Video Poker for Windows 2.0
		  Copyright (c) 1994 Christopher Pearson
			    All Rights Reserved
	(Please read the DISCLAIM.TXT for disclaimer information)

Video Poker v2.0 is a card game based on the video poker gambling machines
found in Las Vegas & Reno, as well as the various hand held games. I got
hooked on this kind game when I was in Reno at New Year's, and felt that
there must be a cheaper alternative.  Video Poker for Windows 2.0 is that
alternative, and has become one of the most addicting card games I've ever
played.

Video Poker for Windows 2.0 plays both the standard Jacks or Better game,
as well as the more interesting (in my opinion, anyway) Deuces Wild.

UPDATE FROM VERSION 1.0:
    This release is version 2.0, and replaces VIDPOKER.ZIP that is
    currently distributed.  This version includes many upgrades and
    improvements, including:
	- a MUCH "flashier" look and feel, with a new and colorful
	  game screen.
	- clickable cards, rather than the buttons in the previous version.
	- options for clicking the cards the player wants to hold (similar
	  to the real video poker machines) or clicking the cards to discard.
	- the player can play with the mouse or with the keyboard, and can
	  configure which keys to use.
	- a FULL Windows help file that explains the game as well as how to
	  score poker hands.  Even people who've never played poker can
	  learn to play after reading this help file.
	- a statistics screen that keeps track of hands played/won and money
	  spent/won, with an option to reset.
	- a high score display to give the player something to beat, with an
	  option to reset.
	- a "boss mode" to quickly minimize the game or quit entirely during
	  those "inconvienient moments".  This has become a favorite option
	  with the beta testers.
	- the addition of the game Deuces Wild.

INSTALLATION:
     To install Video Poker for Windows 2.0, choose FILE | RUN on the
     Windows menu, and run the INSTALL.EXE file.  This will prompt you for
     a directory to put Video Poker into, and will set up Video Poker for
     you.  You will also have the option of allowing the install to create
     the program group and icon for you.  THIS IS RECOMMENDED.  It's tough
     to play the game without an icon available...

SHAREWARE RELEASE:
     This game is being released as Shareware, and I am asking $10 to
     register.  Please feel free to distribute this game, provided that ALL
     copies contain ALL the original files.  If this game is to be included
     in any shareware compilations, I only ask that I be informed of this.
     The files that MUST be included are:

     INSTALL  EXE        62,480  - the install program
     INSTALL  INF           800  - the installer's data file
     VIDPOKER EX_       158,461  - the game executable (compressed)
     VIDPOKER HL_        82,742  - the help file (compressed)
     CTL3DV2  DL_        12,279  - the 3D control library (compressed)
     README   TXT         3,554  - this text file
     DISCLAIM TXT         1,284  - disclaimer information
     FILE_ID  DIZ           345  - short program discription for BBS's


CONTACTING THE AUTHOR:
     I can be reached at any of the following:

     Internet:   cpearson@ciao.trail.bc.ca
     CompuServe: 75271,11
     Fidonet:    mail the message to 1:1/31, and
		 enter "cpearson@ciao.trail.bc.ca"
		 in the "To:" line.
     Postal:     Christopher Pearson
		 c/o 3411 Aster Dr.
		 Trail, B.C., CANADA
		 V1R 2X2