Seeking the fastest video poker player.
I plan to later post this footage with as much fanfare as I can muster. I will allow for playing anonymously, but then you'll not get any of the fame. Leave the recording to me. I think with my GoPro I can be very discrete about it. This recording must take place in Las Vegas at the machine of your choice.
If you can play accurately, any game, at a speed of at least 1,000 hands per hour on a single machine, then please PM me if you're interested, or respond directly to this post.
Quote: djatcI heard frank kneeland and was the fastest for the longest time, are you able to get him on this project?
I mentioned this idea a while ago to him, as I recall. He said he speed was way off from his prime.
Quote: Buzzard5 minutes does not look like a real test to me. But then what do I know ?
At 1,000 hands per hour that would be 83.3 hands in five minutes. That should be enough to establish an overall speed. I've seen some very fast players play and it isn't like some hands take longer than others. The way they play is as fast as I could hit the keys randomly.
Quote: Buzzard5 minutes does not look like a real test to me. But then what do I know ?
The time would be a factor if someone was dealt a high percentage of easy hands. Although, if you had a tie in error and speed, you could look at the hands played and determine the winner by who had more higher rated hands come up.
Although one factor (IMO) some hands played quickly are more prone to simple errors, even though the hands themselves are not difficult. I was trying to think of an example. Perhaps where you hold a pair but didn't see the open ended straight because you are playing so fast.
Quote: sodawaterwhat if someone hits a royal right in the middle of his world-record speed run?
We would have to start over.
Quote: rxwineThe time would be a factor if someone was dealt a high percentage of easy hands.
I've seen some top players and they seem to know every hand cold. Maybe once every 100 hands they have to pause for half a second to think.
once. Does that count? Does 3 of a kind beat
2 pair, I can never remember..
lol
Quote: IbeatyouracesWhy? Just hit the deal button to stop the credits from racking up then hit it again to deal the next hand.
Handpay?
Quote: IbeatyouracesOn a newer quarter machine?
Playing one line on spin poker and setting it to turbo, you can easily burn 1000+ hands per hour.
True but maybe they want to try and make money at the same time
He is a computer programmer. Whenever he plays he attracts some gawkers. He also plays at the Aria. You might stop by and drop off your card and ask some of the floor people if they could help you make a connection.
He plays at the $10/coin level.
Frank Kneeland told me he hasn't put his own money into a video poker machine in something like 14 years. So if you asked him to play on his own dime I am sure he would come up with a reason not to.
If you are looking for the slowest video poker player... I'm your guy. Ive been known to play one hand every 10 seconds as I check and double check the correct strategy in my mind... and then pray. Some of my prayers are very long when I have four to a royal.
Quote: AxelWolfOnce someone establishes the record on the machine of there choice. Then someone steps up to challenge them, say a month down the road, will they be obligated to play that machine as well? I could see a problem with that scenario. Someone may find a super fast VP machine. Or some new set up. Possibly a new game where redraws are way more common, or something like Pick em poker.
I believe I'm fast but not competitive fast. If I was competing, it would be 2 wild. A lot of hands you throw away so just 1 button press while with JOB, you don't throw much away so more button pushes.
I think the contest should take place on a computer video poker game that catches errors immediately. I have a job, dbl bonus and 2 wild on my tablet that I practice on. It lets me know errors immediately and plays exactly like the casino game with the same sounds.
I think a better contest, how fast can you play 100 hands with no errors.
Quote: terapinedI think the contest should take place on a computer video poker game that catches errors immediately.
I don't think that is the same thing. It would be like settling a boxing match with Wii Boxing. There is something to be said about playing under actual casino conditions.
Quote: AxelWolfOnce someone establishes the record on the machine of there choice. Then someone steps up to challenge them, say a month down the road, will they be obligated to play that machine as well?
The challenger can play any machine he wishes. I think a Game King on the fastest possible setting is as fast as it gets.
