The Video Poker Answer Book: How to Attack Variations on a Casino Favorite

In The Video Poker Answer Book, John Grochowski gives his easy-to-understand insights in to how the machines work and the best strategies for attacking up-to-date variations on this casino standard. more

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Posted: Jun-12-2009

not enough quality info

This book looks like a summation of question and answers for 40 different audiences. If there were ten queatins aand answers that interested me that would have been a lot.

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Posted: Aug-16-2008

If You Are A Math Major, Buy It - If Not, DON'T!

I purchased this book to gain some knowledge for Double Double Bonus Poker, and I was really disappointed. So what if DDB Poker only has an EV of 98.981%? I like the thrill and excitement of the game.Paymar, like so many others could care less about DDB Poker, and the book is written as if you...

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Posted: Jan-27-2007

Can't get Past the Errors

I have very little confidence in this book, primarily because of the glaring error in the fourth paragraph on page Xiii of the Introduction. What am I to expect from the rest of the book. If the auther cannot state the basic premise properly, I have very little confidence in the accuracy of the...

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Posted: May-28-2003

Expecting something else

Most people, including me, know how to play video poker machines and what cards to hold in a play. The real problem comes when you double your play to get the most payoff, and that's where the real strategy is needed.This book is good for someone who is just starting to play and understand poker,...

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Posted: Jan-20-2001

Must Read Book

Of all the video poker books I have read and reviewed in my gaming columns, John's book ranks right up there as one of the best. Whether you are a novice player or have some experience playing video poker, you will become a much better player after reading his book. John's Q&A format also makes...

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Posted: Jan-18-2001

WORTHWHILE READING- IT ANSWERS MANY OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

THIS IS A GOOD BOOK FOR THE BEGINNING VIDEO POKER PLAYERS AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE AT MORE ADVANCED LEVELS. THERE ARE LOTS OF GOOD INSIGHTS INTO SUCCESSFUL PLAY AT A LARGE VARIETY OF VIDEO POKER GAMES. HOWEVER MR GROCHOWSKI DOES NOT GET INTO SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO ANSWER SOME OF THE ADVANCED...

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Posted: Dec-18-2000

Good for every level

I was very pleased with the Video Poker Answer Book. I'm no novice to vp, it's my favorite game in the casino. I play fast and, I believe I play well. Yet there was valuable information and tips that I picked up from John Grochowski's book. It's clear and concise and the format works. Thanks for...

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Posted: Dec-02-2000

Makes learning video poker painless

I've heard and read so often that with the right strategy you can actually come out ahead if you play video poker, but until now, have not been able to get a handle on a strategy. This book helped me tremendously. Not only did I learn to play better video poker, I actually had fun reading the...

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Posted: Dec-01-2000

Surprised How Well This Format Presented So Much Good Info

I am an avid VP player, as you might know from reading my book The Frugal Gambler. My husband and I have been playing (and winning overall) for 11 years.I know John's writings well, having read all his other books. However, when I knew he was writing a VP book, I was wondering how his Q+A...

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Posted: Nov-25-2000

Groundbreaking ... and fun

Video poker, the experts say, is a game that can be beaten if players learn expert strategy and stick to certain high-paying games. Those experts then usually give information on how to play those games, and ignore everything else. This book is different. John Grochowski shows an understanding...

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