Losing at VP – Part 6

Posted on August 18, 2010 by queen of comps

Continuing with excerpts from the Strictly Slots articles written in 2001.

Here are some of the things Brad and I have done during our 11 years of playing video poker that have contributed to our losing less and winning more. Continue reading →

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Yes, We Did It

Posted on August 15, 2010 by queen of comps

Here is the proof! Continue reading →

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Gambling on the Cruise

Posted on August 14, 2010 by queen of comps

We do not go on a cruise to gamble, especially not to play video poker.  The paytables on the NCL Pearl machines, as on most cruise ships, are so bad I can’t look at them without becoming “see-sick.”  Besides we live in Vegas and we could play VP, and on good paytables,  every day if we wanted to (which we don’t).  This cruise was a time to spend time with our family and enjoy with them the Alaskan scenery and visit interesting ports.  Continue reading →

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Alaska Bound

Posted on August 11, 2010 by queen of comps

No, none of us ever learned to travel light – although Brad has been trying to teach me that for 26 years!  Seattle Airport was the rendezvous point, with the Frugal Princess family flying from Atlanta and Brad and I, from Las Vegas.

I’m not going to give a blow-by-blow account of our 9-day adventure.  However, since this blog celebrates all things Vegas and gambling, I will give you some details that may be of interest. Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 5

Posted on August 10, 2010 by queen of comps

I’m under the weather, fighting an upper respiratory infection that is stubbornly resisting a couple rounds of antibiotics.  Recovering from too much fun on vacation, I guess!  🙂 

So until I feel like writing the promised Alaskan cruise report, I will continue with the “Losing at VP” series I am taking from the two-parter I wrote for Strictly Slots in 2001.  Here is the closing from Part 1: Continue reading →

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Frugal Use of Casino Time

Posted on August 5, 2010 by queen of comps

The comment by Kevin Lewis on August 4 brings up an interesting issue, which is how to decide when picking up free play is a good use of one’s time.  I appreciate all  input  here and Kevin  often gives valuable information, i.e., his comments on July 19th and 22nd.

However, his recent comment shows the danger of making assumptions when you have incomplete information. Continue reading →

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Back from Family Vacation

Posted on August 3, 2010 by queen of comps

What a great cruise we had with our family – it will remain as one of our fondest memories forever.  However, Brad’s and my old bodies can only take so much fun and we are glad to be back home in our own bed. Continue reading →

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Off on Vacation

Posted on July 23, 2010 by queen of comps

Next week Brad and I will be on the Norweigan Cruise Line ship the Pearl, sailing July 25th to Alaska.  Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 4

Posted on July 21, 2010 by queen of comps

You May Try to Play Too Many Different Games
or Switch Games Too Frequently

These two practices are among the biggest enemies of VP accuracy, even for serious players.  Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 3

Posted on July 19, 2010 by queen of comps

(Check the Comments section on the right – some good ones recently.)

Now more from the  2001 “Strictly Slots” articles about losing:

You May Not Know the Correct Strategy

No VP machine can be played well with intuitive decisions only.  Your years of live poker experience, rather than giving you a helping hand here, usually causes you to make many basic mistakes. Continue reading →

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