Are there any games in the casino that are positive expectation? Are there any games that let the player win over the long term, mathematically? The only game that does offer this is Video Poker.

So what's the catch? Because you know there has to be a catch. Well, really the only catch is that you have to be fairly disciplined, you have to understand the good from the bad games, you have to know exactly which games may be positive expectation, and you have to play a fair amount, because the long term positive expectation is slim and can take a while to accumulate.

Volatility is a major factor in trying to outlast a video poker machine. A large bankroll is needed to weather the storm. Video poker is a test of skill, but unlike others, it's a test you get to take with no time limit, no judges, nobody looking over your shoulder, and no reason to do anything but take your time, play perfectly, and win! The majority (ok, the vast majority) of video poker players make the wrong choices on what machine to play and how to play that machine (literally which cards to keep and which to let go). The main cause (other than simply not playing correctly and losing) of novices not taking on the game with any vigor, is the fact that the short term losses can be quite discouraging. A large bankroll is required to beat a machine over time. But the rare offering of a positive expectation for the player should be more than enough to spur you on in mastering this exceptional casino offering.

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