
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Background
Video Poker Heaven
My Video Poker Books
Purpose of this Book
Chapter 2 – Ultimate X Poker History
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Chapter 3 - Playing Video Poker
How Video Poker Games Work
Definitions
Video Poker Basics
Wild Card Games
Single vs. Multi-hands
Playing with Multipliers
Playing Strategies
Pay Tables
Expected Payback
Volatility
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Chapter 4 - The Ultimate X Game
Playing Ultimate X
Ultimate X Pay Tables, Expected Payback,
and Volatility
How Ultimate X Changes Playing Strategy
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Chapter 5 – Ultimate X Spinoffs
Ultimate X Bonus Streak
Ultimate X Gold
Ultimate X Single Hand
Ultimate X Spin Poker
Ultimate X Wheel Poker
Chapter 6 – Simulating Live Play
Non-Wild Card Games
Wild Card Games
Chapter 7 – Conclusions
Conclusions Summary
Tips on Playing Ultimate X
Final Thoughts
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References
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Appendix A – Glossary of Common Video Poker Terms
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Appendix B – Comparison of Expected Payback for All Ultimate X Games
Appendix C – Comparison of Ultimate X to Ultimate X Spinoffs
Appendix D – How to Play Ultimate X Bonus Streak
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Appendix E - How to Play Ultimate X Gold
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Appendix F - How to Play Ultimate X Single Hand
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Appendix G - How to Play Ultimate X Spin Poker
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Appendix H - How to Play Ultimate X Wheel Poker
Ultimate X Poker
