April 15th, 2016 at 2:11:17 PM
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Quote: Wizard
8/5 Bonus -- $5 Denom
(Incorrect table removed because it was causing formatting problems)
-post edited down by me-
This Bonus Poker chart looks off on the pays for 4 5's-->K's. I do not know if this changes your calculations...
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April 15th, 2016 at 2:13:05 PM
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That's because it accounts for the free play
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April 15th, 2016 at 2:22:53 PM
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Don't forget, free play can't be used on VP there.
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April 15th, 2016 at 2:47:40 PM
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I'd do just about anything to get the Plaza to pay my taxes, but I had a good year in 2015.Quote: WizardHere is a link to more information on this: Plaza Hotel and Casino to 'pay your taxes' on April 18.
Speaking of taxes, I hope you got to treat the sale of WoV as a long term capital gain from property held in a trade or business, thereby avoiding both the regular income tax rate and the 3.8% NIIT. If you have a big number on line 62 of your 1040, it's worth double-checking with your accountant. You have until Monday...
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
April 15th, 2016 at 3:16:22 PM
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Quote: DRichIf I am not mistaken I think your numbers are wrong on 8/5 Bonus. Wouldn't only the royal, SF, and four aces get the bonus?
You're absolutely right. Thank you for the correction. I forgot to adjust the win for four 5-K after analyzing the double bonus games. I've amended the original post. The bottom line is return of 102.74%.
There is some good news. I forgot to mention they have 9-6 Double Double Bonus at the $5 denom. Here is a table for that.
Hand | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royal flush | 1024 | 46,302,728 | 0.000028 | 0.028544 |
Straight flush | 64 | 189,866,542 | 0.000114 | 0.007315 |
Four aces + 2-4 | 512 | 102,650,249 | 0.000062 | 0.031640 |
Four 2-4 + A-4 | 204.8 | 237,932,025 | 0.000143 | 0.029335 |
Four aces + 5-K | 204.8 | 289,400,230 | 0.000174 | 0.035681 |
Four 2-4 + 5-K | 102.4 | 638,537,018 | 0.000384 | 0.039363 |
Four 5-K | 64 | 2,700,527,624 | 0.001626 | 0.104048 |
Full house | 9 | 18,016,887,282 | 0.010846 | 0.097617 |
Flush | 6 | 18,634,647,255 | 0.011218 | 0.067309 |
Straight | 4 | 20,917,955,302 | 0.012593 | 0.050371 |
3 of a kind | 3 | 124,848,084,877 | 0.075160 | 0.225479 |
Two pair | 1 | 204,242,089,851 | 0.122956 | 0.122956 |
Jacks or better | 1 | 349,218,664,035 | 0.210233 | 0.210233 |
Nothing | 0 | 921,018,998,082 | 0.554462 | 0.000000 |
Total | 1,661,102,543,100 | 1.000000 | 1.049891 |
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It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
April 15th, 2016 at 3:19:53 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesDon't forget, free play can't be used on VP there.
According to vpfree2.com, "Free play cannot be downloaded on most video poker machines, but OK at Sportsbook Bar. However, I've known that site to be outdated lots of times."
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
April 15th, 2016 at 3:23:50 PM
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Quote: Wizard
By the way, I'm quite sure the player has to pay the tax on the 28%.
I would be very surprised if that was the case. Freeplay is generally not taxed.
Living longer does not always infer +EV
April 15th, 2016 at 3:30:25 PM
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Quote: WizardAccording to vpfree2.com, "Free play cannot be downloaded on most video poker machines, but OK at Sportsbook Bar. However, I've known that site to be outdated lots of times."
We checked every machine last summer. Not one accepted it.
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April 15th, 2016 at 3:32:59 PM
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Quote: DRichI would be very surprised if that was the case. Freeplay is generally not taxed.
I forgot the 28% was in free play.
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
April 15th, 2016 at 3:38:14 PM
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With only four $5 machines, it will be a real dogfight to get on. I would start playing at least four or five hours before 11:59 PM on Sunday. Hopefully there is a lower denomination on those machines so you can cut losses while waiting. Or play one credit at a time, sloooowwwly . . .
Of course there are probably other opportunities that some people on the board probably do not want revealed.
Of course there are probably other opportunities that some people on the board probably do not want revealed.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4