There exist some strategies and tips which can be applied to any video poker game. Understanding and knowing these strategies and tips will help you to become a pro. A skilled Player will beat an unskilled player. This is a fact that has to be understood by all players. You may think that there is something that can affect the out come of the game, but always remember that video poker is a pure game of chance. You know about your own abilities, so try to find players who are less skilled than you are. It is easy to decide what to do when you have a strong hand, but what to do in the case of a bad hand. It is a common mistake when players call on every hand until they see what their final hand is. What this means is that on the losing hands you will lose much more than you would have if you'd folded after the initial deal, making it harder to break even on your winning hands. As a pro you must know when to bluff. There are several bluffing strategies available. Although there are many good strategies, the important thing to know is that bluffing is not something that you should just do when you feel like tricking the other player. Bluff when you are sure that it will work. Classic Straight Poker Strong Hand.