marccarfi wrote:
> Using my (arbitrary)definition of Hot and Cold streaks; Let's say I
> just had 5 wins in a row then I lose 1 and drop to 1 coin.Now let's
> say the next 10 hands are losers,I'll save 4 coins per hand.If I just
> slow down my play and play 5 coin,I'll lose 5 coins per hand only
> more slowly.So I don't see how that's the same thing.
Hope John doesn't mind if I butt in here ;) ...
The "same thing" is that both methods are a means by which to end up wagering less in any given trip, and therefore moderating your loss exposure ... which I perceive is the exact benefit from your play style that appeals to you.
On the surface, things point strongly to you not having the "psychological bankroll" for 5-coin play of your game. Don't get me wrong ... sometimes I put myself in exactly that same boat. Truth is, with 5-coin play of even a "gentle" game such as JB, it's not difficult to find yourself down by half a royal within a day or two of play ... and my gut sometimes kicks in with a sense that it's near impossible that I'll recover from that anytime soon, much less wonder when the losing will stop.
It takes a firm conviction in the math of a "winning game" (which I'll define as play circumstances giving AT LEAST a .5%-1% advantage) to play through the more dour sessions with any level of comfort and satisfaction. Experience tends to ultimately be the best source of that conviction. (Of course, if you're not playing at an advantage, then your play style is a thoroughly rational means by which to draw play satisfaction ... but it would be even more "rational" to seek an advantage out.)
So, I'll step off the soap box and simply note that you strike me as quite an intelligent and reasonable player. Given that, in time I'm sure you'll eventually "drink the kool-aid" and catch on ;)
- H.
