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Random Thinking

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:03 pm
by supas4
I was sitting at home playing VPW "preparing for vegas trip"  and I was thinking.  I play JOB and DDB at the .25 and .50 level and sometimes $1 level.  When I make max bets on dollar level I understand I am betting 5 dollars a hand.  Now I would never play a slot to that amount "as discussed before I don't have BS down for slots yet...  Why do I make a wager of that amounts on VP but not on a slot?  I guess one could say I know my chances of return are better with VP than a one arm bandit.Stephen

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:08 am
by oej719
I agree.

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:43 am
by Eduardo
I will no longer touch a slot machine any way, but I understand your reasoning. Video Poker is the much better bet (not to mention more fun)

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:33 pm
by wilcoxfun
I agree it is the best bet we have to play in a slot machine type of games.  I really enjoy playing blackjack as well.

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:14 am
by MikeA
I agree it is the best bet we have to play in a slot machine type of games.  I really enjoy playing blackjack as well.

Can't argue with that! Normally, any BJ you play is going to give you a little less than the expectation that the best Video Poker will give, but the variance is much less.

But for some, the "action" is too slow at a Blackjack Table and the chance for those monster Bonuses isn't there. I really like both games, but I'm very conservative and because of that tend to spend most of my time at Blackjack. Besides, it is a lot easier to "scout" the Blackjack action in a casino <LOL>

With that said, while I spend more time at Blackjack, I allocate pretty much equal amounts of gambling budget to each game. The problem is that I find it more difficult to find "acceptable" Video Poker pay tables than "acceptable" Blackjack. To me "acceptable" is over 99% return.

Oh, and to keep this "on topic"....There isn't much to question about "randomness" at Blackjack <smile>

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:58 pm
by farmer1
MY THOUGHT IS, I WANT TO THINK I HAVE SOME SAY (ALL BE IT LITTLE) ON HOW I GAMBLE MY MONEY. I ALSO LIKE BLACKJACK, BUT I REALLY DONT CARE TO DO MUCH SOCIALIZING WHEN I AM PLAYING.

Re: Random Thinking

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:54 pm
by MikeA
MY THOUGHT IS, I WANT TO THINK I HAVE SOME SAY (ALL BE IT LITTLE) ON HOW I GAMBLE MY MONEY. I ALSO LIKE BLACKJACK, BUT I REALLY DONT CARE TO DO MUCH SOCIALIZING WHEN I AM PLAYING.


There have been times when I didn't either Farmer