That part is definitely optimal because expectations are linear meaning the expected value of aX+bY is aE(X)+bE(Y). I'm still not sure about how to make decisions about when to play the machine though.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, savorvpx <savorvpx@...> wrote:
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> On multiline progressives that have a royal progressive on each hand, I average them and proceed as if it were a single-line progressive with that jackpot. Someone may recommend a more sophisticated method.
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> So where's Frank Kneeland?
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> P. S. Regarding the confidence quantifier he posted a lot about a few months ago, I just saw this on his website. No indication of when it was written -
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> "If you are coming to this site to download "The Confidence Quantifier" mentioned in my article this month in Blackjack Insider Newsletter please check back in about a week. And sorry for the delay. The utility did not pass the final code check and I'm having to re-write parts of it. I will release it just as quickly as it's working well and it should be soon."
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> https://www.progressivevp.com/
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vpplayer88" <vpplayer88@> wrote:
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> > I am wondering about machines with multiple progressive jackpots, say three, five or ten handed machines with a separate jackpot for each hand. At a single hand machine, the strategy is obvious, sit down when the jackpot is high and play until it hits. In addition, it's clear how meter rise affects the expected return, especially if you can take the entire bank.
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> > Does anyone have any thoughts on strategies for multi hand progressives. You still sit down when the progressive is high but what is the new stopping rule? How does meter rise affect the game return?
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> > If you saw a machine where the meter rise was greater than the house edge on the base jackpot, how would that change the optimal strategy? For example, would the optimal strategy ever be play until a dealt royal?
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