Whether you’re playing for fun or trying to make money, it’s worth squeezing out every available opportunity to optimise everything in your control, be it your surroundings, your mood or the tools at your disposal. Here are four things you should have in place before beginning a session of video poker (https://www.gentingcasino.com/video-poker/).

Make sure you are comfortable

OK, we’re starting small here, but by being comfortable you’re removing any unwanted distractions. Ensure that you have a solid chair which prevents you from being hunched over your keyboard and use a mouse instead of your laptop’s scroll-pad. Make sure your room’s lights are bright and that your screen is less bright, turn off the TV and keep your phone on silent.



Take breaks, go outside and get some air!

Tiredness can cause our mind to make impulse decisions, which is probably the worst thing you can do when playing video poker. By taking a break and getting outside, you’ll not only get your blood pumping and feel energised, but also give your eyes a rest from looking at your screen.



You play video poker with credits, not cash

Gambling responsibly is of principal importance – you should never stake what you can’t afford to lose. Hopefully we’re all gambling responsibly and as such, we needn’t monitor our pot as if it’s filled with hard earned cash, but instead with colourful virtual chips. If you think of your chips as cash, it will affect your decision making. Try not to think outside the context of your table and your chips, this will help your play and any calculated risks.



Use all the tools at your disposal

Not all poker players are mathematical geniuses, but all video poker players can be! Open up in a second window or tab every available calculator which you think will help your chances. Just Google for a ‘Which hand wins’, ‘Poker odds’ and ‘Side pot’ calculator and see what works for you. It’s worth remembering that video poker games are regulated and the probabilities (big or small) are very real, so using these calculators will help in your decision making.



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