VCUSkyhawk
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August 23rd, 2018 at 4:20:32 PM permalink
I understand that JoB is one of the lowest games of VP in terms of volatility. I was curious, if you took a game like DDB which is on the higher end of volatility but played a say a 5 cent game at 100 lines vs JoB at single line at 1.00 for a single line which would be the more volatile game? I also understand that the EV is slightly different for each game. So would the extra lines smooth out the volatility to the JoB single line level or not?
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August 23rd, 2018 at 5:40:42 PM permalink
The 5c 100p DDB would have a lot more variance than the $1 JOB.
VCUSkyhawk
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August 23rd, 2018 at 5:55:10 PM permalink
It would bring it down though, right? Are you saying just nowhere near single line JoB level?
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August 23rd, 2018 at 7:08:41 PM permalink
Quote: VCUSkyhawk

It would bring it down though, right? Are you saying just nowhere near single line JoB level?


Well there are a few factors --

1. Variance on the different type of game -- DDB vs JOB. It goes up with DDB.
2. Number of lines -- if you're playing the same total $$$ wagered, more lines is better (ie: $25/spin total on 100-play vs $5 denom [$25/spin] single line, 100play has lower variance).
3. Different amount wagered -- here we're talking about a $5 bet vs a $25 bet.


Look here for some more info, unfortunately it doesn't have DDB: https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/appendix/3/
Last edited by: RS on Aug 24, 2018
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August 24th, 2018 at 4:46:45 AM permalink
Quote: RS

Well there are a few factors --

1. Variance on the different type of game -- DDB vs JOB. It goes up with DDB.
2. Number of lines -- if you're playing the same total $$$ wagered, more lines is better (ie: $25/spin total on 100-play vs $5 single line, 100play has lower variance).
3. Different amount wagered -- here we're talking about a $5 bet vs a $25 bet.


Look here for some more info, unfortunately it doesn't have DDB: https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/appendix/3/



That link was pretty much what I was looking for. Thanks RS.
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