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January 6th, 2015 at 3:39:09 PM permalink
Hi All,

I wanted to inform everyone that Money$uit 31 will be going live at the Lac Vieux Desert Resort and Casino Friday, January 23rd. The casino is located in Watersmeet, Michigan, for those in the nearby area.

Ill post performance updates as they become available.
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January 6th, 2015 at 7:11:48 PM permalink
Mazel Tov, and best of luck!
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January 6th, 2015 at 7:30:49 PM permalink
Best of luck! Looking forward to hearing the report.
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January 6th, 2015 at 7:52:58 PM permalink
Thanks Guys!
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January 6th, 2015 at 8:21:35 PM permalink
Fresh install with new players and the revised game rules....I think this all bodes well!! Good luck Brent!!
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January 6th, 2015 at 9:51:08 PM permalink
Congrats hope it works out
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January 6th, 2015 at 9:54:44 PM permalink
Congrats, Brent! Much luck and good crowds!
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January 6th, 2015 at 10:21:59 PM permalink
Thank you guys! I appreciate it.

Babs, I'm still waiting on that picture ;)
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January 6th, 2015 at 11:55:44 PM permalink
Brent,
Congratulations!
This might work out nicely. Their pit is only Blackjack, Craps, and two weaker carnival games.
May catch on!
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January 7th, 2015 at 5:39:47 AM permalink
Cool. I've always wanted to visit that property. But it's in the middle of nowhere! Looks like a nice place.

The Wizard's brother lives near there. Absolutely beautiful country.
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January 7th, 2015 at 6:28:24 AM permalink
Thanks Guys!

Dan, Exactly.

Teddys, I'm looking forward to seeing the scenery up there, although I hear it's a tad bit colder than it is in Florida right now :/
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January 7th, 2015 at 8:24:56 AM permalink
Congrats! I showed the site to my brother and dad, and they both play it all the time =P; it's a fun game and I hope it does well!
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January 7th, 2015 at 12:14:58 PM permalink
Quote: Romes

Congrats! I showed the site to my brother and dad, and they both play it all the time =P; it's a fun game and I hope it does well!



Thank you Romes, that's always nice to hear!
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January 7th, 2015 at 12:34:02 PM permalink
Nice work, Brent. Congratulations and good luck!
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January 7th, 2015 at 1:03:24 PM permalink
Congrats and best of luck !!!


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January 7th, 2015 at 2:40:37 PM permalink
Thanks Guys!
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January 7th, 2015 at 4:26:22 PM permalink
Congratulations! As Teddy said, that casino is not far from where my brother lives. However, getting him to bet on anything is like pulling teeth. His aversion to gambling is about as strong as my attraction to it.
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January 7th, 2015 at 4:35:26 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Congratulations! As Teddy said, that casino is not far from where my brother lives. However, getting him to bet on anything is like pulling teeth. His aversion to gambling is about as strong as my attraction to it.



Haha, Thanks Mike. That doesn't mean he cant help promote it ;)
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January 23rd, 2015 at 4:16:22 PM permalink
Day 1, player hits a natural M$31 on ten dollars accross for $1710 ($1500 31 bonus + 200 on his play wager+ his $10 ante)
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January 23rd, 2015 at 4:21:50 PM permalink
Quote: mrsuit31

Day 1, player hits a natural M$31 on ten dollars accross for $1710 ($1500 31 bonus + 200 on his play wager+ his $10 ante)



Picture? ;)
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January 23rd, 2015 at 4:35:09 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Picture? ;)



Haha unfortunately they wouldn't let me. Super tight here with pictures. They wouldn't let him either.

Jelous? Lol
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January 23rd, 2015 at 5:20:45 PM permalink
Quote: mrsuit31

Day 1, player hits a natural M$31 on ten dollars accross for $1710 ($1500 31 bonus + 200 on his play wager+ his $10 ante)

Wow.

But did the suits freak out, or shrug it off?
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January 23rd, 2015 at 8:24:23 PM permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBear

Wow.

But did the suits freak out, or shrug it off?



They understand the short term means nothing but of course it's a major concern of mine. Before it hit the game was performing perfect and since it has been as well. So we shall see what tomorrow brings...
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January 25th, 2015 at 11:51:35 AM permalink
Very successful launch weekend. Table was full with spectators till close both nights. No more very big winners but the game performed virtually perfectly aside from the 1 in 4200 hand M$31. Otherwise and more impressive was that during the day on Saturday the game had initially been out dropping all tables including the individual BJ tables. Very promising start!

Hopefully all of the other potential placements will now follow suit. No pun intended.
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January 25th, 2015 at 6:05:31 PM permalink
Nice. Congrats and best continued good luck.
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January 25th, 2015 at 6:11:50 PM permalink
Yay, Brent!!!!
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January 25th, 2015 at 9:36:44 PM permalink
Thanks guys!
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January 26th, 2015 at 4:05:08 PM permalink
Great start Brent!

