"Smart" High Variance Plays
January 16th, 2013 at 1:18:43 PM
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Ok so traditionally I'll throw $100 into a high limit slot and pray. I really enjoy this activity even though I almost always lose, won $500 last time on WoF and walked away. I've decided to try to be a little smarter next time by playing something with a higher EV. Something like high limit video poker has come to mind, but I only really know of JoB. I am looking for game recommendations, including both VP and not, where I could sit down and dream big for a few minutes.
My general request is an HE lower than 2-3%, ability to pay greater than 25-1 on a bet size greater than or equal to $25 (can pay less), and isn't roulette. Because fuck roulette.
My general request is an HE lower than 2-3%, ability to pay greater than 25-1 on a bet size greater than or equal to $25 (can pay less), and isn't roulette. Because fuck roulette.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
January 16th, 2013 at 1:21:04 PM
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I know lots of places that have $5 9/6 JoB..that's $25 a pull...
I've even seen $25 9/6...ala $125 a pull...
I've even seen $25 9/6...ala $125 a pull...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
January 16th, 2013 at 1:37:35 PM
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January 16th, 2013 at 1:54:23 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesWe've got a couple $5 ($25 a hand) 40/10/6 DDB (99.96%) games here You'll get plenty of variance on them. Not a bad play if you have the BR.
I played these for awhile in Tunica this weekend for only $1.25/hand and lost $40 within 10 minutes. Of course I hit 4 Aces ~24 hours later for a whopping $16 when I was just trying to cut my losses/abuse comp drinks on a 2 cent machine...grrrr
January 16th, 2013 at 2:04:14 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
January 16th, 2013 at 2:23:01 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesWe've got a couple $5 ($25 a hand) 40/10/6 DDB (99.96%) games here with 0.33% cashback. You'll get plenty of variance on them. Not a bad play if you have the BR.
We used to have those at the 25c - $2 level with 1% cashback (up to $40k a month)....but alas they cut them down to 9/6 :'(
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
January 16th, 2013 at 4:41:54 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
January 16th, 2013 at 5:02:35 PM
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I forgot to mention that I'll be in AC, but yeah looks like VP is the right move regardless? I was hoping for a table game side bet but I can't think of one. I know for a fact where a $5 JoB is, I'll look around for a $25 one.
I might also be stupid and put down $25 on the fire bet.
I might also be stupid and put down $25 on the fire bet.
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January 16th, 2013 at 5:37:44 PM
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Quote: ahiromuI forgot to mention that I'll be in AC, but yeah looks like VP is the right move regardless? I was hoping for a table game side bet but I can't think of one. I know for a fact where a $5 JoB is, I'll look around for a $25 one.
I might also be stupid and put down $25 on the fire bet.
Yeah, there should be plenty of 9/6 JoB in AC for $25/hand. I dunno if I would recommend going much higher though since if you do, then you would have to fill out a W-2G if you hit quads.
January 16th, 2013 at 7:11:23 PM
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Quote: tringlomaneYeah, there should be plenty of 9/6 JoB in AC for $25/hand. I dunno if I would recommend going much higher though since if you do, then you would have to fill out a W-2G if you hit quads.
Excellent point, thank you. Looks like 9/6 JoB is my best possibility - Triple Bonus pays more but hitting quad aces would require a W-2 as well.
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January 16th, 2013 at 8:48:37 PM
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This might be the pot calling the kettle black, but what about big odds bets in craps. Is that not exciting enough for you? I think Trump Plaza has 10x.
I think a fun game would be a multi-hand poker machine like 100 hands or something. One spin, you'll get at least something back, or maybe you'll hit a royal or two.
I think a fun game would be a multi-hand poker machine like 100 hands or something. One spin, you'll get at least something back, or maybe you'll hit a royal or two.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
January 16th, 2013 at 8:59:12 PM
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Odds bets don't have a whole lot of variance on them, though, paying 2:1 at most. A multi-hand poker machine seems to be missing the point entirely.
At roughly a 2.7% edge, even 8/5 JoB is a better bet than most slots. A one-way bet at single-zero roulette is about the same edge, and a higher variance, but good luck finding a table for less than $50 a pop. I know of a virtual single-zero one with a $1 minimum, but one- and two-way bets are underpaid, so you lose that variance.
At roughly a 2.7% edge, even 8/5 JoB is a better bet than most slots. A one-way bet at single-zero roulette is about the same edge, and a higher variance, but good luck finding a table for less than $50 a pop. I know of a virtual single-zero one with a $1 minimum, but one- and two-way bets are underpaid, so you lose that variance.
The trick to poker is learning not to beat yourself up for your mistakes too much, and certainly not too little, but just the right amount.
January 16th, 2013 at 9:11:13 PM
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Quote: teddys
I think a fun game would be a multi-hand poker machine like 100 hands or something. One spin, you'll get at least something back, or maybe you'll hit a royal or two.
The problem with these are that they usually don't fit the OP's requirement of a "smart bet" in many casinos. I personally haven't found many find 50/100 line games that pay much more than 97% in most places (Midwest/Tunica/Vegas Strip). The best one I have seen is at Horseshoe Hammond (99.96% Deuces), and that's at $5/hand. The next best one I've played is at Casino Royale of all places...lol (98.91% Deuces). Having a dealt royal on a multi-line machine was pretty cool though. And any dealt quad would also be a pretty big win in ahiromu's case.
January 17th, 2013 at 5:48:33 AM
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Roulette would be a perfect bet, something like $50 on one number, but it just isn't all that fun for me.
Last time I checked, Trump Plaza is 5x and Bally's is 10x. If I'm having a really good trip, I like to make it to a 10x table and try my lucky ... we'll see how that goes.
Last time I checked, Trump Plaza is 5x and Bally's is 10x. If I'm having a really good trip, I like to make it to a 10x table and try my lucky ... we'll see how that goes.
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