When given your two initial cards, you have option of calling blinds or folding, unless someone else raised. If these two cards are very good, you probably want to call blind, or even raise it. Here are some excellent pocket cards to start with.

1. High Pocket Pair (2 Aces, 2 K's, 2 Q's, etc.)

2. High Cards in general(A-K a.k.a. "Big Slick, K-J)

3. Suited Connectors (J-10 of spades, K-Q of clubs)

Modern Slot Machines work on a computer program that randomly selects winning combinations. Winning percentages and odds are set by manufacturer and are calculated by millions of spins made with computer simulations.

A Slot Machine is a mechanical device employing three, four, five, or more circular reels of varying dimensions. Each of these reels has several symbols, either painted on or attached to it. Most common designs are Cherries, Bars, Jackpot Symbol, and Number 7.

Theme Machines are very popular, using red, white, and blue 7's symbol which trade on American patriotism. To better understand Slot Machine Strategies and how Winning at Slot Machines can be easy, you must first know what kind of Slot Machine you are playing and understand Slot Machine Strategy.

Three Reels vs. Four Reels

Common sense should dictate that it is far easier to line up three matching symbols for a Slot Machine win, than four. To get four of anything is very hard, even on liberal Video Poker. On a Reel Slot Machine, three 7's can be achieved much more often than four 7's on a Four-Reel machine. Look for Three Reel machines to play.

Progressive Slots

Progressive Slot Machines are usually Four-Reel machines which offer an open-ended jackpot that increases in value after each pull on every machine within a linked group. The top jackpot can be won only if maximum number of coins is played and all winning symbols correctly line up on pay line. Progressive Slots do not pay off very often, however if you want to play a Progressive Slots, pick one whose Primary and Secondary jackpots are at a high level.

Two-Coin vs. Three-Coin Machines