Regarding playing two machines, I'm sure I'll get that request. However, I can verify skill on only one machine. I would need a second camera and cameraman to monitor the second machine. Maybe I'll do that down the road, but for now I'm opening this up for just a single machine.
Quote: Wizard
I don't think that is the same thing. It would be like settling a boxing match with Wii Boxing. There is something to be said about playing under actual casino conditions.
Yea real boxing and Wii boxing. 2 completely different games and skills.
Casino video poker, computer video poker. Exactly same games except one is for money, the other one is not for money.
Quote: terapinedCasino video poker, computer video poker. Exactly same games except one is for money, the other one is not for money.
I don't see anyone using a mouse at the machines in the casino.
Quote: terapinedCasino video poker, computer video poker. Exactly same games
Fail!
Let's see, 1400 hph times 1/12th of an hour is 116 hands or $145 ci. Expected loss of $2.90. I'd be willing to give up $3 to take a shot.
SOOPOO, is that you?Quote: doctorzI'd be interested but won't be back in Las Vegas til end of May. I'd say you could easily do 1400 hph at the quarter single line at Casino Royale near the center strip entrance. Unfortunately, they are 7/5 bonus poker now. Even with the coupon sheet ( which I no longer get) it's not a great play.
Let's see, 1400 hph times 1/12th of an hour is 116 hands or $145 ci. Expected loss of $2.90. I'd be willing to give up $3 to take a shot.
With no mistakes? I will bet you that you can not play 1400 hand an hr on a single line normal video poker machine and I will even allow you a few mistakes.Quote: doctorzI'd be interested but won't be back in Las Vegas til end of May. I'd say you could easily do 1400 hph at the quarter single line at Casino Royale near the center strip entrance. Unfortunately, they are 7/5 bonus poker now. Even with the coupon sheet ( which I no longer get) it's not a great play.
Let's see, 1400 hph times 1/12th of an hour is 116 hands or $145 ci. Expected loss of $2.90. I'd be willing to give up $3 to take a shot.
Quote: doctorzI'd be interested but won't be back in Las Vegas til end of May. I'd say you could easily do 1400 hph at the quarter single line at Casino Royale near the center strip entrance. Unfortunately, they are 7/5 bonus poker now. Even with the coupon sheet ( which I no longer get) it's not a great play.
Let's see, 1400 hph times 1/12th of an hour is 116 hands or $145 ci. Expected loss of $2.90. I'd be willing to give up $3 to take a shot.
I would be happy to pay for the expected loss in return for the rights to video the experience and put it on YouTube.
The only problem I have with that is if they come out with a new VP machine the next week or something. Example: Lets say I spend time and practice up. I play the Game king and smoke 1320 hands an hr (doubtful). Now some wise ass comes along with ZERO skill or practice and finds a super duper turbo speed auto hold machine that can crank out 1800 per hr(pushing 1 button)? Or they come out with a 2 card VP game (less cards t hold, easy hold).Quote: Wizard
The challenger can play any machine he wishes. I think a Game King on the fastest possible setting is as fast as it gets.
I understand I may be over thinking this, but guys are always looking for angles during competitions, just to be smart asses(heads I win, tails you lose). Between friends or you little brother, for a buck or two, this might be fine.
For a competition of some kind I don't think this would be funny, There are some people who don't care about the spirit of the situation, they really just want to say HA HA I got you on a technicality.
What do you mean by accurate, too? We talking optimal strategy or the easy strategy? If I submit my recording, I'll do it in a tournament. Nothing easier or faster than tournament strategy :) or hundred play!
Quote: teddysSOOPOO, is that you?
non-matching IP.
Lets not do this in a store, a casino would be better;) It has to be optimal or you can just hit redraw each time. As I said people are always looking for an angle.Quote: RSIsn't there a rule/law about recording devices while in a store?
What do you mean by accurate, too? We talking optimal strategy or the easy strategy? If I submit my recording, I'll do it in a tournament. Nothing easier or faster than tournament strategy :) or hundred play!
How do you know what the best tournament strategy is it seems ambiguous. Just going for royals wont do it.
