Model your risk profile across any game, bet size, and hand count. Understand the numbers before you sit down.
In multi-hand video poker, all N hands share the same initial deal. You choose which cards to hold, and each hand receives its own independent draw. This correlation on the hold decision means the variance per deal scales approximately as N × single-hand variance — more than single-hand, but less than N independent games.
EV per deal = N × bet × (RTP − 1)
Total EV = sessions × deals × EV per deal
σ per deal = bet × √(N × variance)
σ per session = σ_deal × √(deals_per_session)
RoR = e^(2 × bankroll × edge / σ²_deal)
edge = N × bet × (RTP − 1)
| Hands | Bet/Hand | Cost/Deal | Std Dev/Deal | Deals/Hour | Bankroll Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hand | $1.25 | $1.25 | $5.51 | ~600 | $200 |
| 5 hands | $0.25 | $1.25 | $12.34 | ~500 | $600 |
| 10 hands | $0.25 | $2.50 | $17.45 | ~450 | $1,200 |
| 50 hands | $0.25 | $12.50 | $39.05 | ~400 | $5,000 |
| 100 hands | $0.25 | $25.00 | $55.22 | ~350 | $9,000 |
* All 9/6 Jacks or Better. "Bankroll Needed" is approximate figure for 95% chance of surviving 20 sessions.
This calculator uses mathematical approximations. Actual outcomes will vary. The risk of ruin formula assumes continuous play with no table limits. This tool is for educational purposes only. Always set a strict loss limit and never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Once you know your risk profile, use these strategy charts to play each game perfectly and maximize your expected return.