I don't see why the EV would be affected. Variance would be lower due to the negative correlation of the different lines, but every line would have the same EV as if it were a single line machine.
----- Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net> wrote:
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>I've never played fewer than the full-play 9 lines. But I've been asked a
> question about playing just 3 lines. This person says that if you play 3
> lines, the machines has you play just the top, middle, and bottom straight
> across, no lines intersecting, and therefore no chance to get multiple
> royals, quads, etc.on a draw (you could if you were dealt them) since you
> are still playing just out of one deck. Seems like this lower the EV
> considerably, right or wrong??????
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