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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

November 27, 2009

Reader Eyewear Required

Dear Mark: I've never seen this question answered regarding this winning hand in video poker, so possibly you could indulge my curiosity. Say for instance I have the following hand: Three fours and a pair of queens. I realize I have a full house, but why wouldn't I get paid separately for the three fours and the pair of queens? Bruce D.

With reading glasses in hand, Bruce, you'll notice that... Read More

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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

July 31, 2009

But it looks like a slot, quacks like a slot . . . .

Dear Mark: If it's true that slot plays change every millionth of a second at random, and that every play is completely random, how do you explain that the three "ovals" (the big hit) don't come up as often as, say, "cherry-bar-bar" or any other small pay or loser? I mean, there are only so many pictures on those reels on the old mechanica... Read More