but if you're going to compare and ask for its similarity with slots, I think it's slots should be better compared with dice and other luck based games. And for experience, there's nothing really special playing slots and I haven't played it for a long time. And as explained with others, if you're into the game that requires skill, then video poker is your go-to instead of slots. But if you want to just play and try out your luck then slots.

Totally agree, I think that poker and slots are entirely different and poker is mostly skill based compared to slots where you just pull it and wait for it to hit just right.

That's why if it's just for the comparison, slots are better compared with dice.

I've never played video poker but if you're going to compare and ask for its similarity with slots, I think it's slots should be better compared with dice and other luck based games. And for experience, there's nothing really special playing slots and I haven't played it for a long time. And as explained with others, if you're into the game that requires skill, then video poker is your go-to instead of slots. But if you want to just play and try out your luck then slots.

I played video poker for a long time and at that moment the mechanics of the game were as follows: you made a bet, received cards, and after the exchange of cards (I do not remember whether it was or not in fact), if there was a combination, you could risk and double your winnings (with a chance less than 50% obviously) several times in a row. Without this series of doublings, there was no point in taking the winnings - it was scanty. In fact, these were no different from any slot games, maybe modern video poker has changed, I don't know.

Thanks for sharing your experience about video poker and as said and explained by iv4n, there's not much change to it and that's good on my end to learn and try it soon.

[rhomelmabini]

However, poker is a highly skilled game of statistics and probabilities and it takes a life to master even for the pros. Poker on line is not that different in that sense, so my answer would be poker.

And even if you master it still you cannot have guarantee of always winning as you can't always judge the next move of the person sitting on the table and what cards he is having and it involves classification of personal play as well as deceiving the others like bluff and how you can manage it.Poker skills are on the next level and slots are basically luck based like you place bet and hit the bet button and if lucky you win otherwise not so not much planning and strategic movements are involved which is the case with poker players.

That's a fact but that is why it was called a strategy game, even if your hand was that weak compare to the other hand/s as long as there's some bluff and other deception techniques. They have disparity especially on how it is played, you may rely on luck sometimes on poker but slots is more onto luck.

[Chato1977]

there is no similarities aside from both are enjoyable but both hard to win 

YET i love video poker over slot games, they are boring lol.

[OgNasty]

I think most of us would prefer a game like poker that gives us a better sense that we're in control of our fate.  When it comes to slots you are pretty much just shoveling coins into a hole, which I could find better places than the inside of a casino to do such a thing.  Nowadays though, even the slots have little games and animations going on to where you feel like you're more involved.  I can only imagine what the future will hold.  Soon it may be like taking a roller coaster ride in VR every time you pull the lever.

[Kittygalore]

I don't see any similarities between the two. They're on a really different spectrum of gambling, one is heavily based on luck or probability while the other is a bit of probability and a ton of skill because with poker, you need some convincing actings especially wheen you're bluffing.

[Betwrong]

To be honest I'm quite surprised how many people in this thread are saying that video poker requires skill to play. If by "skill" you mean holding the cards that are likely to win you the game, say, holding two pair when it's there already, that's not much of a skill, my friends, I can assure you.

On some gambling sites you have an opportunity to use the so called "Smart hold" switch, which seemingly does the job for you, like here, for example:



 Do you really think they would be helping you to beat them? 

[KTChampions]

I think most of us would prefer a game like poker that gives us a better sense that we're in control of our fate.  When it comes to slots you are pretty much just shoveling coins into a hole, which I could find better places than the inside of a casino to do such a thing.  Nowadays though, even the slots have little games and animations going on to where you feel like you're more involved.  I can only imagine what the future will hold.  Soon it may be like taking a roller coaster ride in VR every time you pull the lever.

In fact, it is good that there is a whole range of games and we can choose the one where the degree of involvement will be both high and minimal (like in slots). I don’t like slots, but sometimes after a hard day when my head no longer understands, I simply don’t have the strength for something more complicated than slots.

[panjul07]

there is no similarities aside from both are enjoyable but both hard to win 

YET i love video poker over slot games, they are boring lol.

If you're good with poker, it's easy to win since it's against other players, on the other hand though, even if you've played long enough with slots, you're still at the mercy of the odds and the machine, no matter how good you are with pulling those levers, you're up against the house and the house always wins.

This topic is comparing between video poker and slot, both are games where you play against the house.
Poker which is against other players is not video poker, so you get it wrong.
Even if you are playing against other players, it does not mean that it will be easy to win.

[Saint-loup]

I don't see any similarities between the two. They're on a really different spectrum of gambling, one is heavily based on luck or probability while the other is a bit of probability and a ton of skill because with poker, you need some convincing actings especially wheen you're bluffing.

Obviously you don't know what you're talking about Kittygalore, there is no bluff in video poker. And as Betwrong pointed out above, you don't need any real skill at video poker except knowing what are the stronger card combinations and what are their probabilities to come out.

[smyslov]

Modern-day gambling has increased the quest to gain more skills in playing the various gambling games, while some games require skills to play them, others are relatively simple to play and require little or no skills in playing them.
As the topic specifies slot and video poker are the most friendly and simple games to play for me but the two have some disparity which I will love us to discuss on this thread.

1 what are the similarities between slot games and video pokers?

