Video Poker Tutorial Software
Introduction
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The payout structure of a poker tournament can vary from conservative (where many of the players receive some kind of payout) to top-heavy (where most of the money goes to a few of the players). Most poker players prefer top-heavy payout structures because they can win a larger amount. If you are playing a game with inexperienced players it might be better to have a more flat payout structure to reward marginal players - if most players keep losing then they may stop playing to your games.
Types of Payout Structures
- Conservative - A conservative (i.e. flatter) payout structure will usually pay out money to about 20-25% of players. Usually, the first few players who finish in-the-money will simply get their buy-in back, and only people who finish higher than that will actually turn a profit. The winner of the tourney may only get about 20% of the total money.
- Top-heavy - A top-heavy payout structure will only pay out money to about 10% of the players. Usually, the winner of the tourney will get about 30-50% of the total money and the rest of the payouts will decline quickly.
Whether or not the tournament has a flat or steep payout structure, the winner of the tournament will typically get about double of the 2nd place finisher.
Most single-table tournaments have standard payout structures. For a full single-table tourney (8-10 people), the most common payout structure is to pay the top 3 players with 50% / 30% / 20%. For a short-handed (6 people) tourney, the most common payout is 60% / 40% to the top 2 people. You can check out my home poker game spreadsheet if you want a tournament payout calculator to see how much each player will get paid.
Sample Payout Structure
Here are two sample payout structures for a single and multi-table tournament.
6 player tournament - 2 players paid
20 player tournament - 5 players paid
| Place | % Payout |
| 1 | 45% |
| 2 | 25% |
| 3 | 15% |
| 4 | 10% |
| 5 | 5% |
| 6 | - |
| 7 | - |
| 8 | - |
| 9 | - |
| 10 | - |
| 11 | - |
| 12 | - |
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HPG ADMIN on March 1, 2013
The Internet has helped facilitate the growth and expansion of video poker knowledge and strategy. Many of the smartest video poker players out there have developed software to help teach other players how to play better video poker.
This page is lists the best video poker programs, and also links to full reviews so you can learn more.
Free Video Poker Tools
Here is a list of some of reviews of the free video poker tools out there:
- VideoPokerTools.com - Offers hand analyzers and a bankroll tool.
- VideoPoker.com - Free games as well as video poker quizzes to test your skill.
- vpFREE2.com - Free listing of machines at every brick and mortar casino.
- VPGenius.com - Free strategy tools and calculators.
Paid Video Poker Tools
Here are some of the tools that require you to pay money:
- WinPoker 6 - Analyzes your strategy as you play, and notifies you of mistakes.
- VP Strategy Master - Devises basic and perfect strategy for a dozen games.
- Frugal Video Poker Software - Reveals mistakes as you play.
- Video Poker Wizard - Determines correct strategy and analyzes your play.
- Wolf Video Poker - Bankroll tracking and advanced strategy calculator.
- Video Poker for Winners - Training program that teaches you as you play.
- BVS Video Poker - Basic program that offers training for 39 games.
- Optimum Video Poker - Extremely advanced program that is Mac compatible.
Do you know of or have a video poker tool, program, or website that isn't listed here? Contact me so I can add a review.
What are Video Poker Tools?
Video poker tools come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and also serve many different purposes. All of them share the same goal of improving your play, but each tool does it in its own way. For example, some tools have you play video poker and analyze your play and correct your mistakes as you go.
However, some other tools are created simply to supply you with perfect strategy charts regardless of the pay table. There are also tools that help you manage your bankroll and track your swings over the long run. The smart video poker player can combine all these tools to improve their play and make more money.
Free Video Poker Tutorial Software
You may also want to read reviews of video poker books while you're on our site.