<<I don't do a lot of couponing though I do collect my cashback at Rampart
(when I'm not changing it into meals or other goodies). Still I think (and it
wasn't FPDW but rather mainly 10-7 DB and some just under 100 percent games) I was darned close to or over that $3000 mark.>>
I'm sorry, Karen, but you have just answered your own question. Most people don't play 10/7 DB accurately enough to get it over 100% and with any negative game there is no bankroll big enough to expect to not go broke eventually. The bankroll for quarter 10/7 DB, played perfectly, but with no CB, is - if I remember correctly - about $30,000 for a 5% ROR (risk of ruin) and about $46,00 for a 1% ROR.
I just found some notes on Tomski's ROR figures. If you add .2% CB, those figures go down to $13,683 and $21,035. Add .4% CB and they are $8725 and $13,413. Add .6% and they are $6,336 and $9,741. Remember this is for QUARTERS!!!! If you want some scary figures, multiple these numbers by 4 if you play $1 10/7!!
I'm afraid too many players think if they are play a 100% game they are safe from going broke. I can't emphasize enough - you need more than an even game. The smaller the edge the bigger the bankroll you need. And even these lower figures, you still have a 1% change of going broke. Remember, bankroll requirements mean you can lose that much money (or more) even playing perfectly!!!!!
I don't want to discourage anyone - but encourage you to look for plays with a better edge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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