I posted the original question about Video Poker choice and
Diamond status in one day. First, my post was for information,
ideas and other's experiences about both the choice of video poker
games and even the idea of going for Diamond status in one day.
I am not "hung up" on the need to earn Diamond status and was also
wondering if it was worth the effort, and if it was, what was the
best choice of obtaining the goal.
I originally posted the thought on the new Harrah`s Forum that
started a few months ago. I am a little embarrassed to state my
post on the Harrah's forum was not about the game choice, but rather
if one should play slots or video poker if one wanted to obtain that
goal. I know both methods are an obvious short term gamble.
However, I was wondering about the fact that if a regular slot
machine would require half as much "coin in risk.
Required base points are earned twice as fast on slots vs. video
poker. I believe slots must pay at least 75% in Nevada and I was
wondering if anybody had any experience or knowledge about particular
slot machines that might pay close to video poker return.
I have never played, and do not intend to play, slot machines.
If going for diamond was the goal, and only if playing a slot machine
was logical because of fewer $ ($9,000 coin in), I wanted to
investigate that idea. Obviously hitting a slot button meant no
fatigue factor and require points would be earned at twice the rate.
I think the fatigue factor should be a consideration in selecting the
video poker game and denomination. I was quickly educated that even
if I knew of a machine paying 93% in was a "no brainier", other than
pure luck, that one should play video poker and put "twice" the
required coin in. After these answers on Harrah's Forum, I thought
it was best to go to the best source (vpFree) and get any possible
information on game and denomination choice.
My reason for Laughlin was that it is closer to home (Phoenix),
but also that I have a lot of free nights offers in Laughlin. I do
have a couple of free nights in Las Vegas, so that is not out of
the question. I mentioned the games available at Laughlin from the
vpFREE inventory and my knowledge from a couple of "free night"
visits earlier this year. I remember a number of quarter 9/6 JoB
and one $1 NSUD. I also remember a number of higher denomination
JoB in their high limit area. I specifically remember the $25 (full
pay $125) JoB in this area. Talk about comfort level, I couldn't
normally imagine risking $125 a spin. However, for this one goal
and if that goal was chosen, I could play a $125 a spin if you all
recommended it as the best method of playing $18,000 coin in in 24
hours. I imagine I would play it a little slower than I do my
usually $1.25 a spin level! I have played $1 VP, but must admit to
a little apprehension when going at $5 a turn. Again, this is
manageable if it fit's the "best choice for the goal" criteria.
I need to keep cut this short or nobody will read to this point.
I find it harder to read some of the longer post and I am guilty of
not writing short enough or entertaining enough to justify a long
post. Some of you are great posters and keep my attention and leave
me wanting even more! Unfortunately I am not one of you. I will
write again soon since I have a number of other clarifications and
comments I would like to make to a couple of responses to my
original post.
Again thanks for everything from each of you
Bob