I would argue that having the high hand hit in Day One is a good thing. The casino can make up a $1700 hit in no time flat & it gives everyone that saw it and the deal staff a chance to say the big win does happen and has happened. That will keep players coming back to play and that is what you want. Much different situation would be the game holding 40%-50% and players and deal staff perceive there is no chance of winning.

Let's keep 'em coming back for more, the HE & a properly designed hit frequency/pay table will get you the right game performance given enough volume of play!!
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January 26th, 2015 at 4:16:28 PM permalink
Quote: Paradigm

Great start Brent!

I would argue that having the high hand hit in Day One is a good thing. The casino can make up a $1700 hit in no time flat & it gives everyone that saw it and the deal staff a chance to say the big win does happen and has happened. That will keep players coming back to play and that is what you want. Much different situation would be the game holding 40%-50% and players and deal staff perceive there is no chance of winning.

Let's keep 'em coming back for more, the HE & a properly designed hit frequency/pay table will get you the right game performance given enough volume of play!!



Thank you Mike!

Great feeling about this one! So lets see how it all plays out.
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February 7th, 2015 at 12:52:22 PM permalink
First unofficial update from the casino, without any numbers (which will become available early next week), is that the game is doing very well. Even with a small period of down time due to a player tracking system issue, the game is continuing to pick up steam and increase in drop while a quote from one of the dealers is that the game is "very popular with the locals", "people constantly request for it to be opened".

Official report to come early next week.
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February 7th, 2015 at 3:04:43 PM permalink
Quote: mrsuit31

First unofficial update from the casino, without any numbers (which will become available early next week), is that the game is doing very well. Even with a small period of down time due to a player tracking system issue, the game is continuing to pick up steam and increase in drop while a quote from one of the dealers is that the game is "very popular with the locals", "people constantly request for it to be opened".

Official report to come early next week.



Wonderful news, Brent! Keep up the good work. Yay!!
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February 8th, 2015 at 5:55:43 AM permalink
Thanks Barbara!
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February 8th, 2015 at 8:07:05 PM permalink
I am waiting for feedback through March 31st......that will be 60+ days on the floor and will be meaningful :-).......I played a bit more on the demo today as well. The game continues to be viable in my opinion, but this trial will be a key indicator. All the best to you Brent!
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February 9th, 2015 at 5:53:34 AM permalink
Quote: Paradigm

I am waiting for feedback through March 31st......that will be 60+ days on the floor and will be meaningful :-).......I played a bit more on the demo today as well. The game continues to be viable in my opinion, but this trial will be a key indicator. All the best to you Brent!



Thanks Mike! I know you are uninterested in the short term, but I will certainly keep the updates coming.
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February 26th, 2015 at 7:53:51 AM permalink
I have the first official batch of performance numbers from the casino (35 days live). Money$uit 31 is performing extremely well and is very popular!

The game has dropped just under 200% of the amount dropped on the "least popular" game. More importantly, Money$uit 31 is less than 1% below the drop of the "most popular"! If the game had not been down for a few days due to a player tracking computer issue. The game would be the number 1 dropping carni game on the floor!!!!

I will have the official hold% soon, but as far as I know unofficially, the hold is just below 20%. Not bad considering the start the game had with several big winners the first weekend/week.

VERY HAPPY WITH THESE NUMBERS!

Edit:
And I actually had the numbers slightly confused. After confirming with the facility, the drop totals I had for the other games where from Jan 1st, meaning they had three extra weeks of play then Money$uit 31. Therefore, Money$uit 31 IS THE HIGHEST DROPPING CARNI GAME ON THERE FLOOR SINCE IT LAUNCHED!
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February 26th, 2015 at 7:56:55 AM permalink
Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear it's going well! My dad is still waiting for the game to become available in our area =P. Although I'm sure it'll be a bit different live not betting $500/hand lol.

CONGRATS on the opening success! I hope the motivation keeps going for you!
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February 26th, 2015 at 8:13:58 AM permalink
Quote: Romes

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear it's going well! My dad is still waiting for the game to become available in our area =P. Although I'm sure it'll be a bit different live not betting $500/hand lol.

CONGRATS on the opening success! I hope the motivation keeps going for you!



Haha thanks Romes! Where are you guys located?

And I actually had the numbers slightly confused. The drop totals I had for the other games, where from Jan 1st, meaning they had three extra weeks of play then Money$uit 31. Therefore, Money$uit 31 IS THE HIGHEST DROPPING CARNI GAME ON THERE FLOOR SINCE IT HAS LAUNCHED!
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February 26th, 2015 at 8:23:16 AM permalink
Sounds like it is going well! I wish you all the best. Based upon the demo it is fun, engaging, and there are intriguing decisions to make. I truly hope this catches on at more casinos. If this game is still going on when I visit the UP this summer, I would love to try it.

