--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@...> wrote:
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> If you go to the VPFree webpage, and then go to FAQ you will find a discussion of Indian casinos. This will answer most of your questions if not all.
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I'm not sure that questioning the fairness of Indian casinos is relevant. But I can see why people think that way. There is the implication that casinos will cheat players unless (or until) they are caught. And, since Indian casinos are less monitored, BEWARE!
But, it's like trying to solve a crime where the evidence is always hidden from you. Video poker is mathematical by design. Certain card combinations come up a certain number of times in optimal play. Generally, there's only one ideal way to play a hand. And so forth.
These things occur in an "ideal" world. One plus one should always equal two. So why is your return so far off from what you'd expect?
The problem occurs when you try to apply clearly defined mathematics to an imperfect environment like a casino. You might know perfect strategy, but you can't win if the casino somehow prevents you from doing so. And, as often stated here on vpFREE, how would you even know what they're doing?
Since we never have perfect information about ANY casino, Indian or otherwise. We simply hope that gaming commissions, et al will give us all a fair chance. But, again, you never really "know" with 100% certainty, do you?
For what it's worth, my personal criteria is this: I either need to win (more than I lose). OR, I need to be treated really well (if I'm losing) in order for me to want to return to try to win. And, even then, I'm not taking indefinite unlimited chances.
In response, some of you would say (and have said), "Oh, but Keep playing if you're losing, eventually the 'math' will catch up with you".
That's certainly true. But that's in a perfect world with perfect information.
Not a casino, Indian or otherwise.
