Originally Posted by
ORDflyer
Slot points key off of "theoretical loss." That is how much a player is likely to lose over a period of play. Points give back a percentage of theoetical loss. If you must play slots, go for a machine with the highest possible progressive Jackpot. The theoretical loss in the formula the casino uses will be the same for that machine and the one next to it with a lower progressive. The suggestions to play Vvdeo poker are misleading as VP gives you less points per dollar coin in as the player's theoretical loss is lower.
I wouldn't necessarily say misleading, but there is no transparency in playing slots. With regard to point multipliers (of which I've been involved in quite a few in Atlantic City) --- the ultimate goal is to basically have a +EV situation (or as close to a +EV situation) as possible. That is an impossibility with slots, as the hold is just to high on even the best of machines.
The only way to take advantage of a points multiplier to play full pay (or best available) VP with the multiplier.
Any other play, is basically worthless (especially slots), as you will
potentially be gambling way more $$$ than can be offset by the comps/points x multiplier.
Of course, if slots is what you consider good entertainment, and you were going to play anyway, might as well play when you have a points multiplier.
