Others say...

"Very Satisfied with the information contained in the book."
I can say for sure, that this is a must read book for video poker. Although it appears that the modern casinos do not have the 9/6 tables in their establishments any more, (8/5, best I could find around the east coast) the information in this book has enabled me to break even after three times visiting my local casino. One of those times I hit a straight flush, but kept playing. Had I left, I would have been up a hundred. Also, online I put a hundred dollars into a site and made over four hundred, so I guess I can say the book paid for itself, plus. I also bought a computer program to practice on, which she recommended. That too, has paid for itself. There is a definete strategy to video poker, and you must study, no matter who your so called friends are that are supposable experts, LOL yes yes, I have one of them. :) Anyhow, he can not understand why I keep beating him. A very good book, and easy to read.

"Video Poker 101"
If you are new to VP (video poker) this is a great book to start with. Boyd keeps it real simple for the beginner and covers a lot of ground in 150 pages. If you've already read a few other video poker books like Dancer's or Paymar's you won't really find anything new in here. Although I did like her coverage of VLT's (Video Lottery Terminals).

The little bit of math that is covered in the book, has simple and easy to follow examples that a sixth grader could understand. And there are lots of clear and concise tables to help you understand the concepts on how to play smart VP, from learning the optimum strategies, to identifying good VP machines.

There's good coverage of the most common types of VP machines you will find in casinos. There is also a good explanation of ER (Expected Return), EV (Expected Value) and variance. Although ROR (Risk of Ruin) was mentioned, she didn't go into any depth on the subject, which surprises me because she covered everything else so well.

The tear-out strategy cards in the back of the book are a nice bonus, because you can buy them separately from online dealers for about $5-$8 each. The cards cover...9/6 Double Double Bonus Poker (98.98%), Pick'em Poker (99.95%), Full-Pay Deuces Wild (100.76%), 10/7 Double Bonus Poker (100.17%), 9/6 Jacks or Better (99.54%), 8/5 Bonus Poker (99.17%), 9/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe (99.64%), and Not-So-Ugly Deuces Wild (99.73%).

If you are serious about learning VP I would also get some good VP training software like...Video Poker for Winners, Frugal Video Poker software, or WinPoker.

"Good Information"
Although I didn't win, I was able to play $5 per hand for an hour without losing any money.

"Must Read for Would-Be Winners"
This book is an absolute gem for anybody who wants to learn the game or is an experienced video poker player. I was recently in Las Vegas and had no problem finding every game recommended and there were several. You have to follow the easy directions for reading the payouts for each hand, which is explained in a way that everybody will understand. Some games like 9/6 jacks or better are in the same casino as 7/5 or 6/5 jacks or better. You should play the 9/6 game.I took the table which was in the book with me.
The book tells you everything you need to know to play video poker. Even though I have been playing for a long time I did not know the use of all the buttons until I read this book. Also,there are many untrue statements about video poker are passed from player to player. This book makes it clear which things are true and which things are false.
I removed the cards from the back of the book and took them to the casino. The cards tell you how to play the game, so there is a different card for each game. Since I have been using the cards which are very easy I have won more times than I did in the past. That is why I bought several copies to give as gifts for my friends who play.
This is the most up to date book on video poker and if you want to either learn to play or improve your play then you will want to own this book.
Even if you are a good player the cards are worth more than the price of the book. I don't know anybody that plays all of the games perfect and that is why you should have this book even if you have played a lot.

If you play in casinos outside of Las Vegas then you can still find the games that are recommended. You do have to read the book and check the payout tables. You will find many bad pay tables in casinos, but those are not the games you should play. It is worth the extra time it takes to look for the best pay table. You will learn about video lottery terminals, tax records,the best times to go to a casino and many other things that are useful for people that play in local casinos.
This is one video poker book that I will never sell because it is an excellent resource!!!!!


"Current, With It, and On the Money"
Just got back from both Las Vegas, and Atlantic City. Played my favorite -
Video Poker - at a bunch of different places in both cities. You can't imagine what wonderful help and guidance I got from The Video Poker Edge -
How to Play Smart and Bet Right - by Linda Boyd. This book is on the money! It guided me to the "right" machine at each casino I visited. Then
it told me all the right "moves" to make. This terrific book made me a
winner. I'll BET it can do the same for you!!!!!!