The opposite is true for some 100%+ return non-progressive games, such as full pay Deuces Wild, because they are always in the player’s favor. A non-progressive game that has a negative expectancy will always be in the house’s favor and never offer the opportunity for the player to get an edge. If we focus only on the video poker game (excluding slot club points, casino promotions, drawings, etc.), non-progressive video poker machines do not vary in either player strategy or expected return. What’s the difference between a progressive video poker machine, and a non-progressive video poker machine? I interviewed Kneeland about the pros and cons of playing progressive video poker games for this two-part series. He’s the former manager of the largest progressive video poker team in Las Vegas, and the author of the new book “ The Secret World of Video Poker Progressives.” When it comes to video poker progressive machines there’s a new expert in town, and his name is Frank Kneeland. Progressive jackpots offer the opportunity to make far more in much less time. In today’s market, non-progressive players consider themselves lucky if they can eke out a 1% edge, which includes the return on the game plus the perks they get from slot club points, etc. Pros & Cons Of Video Poker Progressive Machines, Part OneĮditorial Staff | Posted on Ma| An insider reveals the mysteries of video poker’s richest games By Henry Tamburin
