No, they are two different types of casino games. This is a common misconception that many beginners to video poker have. We believe the reason for this is that video poker machines were known as ‘poker slots’ when they first hit the floors of Las Vegas casinos back in the early 1970s. While video poker and slot machines share some common characteristics (such as being easy to play and requiring no input from a dealer), there are also some key differences. One of the main differences is that video poker adds an element of skill, whereas slot machines are all about luck.