When discussing the odds of obtaining any one hand there are several things that must be considered. Firstly, you must understand that there are several variations of video poker and each type has its own paytables and each subsequently each will require its own strategy. A seasoned player will know and understand what the best pay tables are for each game, where to find them, and how to play them.

In order to get the edge over the house a player needs to play correctly e.g. use the most optimal strategy for each variant of video poker. Any player who selects a game at random and doesn't use a strategy will lose over the long run - its that simple! Serious players understand that it's a game of mathematics and thus when game play is strict the odds are increased.

Below you will discover odds for three of the more popular video poker games. The tables display the hand that is dealt or held, the payout or amount of coins for that winning hand, the frequency or number of times a particular hand will occur, the probability, the chance that a hand will occur, the percentage of the total return contribution, and the standard deviation or variance.