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Impact of MSS Scratch Cards on VP EV?

#1

We're heading to LV next month and staying at MSS thanks to a marketing
promo giving us 4 free nights and double points.

I like to relax at quarter 9/6 JOB. I'm trying to calculate the total
EV of the game counting the average value of the scratch cards and the
0.2% cash back we'll be getting. I've assumed an average scratch card
value of $2.50 (10 credits). I've gone into my VPTutor program and
adjusted the 5-coin Royal, SF and 4oak payouts by 10 credits each.
Running the numbers gets an EV of 100.043%. Add in the 0.2% cash back
and I get a total EV of 100.243%

Does this sound right?

Have there been any semi-scientific studies done on these scratch cards
to determine the average value?

#2

I like to relax at quarter 9/6 JOB. I'm trying to calculate the total EV
of the game counting the average value of the scratch cards and the 0.2%
cash back we'll be getting. I've assumed an average scratch card value
of $2.50 (10 credits). I've gone into my VPTutor program and adjusted
the 5-coin Royal, SF and 4oak payouts by 10 credits each. Running the
numbers gets an EV of 100.043%. Add in the 0.2% cash back and I get a
total EV of 100.243% > Does this sound right?

Sounds right for quarters.

Have there been any semi-scientific studies done on these scratch cards
to determine the average value?

Average values received are reported occasionally.
I guesstimate that it's been under $2.50 for me
recently.

vpFae

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On 15 Apr 2006 at 21:28, John wrote:

#3

My wife and I had a total of 15 scratch cards (for 25 cent play) on our
last trip and every single one of them was for $2. We used to get
around 70% $2 cards and the rest $3 (with the very occasional $5).

I also had 19 scratch cards for nickel play that were each for $1.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vpFae6128305" <vpfae6128305@...> wrote:

Average values received are reported occasionally.
I guesstimate that it's been under $2.50 for me
recently.

vpFae

#4

John <bigjohnl@yahoo.com> wrote:
Have there been any semi-scientific studies done on these scratch cards
to determine the average value?

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  No idea on the answer to your question, but I can tell you your EV will drop if you play the 9/6 bartops and avail yourself of the great micros served there.
   
  OTOH, I do this all the time and am more that happy to sacrifice the EV hit for this purpose....:wink:
   
  Enjoy MSS - it really is a hidden little jewel - especially since they have re-done the rooms.
   
  Jigger W.

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#5

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Jigger Woodruff <bayfieldkent@...>
wrote:

No idea on the answer to your question, but I can tell you your

EV will drop if you play the 9/6 bartops and avail yourself of the
great micros served there.<<<

I know exactly what you mean. I've had the pleasure of enjoying
several Black Chips during a particularly long session. Hope to
repeat that experience soon.

OTOH, I do this all the time and am more that happy to sacrifice

the EV hit for this purpose....;-)<<<

Agreed. Seems such a small price to pay.

Enjoy MSS - it really is a hidden little jewel - especially since

they have re-done the rooms.<<<

When did they re-do the rooms? Since last summer?

Regards,
John

#6

John <bigjohnl@yahoo.com> wrote: When did they re-do the rooms? Since last summer?

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  I think so. New colors, better beds, dressed the place up pretty well.
   
  Brian, I've never had a problem with booking a room - you obviously have? Either way that is a small part of the experience. The staff on property has always been fine.
   
  Jig

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