I love slot games it's a game of chance that works so much like a dice game it's exciting there's no skill involved but when you hit the button
and exert all your so-called mind power to hit the jackpot you feel an adrenaline rush.

2 between slot and video poker which is more technical and requires skills to play?

Video Poker is more technical I have not played it yet but I discard card games it's not my thing because there's a lot of strategies involved and
I'm not good at guessing card games

3 what are your personal experiences with both games?

I love playing slot there's always an adrenaline rush for every spin, it's a game of luck that you want to play over and over again

[dunfida]

I don't see any similarities between the two. They're on a really different spectrum of gambling, one is heavily based on luck or probability while the other is a bit of probability and a ton of skill because with poker, you need some convincing actings especially wheen you're bluffing.

Obviously you don't know what you're talking about Kittygalore, there is no bluff in video poker. And as Betwrong pointed out above, you don't need any real skill at video poker except knowing what are the stronger card combinations and what are their probabilities to come out.

This proves out that there are users which do really make out comments or post which is totally out of the topic and just simply understanding the topic title without having an
actual experience about the game which make them look dumb.

About video poker @Kittygalore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQX8otj0gsM

You might change up your words if you do watch this.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Modern-day gambling has increased the quest to gain more skills in playing the various gambling games, while some games require skills to play them, others are relatively simple to play and require little or no skills in playing them.
As the topic specifies slot and video poker are the most friendly and simple games to play for me but the two have some disparity which I will love us to discuss on this thread.
1 what are the similarities between slot games and video pokers?
2 between slot and video poker which is more technical and requires skills to play?
3 what are your personal experiences with both games?

Regarding the first question, I do not see much difference unless it is the animation, but I think the greatest of all the similarities is that they obey an algorithm system governed by Provably Fair, where most of the time you have the same chances of winning. or lose.

For the second question, it is obvious that one focuses more on having more technique for video poker, at least I use what I have learned over the years, especially when I played at pokerstars.net, in the slots my only The strategy is always to have fun and not be aware of winning, because I use them to de-stress myself.

My personal experience with both games is that in Video Poker I usually play very little, I think that the chances of winning decrease a lot, but its animation is excellent and that attracts me, with the slots I use them with very little balance, I destine it to lose, Because I pay and use slots to de-stress and have fun, I really prefer PVP poker games in online tournaments.

[Tessnik]

Slot games and Video poker difference is that slot games is based on luck while video poker requires skills. Slot games is like dice, you'll only press roll to process 1 round and know the result instantly, but of course both games have the same risk, because we're talking about gambling. Slot games is more fun if you like a fast phase game in gambling while earning money (if you're lucky).

Well, video poker does not require skill all that is needed is luck because you don’t need any skill to place a card in your hand, just like dice and slots games this game just requires luck and gambling in it entirely is risk base and luck unless for some games that require skills bit most games are base on lucks.

[Bitinity]

Slot games and Video poker difference is that slot games is based on luck while video poker requires skills. Slot games is like dice, you'll only press roll to process 1 round and know the result instantly, but of course both games have the same risk, because we're talking about gambling. Slot games is more fun if you like a fast phase game in gambling while earning money (if you're lucky).

Well, video poker does not require skill all that is needed is luck because you don’t need any skill to place a card in your hand, just like dice and slots games this game just requires luck and gambling in it entirely is risk base and luck unless for some games that require skills bit most games are base on lucks.

You say that you do not skills to play video poker, so I wonder how did you play it especially at the time you need to choose the cards before pressing the deal button? Did you choose the card(s) to hold without thinking about the chance of the possible outcome? If you play like this, I guess you play all other games like poker or even sports betting without any skills.

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Wait: so which one is your own opinion about video poker? Few days ago you said that skills is required in video poker but now you say the opposite.

I guess that is where skill is required in playing video poker games, as you will need to make the right card calculation, otherwise; you lose the bet; the slot is more or less doesn’t require any of such. All you need to do is roll the dice and wait for the outcome.

[DoublerHunter]

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1 what are the similarities between slot games and video pokers?
2 between slot and video poker which is more technical and requires skills to play?
3 what are your personal experiences with both games?

^ I think the similarities that they have are the RNGs that they generate because they are the same that comes from a computer algorithm. I don't know regarding the provable fair but I think they have. No, they do not require technical or required skills, though you have knowledge on it and then you are fine because these games are based on luck that you are against to the house edge. However, the chances of winning depend on the percentage of odds and that’s only about changing the odds, but not picking specific possible winners and losers.
I had experienced both but I really like a poker games, though it is based on luck there is a chance that you can improve the chances of winning.

[Betwrong]

~ I think the similarities that they have are the RNGs that they generate because they are the same that comes from a computer algorithm. I don't know regarding the provable fair but I think they have. No, they do not require technical or required skills, though you have knowledge on it and then you are fine because these games are based on luck that you are against to the house edge. However, the chances of winning depend on the percentage of odds and that’s only about changing the odds, but not picking specific possible winners and losers.
I had experienced both but I really like a poker games, though it is based on luck there is a chance that you can improve the chances of winning.

If a game, video poker in this case, is purely based on luck, there is absolutely no chance of improving your chances of winning. Zero. If you disagree, please read my post above, and provide your counter-argument.

I feel like apart from many threads in the Gambling discussion section, where people are just repeating things known to all, this one can result in a fruitful discussion.