Edit. Looking at their website they hold regular Cribbage tournaments there. Being a Wisconsin native, this makes me happy
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February 26th, 2015 at 8:38:04 AM permalink
Quote: Gabes22

Sounds like it is going well! I wish you all the best. Based upon the demo it is fun, engaging, and there are intriguing decisions to make. I truly hope this catches on at more casinos. If this game is still going on when I visit the UP this summer, I would love to try it.

Edit. Looking at their website they hold regular Cribbage tournaments there. Being a Wisconsin native, this makes me happy



Fantastic! I certainly look forward to hearing ho it goes when you give it a try.

Thank you Gabes!
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February 26th, 2015 at 9:15:09 AM permalink
Quote: mrsuit31

I have the first official batch of performance numbers from the casino (35 days live). Money$uit 31 is performing extremely well and is very popular!

The game has dropped just under 200% of the amount dropped on the "least popular" game. More importantly, Money$uit 31 is less than 1% below the drop of the "most popular"! If the game had not been down for a few days due to a player tracking computer issue. The game would be the number 1 dropping carni game on the floor!!!!

I will have the official hold% soon, but as far as I know unofficially, the hold is just below 20%. Not bad considering the start the game had with several big winners the first weekend/week.

VERY HAPPY WITH THESE NUMBERS!

Edit:
And I actually had the numbers slightly confused. After confirming with the facility, the drop totals I had for the other games where from Jan 1st, meaning they had three extra weeks of play then Money$uit 31. Therefore, Money$uit 31 IS THE HIGHEST DROPPING CARNI GAME ON THERE FLOOR SINCE IT LAUNCHED!



I'm so happy for you!! Continued success!
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February 26th, 2015 at 9:32:33 AM permalink
Good performance numbers with the drop comparison being the most important in my mind. Excellent News!!!
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February 26th, 2015 at 9:36:35 AM permalink
Thank you all!

I obviously could not be happier about the drop!
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February 26th, 2015 at 10:09:56 AM permalink
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Haha thanks Romes! Where are you guys located?


I'll just say the Midwest =).
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February 26th, 2015 at 10:27:31 AM permalink
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I'll just say the Midwest =).



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February 26th, 2015 at 10:30:18 AM permalink
Fantastic news, Brent! Wow, what a launch! Now let's hope it retains your new players and grows a fan base. Well done!
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February 26th, 2015 at 11:55:22 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Fantastic news, Brent! Wow, what a launch! Now let's hope it retains your new players and grows a fan base. Well done!



Thanks Babs! And yes as Mike pointed out, the next month will really be a very important period.

That being said, the dealers and management alike already tell me that the regulars/locals all keep coming back and if it isn't open, ask for it to be... This also seems very apparent while reviewing my websites analytic. large amounts of repeat traffic while a large amount of unique visitors in the surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.

Only time will tell, but I am very happy at the moment!

Thank you and Im still waiting on your Mini-Royal picture ;-)
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February 26th, 2015 at 12:00:54 PM permalink
Just going to the casinos website, they seem to put quite a bit of effort into selling the game as well. Reading between the lines this seems to be a game this casino really wants to see work
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February 26th, 2015 at 1:46:47 PM permalink
Quote: Gabes22

Just going to the casinos website, they seem to put quite a bit of effort into selling the game as well. Reading between the lines this seems to be a game this casino really wants to see work



I have a very good relationship with them. They are a great group of people, and have been wonderful to work with so far. They really believe in the game and me personally. During training I developed a pretty strong rapport with all of the floor staff and still stay in contact with many of them as well. During the launch weekend they loved how I dealt with their patrons, because often I would just be helping everyone in a number of ways to further enjoy their time at the facility. Management expressed many times how much they appreciated that. Also, simply being on the floor during the opening weekend for 18-20 hours a day and just talking to the dealers, they all seemed to appreciate how hard I was working, knowing I was there doing this simultaneously as a law student. I feel this is directly influencing the everyday promotion of the game on their end and return play from the locals in general.
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March 3rd, 2015 at 1:49:05 PM permalink
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I will have the official hold% soon, but as far as I know unofficially, the hold is just below 20%. Not bad considering the start the game had with several big winners the first weekend/week.



The official Hold% for the first 40 days of play is 19.26%. Quite happy with this...
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March 7th, 2015 at 3:22:37 PM permalink
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The official Hold% for the first 40 days of play is 19.26%. Quite happy with this...



Congrats mrsuit31! Nice to see the game working in the casinos!
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