vpvegas wrote: First, I must say that I admire Mr.Dancer for both the
good fortune and good luck he has found in the realm of video poker. . .
If the only information contained in a post is a advertisement for a
commercial product does it really belong on vpFREE?
I excerpted the first and last sentences of the vpvegas post, but I
think I caught the gist of it. And before I begin answering, I'd like to
thank Lainie for her support on this subject.
Thanx for the admiration, I think, except you left out (perhaps
accidentally, perhaps not) such things as skill, knowledge, and teaching
skill. My "good luck" is not something I can transfer to others. My
skill and knowledge is something I can. Several of my students are now
averaging more than $50,000 a year playing video poker.
There is a HUGE difference between a partial strategy like the one
presented here and a good beginner's strategy. There is a big difference
between giving someone just a strategy (even a complete one) and also
providing examples, test questions, reasons why, and other information
that the Winner's Guides present and aren't presented elsewhere.
There are players for whom the only relevant distinction is FREE versus
NOT FREE. Okay. So be it. I do not accept that vpFREE is populated
mostly by such players. Many people recognize the difference between
better quality and lesser quality. And they accept that there's a price
difference as well.
The Winner's Guides make a big difference in the knowledge level of
players --- even at the beginner level. The strategy posted here is
useless without a LOT of additional information (including it's a 9s or
Better game, it's a game of restricted choice, and even how to look at
hands such as Kh Qh / Jh / Qd, what to do in the case of ties, etc.).
Even a simplified strategy needs to cover all hands.
If someone wants accurate information, I see nothing wrong with telling
them where to get it. If someone takes the position that "if it's not
free I don't want it," then you are welcome to use Lainie's suggestion
of not reading any post by me. Or even blocking all emails from me. I
would not be offended (or even know that you did it.)
And I still believe the answer to the original post, saying
(approximately) "My Mom is nervous about the game. What's the best way
to get her started?" is to get her the relevant Winner's Guide and go
through it with her.
Bob Dancer
For the best in video poker information, visit www.bobdancer.com
or call 1-800-244-2224 M-F 9-5 Pacific Time.
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