Video Poker for Windows Version 1.0
	For Microsoft Windows 3.1
	Copyright Elton Inada 1993

Video Poker for Windows (VPOKER) is a shareware game based on
the popular video poker machines found in many casinos.  Some of
the features provided by VPOKER include:

    - Both "Jacks or Better" and "Jokers Wild" variations of play
    - Animation and sound effects
    - On-line context-sensitive help
    - Best-play advice for any hand setup by the user
    - Game save/restore
    - User-definable payoff tables
    - Probability table showing how user's choices affect payoff odds
    - Automatic play mode
    - Game history table and graph

A more extensive description of VPOKER features and how to play is
available in the on-line help.

List of files provided in the VPOKER package:

    README.DOC    - One page summary of VPOKER
    VPOKER.TXT    - This file which gives an overview of VPOKER
    VPOKER.EXE    - Windows 3.1 executable
    VPOKER.HLP    - On-line help file for VPOKER.EXE
    REGFORM.TXT   - Registration form


REQUIREMENTS

The following is required to use Video Poker for Windows:
    - PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1
    - VGA display in 640x480 resolution or higher.


HOW TO INSTALL OR RUN

Copy all the Video Poker files into a directory, for example \VP.

If you only want to run Video Poker without installing it into a 
Program Group, start Windows and run Video Poker by using
the Program Manager's File | Run option.  For instance,
if you put the Video Poker files in \VP, you would select the
File | Run option and specify \VP\VPOKER.EXE as the command line.

To install Video Poker into a Program Group start Windows and use the
Program Manager's File | New option to add VPOKER.EXE.   For example, 
you might 1) select a Program Group (for example, Games), 2) from the
Program Manager's File | New option select Program Item, 3) specify
VPOKER.EXE as the command line, and 4) specify its directory (for
example, \VP) as the working directory.


ON-LINE HELP

There is further documentation and help information available once you
are running Video Poker.  There is both a standard help menu and
context-sensitive help.


SOUNDS

If you have the Windows 3.1 PC-speaker sound driver installed (available
for free on many BBS's), the sound effects will play through your PC's
speaker, however, the sound effects sound much better with a sound card.
Be sure to have your sound card's Windows driver installed.


REGISTRATION

Video Poker for Windows is not a free program; it is copyrighted and
distributed as Shareware.  You may try the program for up to thirty
days for free, but if you decide to keep it, you must register the
program.  A registration reminder notice is displayed every time you
run the unregistered version of the program.

The unregistered version of Video Poker for Windows is not "crippleware."
It is full featured and functionally identical to the registered
version except for the reminder notice.


HOW TO REGISTER

A copy of the registration form is in the file REGFORM.TXT.  It may
be printed from DOS or by using the "File | Print" function in Windows
Notepad or Windows Write.  The registration form may also be printed
from the game's help facility.  To register, complete the registration
form and mail it with a check for $15 (U.S. funds only) to:

	Elton Inada
	117 Smart Ct.
	Encinitas, CA  92024

If you cannot print the registration form, simply send a note with
your name, mailing address, and preferred diskette size, 3.5" (720 K)
or 5.25" (1.2M), with your $15.

You will receive a registered copy of the latest version of the program
with the reminder notice turned off.  Delivery is by U.S. mail.  You
will also be eligible for and notified of free updates, possibly
subject to a small shipping and handling cost.


LICENSE

Video Poker for Windows is a copyrighted program.  You may not change
nor modify the executable file nor any of the documentation files in
any way.   You may not disassemble nor reverse-engineer the program.  
You may freely distribute this program as long as all files are
included and no money is charged.  A small copying fee not
exceeding $10 US may be charged.

This program is for entertainment use only.


DISCLAIMER

This program and the accompanying documentation are provided
"as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.  
All warranties are disclaimed, including damage to hardware and/or 
software from use of this program.

The author assumes no risk as to the quality and performance of
the program.  The author shall not be liable for special,
consequential, or other, damages, including lost profits, lost
savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising
out of your use or inability to use the program, or any other
claim by any other party.  In any event, the liability is limited
to the licensing fees you paid.


FEEDBACK

Your comments, suggestions, and bug reports are welcome.  Please
send them to the author at the address above, or by e-mail:

	CompuServe:  72233,3451
	Internet:  inada@alumni.caltech.edu

Please feel free to share and distribute the unregistered copy
of this program, but please only distribute the original archive file
which contains the executable file and accompanying documentation files.

Thank you for trying this program.  Enjoy!

-Elton Inada
April 16, 1993