Chapter 1 - Introduction
Video Poker Heaven
My Motivation
Games Professionals Play
Purpose of this Book
Chapter 2 – Video Poker Basics
Video Poker History
The RNG
Video Poker Games
What to Play?
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Chapter 3 - Volatility
Pay Tables
Expected Payback
What is Volatility?
Video Poker Goals and Objectives
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Chapter 4 - Measuring Volatility
Calculating Variance
Pay Tables vs. Variance
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Chapter 5 – Analyzing Volatility
Define Quadrant Analysis
Example Quadrant Analysis
Quadrant Analysis Graphs by Pay Table
Payback Confidence Intervals
Recommendation – The Tool
Chapter 6 – Simulating Live Play
Summary by Game Type
Summary by Pay Table
Comparing Games
Confidence Intervals with Simulated Data
Chapter 7 – Conclusions
Conclusions Summary
Extension to Multi-hand and Bonus Feature Games
Final Thoughts
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References
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Appendix A – Game Type Abbreviations and Pay Tables Used
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Appendix B – Payback and Variance for All Pay Tables and Game Types
Appendix C – Simulation Graphs by Game Type
Appendix D – Simulation Graphs by Pay Table
Video Poker Volatility
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