A Winning System Part One
Last time I wrote about mail order systems. This week I would like to share with you some advice on developing a system that can make you a winner or at least help you stay close to even with the Casinos. First let me state that what I am going to recommend is my opinion alone. I have absolutely no financial incentive for the recommendations I am making.
There is no magic potion or crystal pendant you can wear to make you a winner, but with a little work on your part you can come out ahead. This system is not original. I have studied all the information I could and am now recommending what has worked for me. I will supply you with my blueprint and a list of the materials I have used. It will be up to you to decide how best make use of them to fit your needs.
My “Blueprint” for developing a winning system consists of two
books and a software program. These are the materials you will need.
The Frugal Gambler by Jean Scott (The Foundation)
Video Poker-Optimum Play by Dan Paymar (The Nuts &
Bolts)
Bob Dancer Presents
WinPoker by Zamzow Software (The Finishing Touch)
By combining comps and video poker you can come out ahead at the casino. All you need is to understand how to do this. Comps are the way a casino pays you back for your patronage. They can come in the form of cash back or free rooms and food. By learning how the comp system works you can make sure you are getting the most return for your gambling dollar. In “The Frugal Gambler” Jean Scott who has been called the ‘Queen of Comps’ explains how the comp system works. She tells you how to come out ahead by taking advantage of promotions and slot clubs benefits. Most importantly Jean explains how to combine comps and video poker to make you a winner. Her comp advice is practical regardless of what casino games you play.
Certain Video Poker games actually have a payback of over 100% when you play proper basic strategy.. You might ask“ How can a casino offer a game like that?” The answer is actually simple. The over 100 percent payback is for perfect play. The majority of people that play video poker do not know the proper basic strategy for the games they play. They rely on hunches or gut feeling instead of the proven mathematical choices they must make. You also must play the maximum coins to achieve the bonus jackpot for the royal flush. Most royal flushes pays $1,000 for the five coin maximum bet. If you play one coin you get $62.50. You just lost $937.50. and the casino has saved money by not having to pay out extra bonus money.
In his book, “Video Poker - Optimum Play”, Dan Paymar teaches you how to play correctly. His book focuses on three of the most popular games. Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild and Joker Poker. You will learn the proper strategy for these games. Dan also shows you how to determine the payback percentage of a machine and bankroll considerations you will need.
After learning how to play, you must practice until you can play perfectly.
You can do this on your computer at home with “Bob Dancer Presents
WinPoker” software. Bob Dancer is a video poker expert and writer who
collaborated with Zamzow Software to develop the finest Video Poker Tutor
on the market. The program comes loaded with 15 of the most popular VP games.
It will alert you when you make a mistake in playing strategy. You can also
analyze
any game or hand. This program is the first of its kind designed specifically for “Windows”. A demo version can be downloaded for your evaluation.. If you are serious about learning video poker, the full version is a necessity.
Unfortunately not all casinos offer “Full Pay” video poker games. These are the games with the 100+ percent payback. But by learning how to determine the payback and knowing how to use the comp system you can sometimes still gain the edge.
In the next few weeks I will give a more in depth review of each one of these products. I have found that in MY case these products have paid for themselves many times over. Only you can decide if its right for you. Next time I will share a book review of “The Frugal Gambler”. Followed by a review of “Video Poker -Optimum Play” and then conclude with a review of Bob Dancer Presents WinPoker”.
Until next time, remember:
"Luck comes and goes...Knowledge stays forever."
A Winning System Part 2
A Winning System Part 3
A Winning System Part 4