January 1st, 2026 at 9:55:28 AM
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Wiz's vp variance page:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/appendix/3/
Single line bp is 21 var but triple play bp is 25 per play.
Always thought triple play had lower variance?
Or am I thinking lower var if it's the same $ amount?
Ie: $1 single line ($5/spin) vs .25 triple line ($3.75/spin) then triple play has lower var per play?
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/appendix/3/
Single line bp is 21 var but triple play bp is 25 per play.
Always thought triple play had lower variance?
Or am I thinking lower var if it's the same $ amount?
Ie: $1 single line ($5/spin) vs .25 triple line ($3.75/spin) then triple play has lower var per play?
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January 1st, 2026 at 2:49:30 PM
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Variance of triple play $1 denom is higher than single line $1 denom played three times. The total bet is $15 either way, to make this comparable.
With triple play, the variance is higher because a good hand on the deal propagates to all three hands, and a bad hand on the deal makes for three crummy hands.
When you play single line three times, you get three independent draws.
With triple play, the variance is higher because a good hand on the deal propagates to all three hands, and a bad hand on the deal makes for three crummy hands.
When you play single line three times, you get three independent draws.
January 2nd, 2026 at 1:09:46 AM
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If you are playing single line $10 vp so $50 per spin or $1 ten play also $50 per spin the ten play will have lower variance , I’m not sure if this is what you’re askingQuote: 100xOddsWiz's vp variance page:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/appendix/3/
Single line bp is 21 var but triple play bp is 25 per play.
Always thought triple play had lower variance?
Or am I thinking lower var if it's the same $ amount?
Ie: $1 single line ($5/spin) vs .25 triple line ($3.75/spin) then triple play has lower var per play?
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