Alright, just wrapped up another 12-hour video poker grind, and I’m buzzing with some fresh insights. I was locked into Jacks or Better mostly, but I dabbled in a bit of Deuces Wild to mix things up. First off, sticking to optimal strategy is non-negotiable for these marathons. I used a strategy card for the first couple of hours to stay sharp, especially when fatigue started creeping in around hour 8. Trust me, one sloppy hold can tank your session.
Paytables were my obsession this time. I hunted for 9/6 Jacks or Better games—anything less is just bleeding money over time. Found a solid one on my go-to site, and it made a difference. My bankroll held steady through some brutal dry spells, thanks to disciplined bet sizing. I stuck to 1% of my stack per hand, no matter how tempting it was to chase a royal flush.
Biggest takeaway? Pace yourself. I took 5-minute breaks every two hours to clear my head—grabbed a coffee, stretched, whatever. Kept me from tilting when I hit a string of garbage hands. Also, I swear by tracking my hands per hour. Averaged about 600, which is decent for keeping variance in check. Oh, and one spicy moment: nailed a four-of-a-kind in Deuces Wild at hour 10. That payout kept me in the green.
Anyone else grinding these long sessions? What’s your go-to variant, and how do you stay focused when the cards aren’t cooperating?
Paytables were my obsession this time. I hunted for 9/6 Jacks or Better games—anything less is just bleeding money over time. Found a solid one on my go-to site, and it made a difference. My bankroll held steady through some brutal dry spells, thanks to disciplined bet sizing. I stuck to 1% of my stack per hand, no matter how tempting it was to chase a royal flush.
Biggest takeaway? Pace yourself. I took 5-minute breaks every two hours to clear my head—grabbed a coffee, stretched, whatever. Kept me from tilting when I hit a string of garbage hands. Also, I swear by tracking my hands per hour. Averaged about 600, which is decent for keeping variance in check. Oh, and one spicy moment: nailed a four-of-a-kind in Deuces Wild at hour 10. That payout kept me in the green.
Anyone else grinding these long sessions? What’s your go-to variant, and how do you stay focused when the cards aren’t cooperating?