I believe playing multiple hands reduces the volatility if the same dollar amount is bet per button push. For example, imagine a quarter machine with 10/7 DB, and a five-play nickel machine with 10/7 DB. In both cases, you're risking $1.25 every time you deal a hand, and in both cases the EV with perfect play is roughly 100.17%, but the five-play nickel machine would have smaller swings in the near- to medium-term. This is why the machines with REALLY reduced volatility (i.e., 50-play and 100-play) rarely have full-pay schedules.
Andrew
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Date: Thu, 08 Jul 2004 04:26:50 -0000
From: "futrend" <futrend@yahoo.com>
Subject: Multiple Hands
Is there any reason to play multiple hands in video poker? Does
it depend a little upon the type of game (wild cards or not)? Do
serious players only play one hand at a time and increase the size of
their bet if they want more dollars at risk? I notice the payoff
schedules sometimes change depending upon the number of hand played.
What is the reason for the house using this tactic? I am interested
in any information or opinions on this subject.
Bob
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