00:00We all have our favorites, often against better judgment.
00:03But what this question usually refers to is which one is more profitable.
00:07Obviously, both slots and video poker are casino games, which means you're gambling.
00:12And when you're gambling, there are no guarantees of profit.
00:16But we also gamble for fun.
00:18And most people are not above enjoying engaging mechanics, striking visuals, or attached benefits in a casino.
00:24So, having this in mind, which one should you play?
00:29Slots or video poker?
00:31Let's see how they both score against key criteria.
00:35Skill.
00:36Slots are the most played casino games, precisely because they are easy to play.
00:41They do not require any strategy or skill to have a chance at winning, which means anyone can do it.
00:47All you have to do is place your bet and hit the spin button.
00:51That's what makes them so attractive to beginners.
00:53Although some will argue this point, there is no effective slot strategy that will give you any tangible advantage in the long run.
01:01Video poker, on the other hand, requires skill.
01:05You have to learn the rules and then practice to decide which cards to hold and which to discard on the deal for the best possible poker hand.
01:13Additionally, there are many strategies in video poker that, if played correctly, can make a difference in the long run.
01:20Payback.
01:21The average RTP value in online slots is between 94 and 97% across the board.
01:28It refers to the percentage of wagered money you can get back as winnings over a period of time.
01:34While slots can churn out massive payouts, the fast-paced gameplay where each spin costs money can lead to losing your entire bankroll in a very short amount of time.
01:44You should also factor in volatility and payout frequency to determine the risks involved.
01:48Video poker is, however, among the only games where a casino doesn't necessarily have to have the advantage.
01:56Depending on the variant, with a low house edge, lucrative pay table, and optimal strategy played well, the player can get an advantage with a chance to win big.
02:06Additionally, the player can have some control over the outcome because they get to make decisions over the choice of cards held and discarded.
02:13For example, using the optimal strategy on a full pay, Jaxx or Better has an RTP of 99.54%.
02:22Variety.
02:24There are undoubtedly many more slot games than video poker games released regularly.
02:29It is not unusual for casinos nowadays to offer thousands of slots of all types and genres.
02:34While some will say that slots are all the same, which may have been true until recently,
02:38Contemporary slots are filled with innovative features vastly different than their classic counterparts.
02:45Megaways and gamification brought new and more exciting ways to win on slots.
02:50Video poker does not lack variety.
02:52There are over 100 variations and offers more significant differences between those variants.
02:58However, innovation and advancements are still behind slot games in general.
03:02Bonuses
03:03Most online and land-based casinos favor slots when it comes to comp points, reward credits, incentives, and bonuses.
03:12Welcome bonuses are typically attached to certain slots, and even if they can be used on other types of games,
03:18the wagering requirements contribution is larger on slots compared to video poker.
03:24What's your experience like when it comes to slots versus video poker?
03:28Tell us more in the comments.
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