Played Cheap Strategy on Bonus DW (no jackpots)
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:10 am
Note: I played this system for fun and recreational purposes. I am not judging or proving any validity if it is a winning system. I accept the approach for the way it is.
I played this late last month in July, but have not gotten the chance to write up about it until now.
At the time I had $300 for my bankroll for the day (will not specify reason) so I felt it was a good time to play the cheap system. I tried it out on a different game instead of the game it was intended for, Bonus Deuces Wild. Difference being that the straight pays even money, but the 5 of a kinds payout a little more. Also quad deuces with an ace kicker will pay 400 for 1 instead of 200 for 1. The variance of the game is much higher, so the results might be different.
With 15 $20 bills in hand, 12 of them were used for regular Cheap play and 3 of them were used for potshot play
A single difference: Instead of single coin quarters, I went with max coin nickels. Instead of single coin dollars, I went with max coin quarters.
If the approach is correct, I start with $20, play single credit until I hit a 4 for 1 or better payout. A losing hand
will return to singe credit payout. When it gets past $25 mark, I move up in denomination. I cash out at $50.
There is a reason Phil suggests people to actually try this strategy out rather than criticize it on paper. Your bankroll goes in for a wild ride. Just when your $20 about to go bankrupt, a streak at max coin bet brings it back to the full $20 amount. Now that is entertaining!
Hits like these give you a shot in the arm to continue playing ...
Out of the 12 attempts, I cashed out 6 white tickets (3 of them close).
The only time I was able to cash out at the max bet dollar denomination
One of the best parts of Bonus Deuces Wild shown here
These were close to $50 so I cashed out anyways
I was able to play long enough to be able to hit the ducks! But at single credit ...
One thing I also did different than what FP normally does. I did the potshots all at once at the end.
Keno players who want a seat on the nickel/dime game kings are high in demand so I did not want to relinquish my seat.
The three pot shots did not turn out too good. A couple of straights and 3oaK to break even return, and just one 4oaK, but it did not last. Thus the potshots put me in the negative for the day, at least I got back more than half of what I came in with (which Phil considers a successful trip)
I totally understand it takes patience and discipline to reap the benefits the system, to be able to get a premium hit on a higher bet than the single credit. It was fun though.
I normally play video poker slowly if real money is at stake, at about 500 hands per hour which is slower than the pace Phil plays. I was able to play out all fiften $20 bills in just over 4 hours. The variance is high so the swings are bolder. To play an entire day's worth with Bonus Deuces Wild I conclude it requires $500 instead of $300, but I do not think you will lose it all quickly.
I played this late last month in July, but have not gotten the chance to write up about it until now.
At the time I had $300 for my bankroll for the day (will not specify reason) so I felt it was a good time to play the cheap system. I tried it out on a different game instead of the game it was intended for, Bonus Deuces Wild. Difference being that the straight pays even money, but the 5 of a kinds payout a little more. Also quad deuces with an ace kicker will pay 400 for 1 instead of 200 for 1. The variance of the game is much higher, so the results might be different.
With 15 $20 bills in hand, 12 of them were used for regular Cheap play and 3 of them were used for potshot play
A single difference: Instead of single coin quarters, I went with max coin nickels. Instead of single coin dollars, I went with max coin quarters.
If the approach is correct, I start with $20, play single credit until I hit a 4 for 1 or better payout. A losing hand
will return to singe credit payout. When it gets past $25 mark, I move up in denomination. I cash out at $50.
There is a reason Phil suggests people to actually try this strategy out rather than criticize it on paper. Your bankroll goes in for a wild ride. Just when your $20 about to go bankrupt, a streak at max coin bet brings it back to the full $20 amount. Now that is entertaining!
Hits like these give you a shot in the arm to continue playing ...
Out of the 12 attempts, I cashed out 6 white tickets (3 of them close).
The only time I was able to cash out at the max bet dollar denomination
One of the best parts of Bonus Deuces Wild shown here
These were close to $50 so I cashed out anyways
I was able to play long enough to be able to hit the ducks! But at single credit ...
One thing I also did different than what FP normally does. I did the potshots all at once at the end.
Keno players who want a seat on the nickel/dime game kings are high in demand so I did not want to relinquish my seat.
The three pot shots did not turn out too good. A couple of straights and 3oaK to break even return, and just one 4oaK, but it did not last. Thus the potshots put me in the negative for the day, at least I got back more than half of what I came in with (which Phil considers a successful trip)
I totally understand it takes patience and discipline to reap the benefits the system, to be able to get a premium hit on a higher bet than the single credit. It was fun though.
I normally play video poker slowly if real money is at stake, at about 500 hands per hour which is slower than the pace Phil plays. I was able to play out all fiften $20 bills in just over 4 hours. The variance is high so the swings are bolder. To play an entire day's worth with Bonus Deuces Wild I conclude it requires $500 instead of $300, but I do not think you will lose it all quickly.