Category Archives: Video Poker

The Tragedy in Vegas

Brad and I live just a few blocks from the scene of the terrible mass shooting that took place last weekend in Las Vegas.  However, it just so happened that during this time we were gone on one of our … Continue reading

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Cleaning Out My Inbox

Time to clean out my Inbox, answering your questions, addressing your concerns, and passing on shared information. Jean, I received an e-mail promotion from Total Rewards (CZR) that your readers might find interesting. If you’re an Emerald at Boyd, Total … Continue reading

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Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 1

Just returned from a 12-day trip eastward, visiting family in Columbus, Georgia, and spending a few days at Harrah’s Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Brad and I are both at the Harrah’s 7 Star tier level and Cherokee is our … Continue reading

Posted in Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 8 Comments

Q+A

Q: I was wondering what ever happened to the Station Casinos plans to start an online gaming site similar to that of MGM’s My Vegas. If memory serves me correctly, you wrote about it several months ago, but I have … Continue reading

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INTERNET RESOURCES

(I am re-sending this blog since many readers have noted that they no longer get an e-mail notice when a new blog is up, as it should if you have subscribed.  There have been some technical problems, but hopefully they … Continue reading

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 3

In this series I have been giving examples showing how to figure the basic math calculations and then how to add some easy-to-figure extras, like multiple-point bonuses, to increase the value of a play. There are other valuable extras but … Continue reading

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 2

Last week I gave examples of the basics – game EV + players club base points. However, that is rarely the end of the calculations for a wise player. Our financial success over the last 30+ years is largely due … Continue reading

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 1

I promised to give you examples and now I am going to do that. However, first I must emphasize that I am not saying math is the only factor you might want to consider when deciding when or where to … Continue reading

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OCTOBER VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Actually today’s entry is really just a short detour from the subject I have been concentrating on for several weeks and plan to continue – that is, how to figure the value of players club points.  Before you can figure … Continue reading

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EXAMPLES

Okay, it’s time I got around to giving the examples I promised earlier in the month, providing  some help in figuring out the EV (expected theoretical value)  of video poker plays. If you are an old hand at these math calculations, you won’t … Continue reading

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