Comments on: Losing at VP – Part 7

By: queen of comps

queen of comps — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:05:13 +0000

To answer Larry’s question:

We always play over 100% but that is the EV of the game PLUS the cash or cash-equivalent benefits. I do not figure comps in our real return, although they do have real value and enrich our lives considerably. I have explained this in more detail in all of my books.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:22:08 +0000

I’ve read most of what you’ve written over the years. My understanding is that you started out as nickel or quarter players, but your bankroll now lets you play the highest-limit that you can find. Is this all due to playing so-called “Full-pay” machines of 98 or 99% return (100+% return being all but impossible to find any more), or is there more to it?

I know you’ve worked the comp and freebie system to its limits over the years, but I’m not counting your storage lockers full of casino jackets and TV/VCR’s as part of your bankroll. I’m talking about pure gambling cash bankroll only.

By: Georgi Sears

Georgi Sears — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:32 +0000

Hi, Jean ~ Living in Florida, we haven’t had any luck finding anything even close to a decent pay schedule. Very frustrating! So I guess the few times we do play here, we have to rely on short term luck. By the way, we were in Vegas a couple of weeks ago ~ we were eating dinner at the Silverton buffet with some relatives and our cousin’s adorable little granddaughter. Happened to notice you and Brad with a group almost right next to us, but we didn’t want to bother you while you were eating! You two look great! We’ll be back in Vegas in April ~ can’t wait!

By: Jan Spornhauer

Jan Spornhauer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:16:55 +0000

Jean
When will you be getting to changing machines? Next to pay tables, I believe that players lack knowledge of when not to leave a given machine. It seems to me most players switch machines quite frequently and are impacting their ability to win.

Thanks

Jan