The quotation above is on the cover of Victor Royers new book (his
11th) Winning Strategies for Casino Games ($14.95). I've read only
Chapter 12 (Strategy for Video Poker and Video Reel Slots), so can't
comment on the book as a whole. But based on the Preface and Ch.12
the focus seems to be on strategies or systems for gambling that he
recommends. He assumes his readers already know how to play.
Chapter 12 recap:
His strategy for VP and VSlots is based on "The Flaw". It was
originally developed by a former partner of Royers named Tom Caldwell
(who writes under the name Terry Callahan). The system was developed
in the 1990's, but has been refined by Royer for the newer
machines. "The Flaw" is based on Royer's claim that virtually all
RNG's in VP/VS machines have a flaw. Casinos know this, but so far
don't want to spend the money to fix it.
Very briefly, this is how to use "The Flaw". Know each game you play
(for VP, which cards to hold/discard). Pay attention, because
different VP games call for different hold/discard decisions.
Discard hunches ... meaning always play max coins. Capitalize
on "win cycles" and avoid "losing cycles". Only play multigame
machines (at least 5 games). Drop personal preferences ... play the
game in a "winning cycle" even if you prefer another game. It's
better to search for a game in a "winning cycle" than to ride out a
game in a "losing cycle". Know when to change games ... for VP, that
means if you play five hands (25 credits) before hitting a win of at
least 25 credits ... change games. This is a crucial rule he calls
the FIVE COUNT RULE. Play only multigame machines with the best pay
schedules (for VP). Play with a partner so you can share wins. The
best time to play is in the "wee hours" of the morning. Machines
played heavily the previous evening, without a big payoff, are due.
Finally, set a goal, such as a double.
To conclude his discussion he says (and I kid you not) ... "I haven't
used this system for several years because it's boring to play this
way". Then, for more useful advice, he recommends readers buy
his VP book.