Free play 100k question??

[pat21]

I was sent enough free play for 3 max spins of 125 a spin. If I were to hit, it would be 100,000 dollars. Would you guys go for broke and discard everything and go for the royal everytime, or play the correct computer strategy and have the usual 40k to 1 odds.

[Eduardo]

If you only go for the royal (discarding all 5 if there's no change at a royal, or holding only a ten even) you really might only get 3 spins out of it. If you play more of a standard approach, you could get a full house, straight, or other hands that let you get more opportunities at that royal flush, possibly with better starting cards. Or you could get a 4 of a kind, which wouldn't be too bad of a win either. No way I'd abandon all strategy and go only for royals. Of course, even with good strategy you might only get 3-5 spins. I have played for the big win a few times like this (low number of bets, but not changing strategy), but never with only 3 possible spins.

[pat21]

im only playing 3 spins and then cashing out. i have no interest in gambling my own money. I know the odds are long either way but was wondering if going for the 100k is worth discarding everything. im sure i will keep anything thats pat like 4 of a kind. the question is if i get a straight flush, do i dump it and go for the 100k.

[Eduardo]

Throw away a straight flush? Are you crazy? What would that pay? How many chances at the royal would you have then? I would treat it like cash. If you play your cards right, it pretty much is. Why would you throw it away for 3 spins? I mean if you've always wanted the rush of going big and see this as your chance without risking your money, then that's fine. Your money. I've done similar things like I said, just not as extreme. I still think you should play it smarter than going for a royal at almost any cost. You could easily play it through and cash out a good percentage of it and buy tons of lotto tickets if you really want long odds for free.