Brethren, let us not be swayed by the fleeting allure of slots, where chance alone dictates the path. The call to video poker is a higher one, a test of discernment and strategy, where the faithful can wield skill to shape their fate. Your challenge stirs the spirit, and I answer not with boasts but with the clarity of one who walks the ice. Much like plotting a hockey wager—studying lines, goaltender form, and power-play trends—video poker demands a steady hand and a sharp mind. My favored ground is Jacks or Better, where the holy grail of a royal flush rewards those who calculate odds and hold fast to discipline. A recent session saw me draw 9-10-J-Q of spades, with a 2 of clubs. The temptation to chase the flush was strong, but wisdom prevailed—discarding the 2, I held the four and drew the King for a straight, a modest but calculated victory. The lesson? Patience and precision over reckless hope. Share your combos, brothers, and let us see who among us has studied the game’s sacred rhythms, not merely pressed buttons in blind fervor. For as we analyze the rink’s battles, so too must we master the cards’ subtle dance.