VP Players: ever offered to "buy" a neighbor's hand?

All the time. I love to sit at the bar, watch the game, play some VP, and gossip with people sitting next to me. It makes ithe experience alot more fun. Of course, some people dont like to be disturbed when they are playing...but its pretty easy to tell one type from the other.

And, no, I dont ever offer advice on how to play. But if someone asks for my opinion I am not shy about offering it up (as anyone on these boards surely knows by now).

Money/ Isn't it funny but people must be intense not to enjoy the camaraderie. Aren't we all here for the same reason. Beat the house. If the atmosphere loosened up and we got friendly with the person next to you Yes I say you could ask the person if you could buy the hand. But in most cases I tend to find most people unfriendly or just to themselves.

My sister is the best in the casinos. She gets to know the people next to her and they end up knowing each other by name and rooting for each on the big spins. It is fun when you have fun people with you.

Me personally I am a quiet one ,somewhat intense but if somebody asked me a question or even offered to buy my hand I wouldn't blow him off. I would think about it . It strikes the conversation and possibly a new friendship.

Money ,If you see me get the flush with 4 to the royal let's talk.

DITTO!!

this is going to offend some people. but Im going to say it anyway.

Yep, Im also kind of amazed at how some video poker players like to sit inside their "cone of silence" and bring their "cloaking shields" around them so they are invisible.

Fortunately, Ive found the attitudes are a bit different in the high limit rooms at Caesars and Rincon. There it is very common to have conversations with players about hands their getting, cards holding, missed royals, etc. Yet, you go to the machines outside the high limit room and the "isolationists" are playing.

Have I ever offered to buy out a player's hand? Damn, I wish I had bought out that hand with the dealt flush and four to the royal. I certainly had enough time, but I was too shy. that player was begging for someone to advise her and no one did. (see my original post above).

my other example about the player with the full house with three aces -- well that was in the high limit area at Rincon and later we were exchanging discussion on strategy. she follows Dancer, practices with his software, but was uncertain about DDB since she usually plays bonus. on a few hands she had two pair and wasnt sure what to do when one pair was aces. and when I was dealt four to the royal with a straight one time and a flush the second time, I asked her to "pray for me." and we both got a laugh when an off suited deuce would show up and say our prayers would be saved for more important things.

look, I guess Im not as serious as the rest of you. and I am amazed how "intense" some VP players are.

sorry if I offended you. cheers!

arc, I think I recall that article by Dancer as well.

If I ever did it, I would do this:

1. pay for the dealt hand first.
2. change seats. yes, I would trust the other player in my seat.
3. switch player cards before the draw.

MoneyLA. I actually bought someone's hand (but didn't offer the higher payout if I won).

I'm slightly different, as I do enjoy engaging in conversation (especially to those of the fairer sex, great way to break the ice)

First, it depends on how long I've been sitting there. You never know, maybe the person made a mistake and in their rush or routine, they made the improper play even though they knew what the proper play was (I've been known to do this)

Anyways, If I have played for a little while and notice that the person constantly plays incorrectly, I may say something or make a loud enough comment like "Oh, you had 4 to a Royal" or "You didn't want to go after the 4 Aces with a Kicker?" If the person ignores me (hasn't happened yet ), then I'd go back to playing my machine minding my own business. But typically, I get the answer. "What do you mean" Or "How would you play it" or "OH I didn't see that". Then, the next time a "questionable hand" comes up, the person will ask me, "what would you do here". And I would offer my advice and analysis. However, since I don't play VP much, I'm not sure I'm giving her the best advice! . Nevertheless, it breaks the ice and lets conversations flow from there.

Sorry to deviate so much. Anyways, back to the what I originally stated. One woman had a hand where she was dealt for to a royal. K - 10 of clubs and the 9 of spades. I said she had a pretty good drawing hand. She could still get a straight, a flush, a straight flush or a royal. She was undecided between the "guaranteed win" vs. going for it. So I said told her I'd buy her hand. Gave her $20 bucks and fortunately for me, the 9 clubs popped up.

She handed me $250 and it was a great way to break the ice.

-Shooter

For the record,
I notice when I play slots or VP, the people around me are very engaging.
I mean, I'm not there to try to make money (It's vegas, I rather speculate against the stock market)
I'm there on vacation. I typically play in large, well known casino's on the strip.
Other people there are on vacation too. And it's fun to chat with these people. Most of the time, I don't strike the conversation first.
Sometimes, it's easy to strike the conversation. If someone gets a great hand, or gets a nice bonus round, or gets a nice win. It's fun to cheer people on. I don't get jealous or envious of other's people winnings as their winnings has no bearings to my winnings/losings. I'm genuinely happy when someone wins.

My 2 cents

-Shooter

I'll gladly buy that hand all day long, and laugh my way to the bank.

Why would you stop someone from playing their hand. thats rude. Who are you- the jehovah witness of video poker. leave people alone.

I'm a helper by nature.
If I see my neighbor pausing, I'll comment.
But I'm pretty and non-threatening..
It's us against the casino- I want us to win.