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I have concluded arguing with Phil is an exercise in futility.
If you disagree with what he says, simply bide your time.
Odds are he will complete change his stance in a week or so.
It's like the monkeys who fling their excrement around. Pay attention and you will see they don't do it when no one is watching. It's not about the excrement. It's about seeking attention.

Evidently, the software felt my post was worth repeating. Who am I to disagree.

billryan wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:10 pm

Evidently, the software felt my post was worth repeating. Who am I to disagree.

Welcome back BIlly. We missed you. How's your dog?

My dog is great. An indoor dog park opened up. Just the thing when it's 115 outside. An amazing concept. Such a brilliant idea I'm surprised I didn't come up with it myself.

I never know what to make of an AC experience. Will my buttons stick? Will a discard come right back like a bad penny? This happens at least bimonthly. Will I stare forlornly at HL jackpots? Probably. Good time for the post RF ocean sprint of my dreams.

billryan wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:56 pm

My dog is great. An indoor dog park opened up. Just the thing when it's 115 outside. An amazing concept. Such a brilliant idea I'm surprised I didn't come up with it myself.

That is a good idea. I would guess the summer temps in Vegas would make walking a dog a chore. It's suppose to be 112 on Thursday. Our Vegas hotel offers are piling up. It's tempting, but my wife is still laid up. She's getting better every day, but she can't bend her leg for three more weeks and her deal button arm is broken. We are hoping she can go for our anniversary in November.

FloridaPhil wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:35 am

If I can keep one person from financial harm, it's worth it to me.

That's a noble sentiment. And I say that with no sarcasm or negative meanings whatsoever. I believe you wish to help others.

It's my belief, however, that many of your posts do exactly the opposite. You spread enough faulty information here (as pointed out ad nauseam by many of the members --- certainly including me but not by any means limited to me) --- and do so repeatedly, also ad nauseam --- that non-knowledgeable people who come here are very likely to be worse off reading your posts --- not better off.

Because you are unable to find positive games near you --- you assume nobody can find such games anywhere but a few casinos in Las Vegas. That's simply not true. Good games exist in most jurisdictions. While I haven't scouted Florida casinos in particular in the past 10 years, I have been in several hundreds of casinos in dozens of casino locales --- and most of them have SOME opportunity if you know how to look for it.

The glacial quarter 99.54% JOB Caesars progressive finally cracked $1,150 today. I know that is still $70 short of 100%. What was the percentage?

FAA, Use the free calculator at wizardofodds.com and post what you think the percentage is. You should know how to use that web page and all the tools since you a lot play VP.

BobDancer wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:31 pm

Good games exist in most jurisdictions. While I haven't scouted Florida casinos in particular in the past 10 years, I have been in several hundreds of casinos in dozens of casino locales --- and most of them have SOME opportunity if you know how to look for it.

Thank you for acknowledging my good intentions. I suggest you go on a VP road trip as we do. Drive around the country and pretend you are a working class player with a few hundred bucks in your pocket. Walk into the casinos we do and see what you can find. If you find any positive opportunities that don't require huge financial risks, post them on this forum.

You will most likely say that isn't fair because your strategy requires an adequate bankroll. As I remember your required bankroll is about five times a royal. This means a quarter player needs to be able to risk $5,000 out of their family budgets in order to keep from losing. At least 90% of those players can't do that. Then you would say those players shouldn't play VP. You, me and the casinos all know they will.

When you can't find positive opportunities for these folks, tell them the best way for them to play VP is to play as small, slow and limited as possible. While you are at it, tell them playing single coin is cheaper long term than playing max coins when playing 96% games at the same denomination. After you have done that, I will not have to.