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Ask the Slot Expert: Should I play Class II video poker with a strategy?30 January 2013
Dear Bob, Given the choice between playing a Class II video poker-like machine as if my choices mattered and playing it willy-nilly, I agree with you. It's better to play it using your strategy for the Class III machine to get more practice with the strategy. Using a strategy won't hurt you. Plus, you might develop some bad habits if you played the machine randomly. Even professional athletes work with coaches to break them of bad habits they've picked up. I would like to suggest a third choice. Don't play these wolves in sheep's clothing at all. If you're going to be playing a slot machine, you might as well play a slot machine. Jackpots for all,
A millionaire from knowing about slots? I wish. My total book sales are a rounding error compared with Stephen King's or Dan Brown's or John Grisham's, etc., sales. Plus, I don't play the super-high denomination or progressive slot machines on which million-dollar payouts are possible. You should win occasionally. We all lose most of the time, but sometimes we should leave the casino ahead. I think it might be a bit tougher to come out ahead on the multi-coin/multi-line (video) slots than on a traditional reel-spinner because the video slots usually have more frequent but smaller payouts than the reel-spinners. Their high hit frequencies are designed to give players more time on device, not frequent big jackpots. Because the bigger payouts are less likely on the video slots, it's harder to climb out of a hole once you're behind. Keep playing, keep playing within your means, keep having fun while playing, and don't ever think that a machine is due or owes you. The winning sessions will come. Have I been a big winner? That depends on your definition of big, but I would say so. I've hit many jackpots over $1,200, some royal flushes on dollar video poker machines and a progressive royal flush for over $5,000 at Bellagio late in the afternoon on the first day it was open. With over 50 $100 bills in my wallet -- so many I couldn't close it -- what did I do next? Rushed to the buffet to get in before they raised the price for dinner! Jackpots for all, Send your slot and video poker questions to John Robison, Slot Expert™, at slotexpert@slotexpert.com. Because of the volume of mail I receive, I regret that I can't reply to every question.
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