At Bits and Odds, our approach to video poker analysis blends foundational scientific methods, insights from legendary experts, and modern AI technology. Combining deep expertise from pioneers like Stewart N. Ethier, Michael Shackleford (the “Wizard of Odds”), and practical programming insights from Tom J. McClure, we’ve leveraged the power of AI-assisted coding—using cutting-edge models like Gemini—to produce accurate, verified, and comprehensive video poker strategies.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Our analytical framework builds upon foundational theoretical work, particularly Stewart N. Ethier’s renowned text, “The Doctrine of Chances: Probabilistic Aspects of Gambling.” Ethier’s rigorous scientific approach to gambling mathematics underpins the reliability and accuracy of our analysis, providing a robust theoretical foundation.
The practical strategies, analyses, and methodologies pioneered by Michael Shackleford, the iconic Wizard of Odds, further guided our computational approach, ensuring clarity and mathematical correctness in every result we produce.
Additionally, the hands-on programming experience shared by Tom J. McClure on his dagblastit.com resource served as an invaluable practical blueprint, offering insight into real-world application, optimization, and challenges faced when verifying optimal plays and probabilities at scale.
Verified, Expanded, and Optimized with AI
By integrating expert knowledge with advanced AI coding models like Gemini, we quickly generated robust code frameworks to validate existing strategies and payouts. AI assistance significantly accelerated development, allowing our team to efficiently:
- Verify correctness and optimality of widely known video poker strategies.
- Rapidly validate probabilities and expected values (EVs) for existing payout tables.
- Dramatically expand our analysis to cover an extensive range of payout tables previously unexplored or inadequately analyzed in standard resources.
While Gemini’s AI-driven code generation vastly simplified initial development, our expertise was critical in carefully guiding and refining the AI output—particularly due to the combinatorial complexity inherent in video poker. This human oversight ensured both computational efficiency and accuracy in the final results.
The Result: Comprehensive, Reliable Video Poker Strategies
Thanks to this combined approach—integrating foundational probabilistic science, expert practical insights, and powerful AI assistance—we’ve created one of the most extensive and reliable collections of video poker strategies and analyzed payout tables available online.
Our detailed analysis helps players confidently select optimal strategies and maximize their returns across a broader range of variants and pay tables, far beyond typical coverage available elsewhere.
Explore our detailed analyses and verified strategies in:
- Jacks or Better Strategy Overview
- Understanding Variance, Risk of Ruin, and Bankroll Management
- Video Poker Strategy Basics
By leveraging the strengths of AI, combined with foundational and practical expert insights, we’ve significantly advanced the state of video poker strategy analysis—bringing greater transparency, accuracy, and strategic depth to players everywhere.