100xOdds
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August 24th, 2018 at 7:55:52 AM permalink
for decades, I've used 9/6 JoB strat for BP because that's what I read.
but I just found out there are differences!

Wiz's 9/6 JoB strat:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/jacks-or-better/9-6/intermediate/

Wiz's 8/5 BP strat:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/bonus-poker/8-5/


how much return am I giving up for using 9/6 JoB strat for 8/5 BP?
edit: answer is 0.01%
Last edited by: 100xOdds on Aug 24, 2018
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August 24th, 2018 at 8:11:12 AM permalink
JoB strategy is different from JoB strategy depending on what paytable you are playing.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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August 24th, 2018 at 11:44:07 AM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

for decades, I've used 9/6 JoB strat for BP because that's what I read.
but I just found out there are differences!

Wiz's 9/6 JoB strat:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/jacks-or-better/9-6/intermediate/

Wiz's 8/5 BP strat:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/bonus-poker/8-5/


how much return am I giving up for using 9/6 JoB strat for 8/5 BP?

Take the time and let us know what the differences are. When you are don't doing that you will never have to worry about it again since you will have learned the 8/5 bonus strategy.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
100xOdds
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August 24th, 2018 at 1:23:35 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Take the time and let us know what the differences are. When you are don't doing that you will never have to worry about it again since you will have learned the 8/5 bonus strategy.

I bring a strategy paper with me when I play vp.
there's only so much room on that piece of paper.

one side:
9/6 JoB that I use for all JoB and BP.
9/6 ddb that I use for all ddb and 9/6 (or worse) db.

other side:
9/7 tdb that I also use for 9/7 and 10/7 db.
nsud (99.7%) that I use for all 1-2-3-4-4 dw (ie: 98.9%, 97.6%)

luckily, none of the casinos I go to have 1-2-2-3-5 dw.
(edit: You can use Bob Dancer's 4 tips for using 1-2-3-4-4 strategy on 1-2-2-3-5 dw:
https://www.888casino.com/blog/deuces-wild-video-poker-games-are-not-all-played-the-same)


now that I think about it, what % am I giving up for using these strategies?
how do I figure it out?

edit2:
Thx Wiz
https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/wrong-strategy/

edit3:
using nsud strat on other 1-2-3-4-4 dw variants (ie: 98.9% and 97.6%) is .05% penalty at most.
Last edited by: 100xOdds on Aug 24, 2018
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August 24th, 2018 at 2:57:32 PM permalink
Perhaps use a second sheet of paper.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
100xOdds
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August 24th, 2018 at 3:52:19 PM permalink
Quote: billryan

Perhaps use a second sheet of paper.

hm.. multiple one-fourth the size of pieces of paper?

link to inside joke:
https://wizardofodds.com/video/top-ten-casino-games/
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August 24th, 2018 at 7:07:40 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

hm.. multiple one-fourth the size of pieces of paper?

link to inside joke:
https://wizardofodds.com/video/top-ten-casino-games/

Condense the strategy chart way down. You don't need to have all the obvious holds on there.

Do you have a VP program?

IIRC there are programs that will answer your question.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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