Number 2 is the correct answer. The game we
play is slightly positive with our cashback and bounce back cash. The
3-5 royal rule would only apply to positive play. The bankroll is not
what you take with you for a single "trip" to the casino. I would
define it as a separate account,
your lifetime video poker account. In theory, If you only play in
positive situations, this amount should be enough to allow you to play
through
the ups and downs of the game and eventually
end up with the theoretical return of the game. In our case, we do not
have a unlimited amount of funds to lose playing video poker. We did
have 3-5 royals set aside to play video poker. After 135,000 hands and
only one royal it was beginning to look like we may searching for
another hobby at some point in time. Now, 35,000 hands and 3 royals
later, our future as video poker players is more secure.
With a "Lifetime Bankroll" of 3-5 royals ($3000 to $5000 for quarter
play) and accurate play in a positive situation, you should be able to
play forever and never have your Lifetime Bankroll
become depleted. Emphasis on only playing in positive situations and
playing perfectly. If this is your situation, you should be able to
"trust
the numbers"