A computer deals video poker. There are several options available to players, from Joker Poker to Montana Mania to Deuces Wild. Players can invest quarters or dollars and can play from five cents to more than a buck. Some games are relatively straight poker, others are filled with wild cards. Most casinos are open until 2 a.m.
Some businesses offer progressive payoffs, which reward the winner with a large jackpot.
These larger businesses often have free buffets and other customer-luring attractions. A few businesses offer live poker, with dealers flipping cards to a table filled with players. The house takes a cut of the pot, but this is the best opportunity to test yourself against other players, not a computer chip. Check listings throughout this magazine for a guide to some of these businesses.