please dont tell me you comparing live poke skills to videopoker... there is no comparison in skill level.. video poker is basically playing 5 card draw.. but only difference is you not playing against a person or a computer.. is what hand you got after the exchange.. pair of jacks or higher.. there is not skill; involved with it. probably how you might bet to see if a different outcome from the size of bet you make... betting high probably gives you a better chance to ht the higher hand.. or vise versa.. there shouldn't be any skills at all playing video poker.. just hoping you get a high hand.. but live poker.. is all skill on betting.. bluffing.. reading the table or reading the other players hand... and also the type of poker is being played.. 5 card draw if you can't cover the bet.. thats auto lay down.. unlike hold em you can say all in without laying down your hand.. what ever is left considered side pot. video poker had an A.I playing against you,, or a multie hand option probably you can put your live skills into play..