I'd like to discuss and possibly challenge the wisdom of always
playing "max coin" in VP. I'll focus on JoB as it's the game that I
personally like, but most will apply to other games.
Well, here's my "short coin" reaction to this, based on my last couple of
trips:
January: Out in Las Vegas for CES. Lost money for the first three days.
Last day, playing a "rotating" betting strategy to save a little money on the
last night in town (bet one, next hand bet two, etc.). Hit a Royal Flush with
only two coins in. Felt absolutely terrible. Added insult to injury of having
a "down" trip.
Last week: Out in Las Vegas for InfoComm. Not really winning, not really
losing for two days. But, decided to tough it out and continue to play max bet.
Hit a Royal Flush at the Stratosphere. Felt like $1 M and came out far
enough ahead to pay for the trip (AND still cover some losing sessions the next
day).
So, after taking stock of the whole gaming experience, I'd rather take my
lumps and lose a little more on the "down" trips rather than risk feeling like an
idiot (and being accused of being one by traveling companions) by hitting
another Royal without full coin in. As my brother told me last winter, "If
you're so worried about risking a little money, go back to the damn room and play
VP on your computer".)
RWH
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