[vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 2 OCT 2012

 

Well, I'll offer my own apology for a possible misreading and likely having come across a little thin skinned.

I didn't think a definition was in dispute ... I just expressed an opinion that the term "power of the pack" itself didn't shed a lot of insight into what's really at work. (By contrast, I find "penalty card" to get directly to the heart of what the term describes.) I also suggested that your article may have been lacking by citing examples, without providing a gut level generalization that cemented the concept.

But, that is, of course, a matter of opinion. I find it notable that no one else was prompted to weigh in on how strongly the term itself communicates the concept to them, or remark on the article. As such, it's probably a good idea to ditch the discussion.

- H.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@...> wrote:
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> Harry wrote: Really, Bob?? I never considered "obfuscate" to rest among the most arcane reaches of my, or most anyone else's, vocabulary. While I suppose we could debate what percentage of vpFREE members could define this word, my comment was intended to be clever and smart-alecky. Apparently it didn't come across that way, at least to Harry, so I apologize to both him and the others here for my unsuccessful attempt at humor. Reading this thread, one could easily come to the conclusion that Harry and I are feuding with each other about the "Power of the Pack" definition. I don't think this is the case. We are friends and have mutual respect. It's a tough concept to explain --- and Harry and I have different preferences on the best way to simply that explanation. But neither of us are taking the position that the other guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Bob

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[vpFREE] lOOKING FOR LAS VEGAS ADVISOR BOOK

 


My girlfriend and myself are headed to Vegas Oct 22 and are looking for any Las Vegas Advisor coupon books.

We bought one and never used it and must of let it in the rental car. {Dumb old Grandmas}

We have the ACG books but usually like to do some trading for extra coupons out of the advisor but NO BOOK

I will gladly pay postage or something for it,

Sharon from Wisconsin

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RE: [vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 2 OCT 2012

 


Harry wrote: Really, Bob?? I never considered "obfuscate" to rest among the most arcane reaches of my, or most anyone else's, vocabulary. While I suppose we could debate what percentage of vpFREE members could define this word, my comment was intended to be clever and smart-alecky. Apparently it didn't come across that way, at least to Harry, so I apologize to both him and the others here for my unsuccessful attempt at humor. Reading this thread, one could easily come to the conclusion that Harry and I are feuding with each other about the "Power of the Pack" definition. I don't think this is the case. We are friends and have mutual respect. It's a tough concept to explain --- and Harry and I have different preferences on the best way to simply that explanation. But neither of us are taking the position that the other guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Bob



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[vpFREE] LVH free play downgrade

 

$200/trip has been the norm for us for a few years; except for the period when the (MIA) FP Pick'em was reporting as a slot machine. Then we were "high rollers" (remember the "C1 and C2" rating days?).

Last 2 trips to Vegas have been getting $150 each NIGHT stayed and they have been very nice winning trips - apparently with the computer calling this to management's attention.

LVH offer for October thru December received and it is $50/month (room reservation required).

So, our home base casino in Vegas is dead but we went out with a bang.

Oh well, gotta find a new joint.

Dave in Boston

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[vpFREE] Re: South Point Monthly Mailers

 


For the "smaller players."
If you are a winner, you get nothing. If you lose you get something.

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> Is the SP still sending the 50/wk, 30/wk, ect mailers out? Do you have to average 60K, 20K, ect over the course of the 3 month "earn" period to get the respective mailer? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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> I think it's been two years since they changed their mailers? They now use the voodoo method. It's based on many factors including theo of the game, time playing, and coin-in but being a winner is bad. My wife and I each do approx $80,000 coin-in a month. She gets a $75 a week mailer with the dinner for two coupon because she is losing this year. I get $20 a week and a $15 off any restaurant for being a winner this year.
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[vpFREE] Re: South Point Monthly Mailers

 


--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Dan Hoover <hoover36@...> wrote:
Is the SP still sending the 50/wk, 30/wk, ect mailers out? Do you have to average 60K, 20K, ect over the course of the 3 month "earn" period to get the respective mailer? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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I think it's been two years since they changed their mailers? They now use the voodoo method. It's based on many factors including theo of the game, time playing, and coin-in but being a winner is bad. My wife and I each do approx $80,000 coin-in a month. She gets a $75 a week mailer with the dinner for two coupon because she is losing this year. I get $20 a week and a $15 off any restaurant for being a winner this year.

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[vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 2 OCT 2012

 



--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@...> wrote:
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> Harry wrote: Looking to keep things simple, what I'll observe is that I find "power of the pack" tends to obfuscate what exactly is involved in a shift to hold strategy. Just using the word "obfuscate" tends to obfuscate the matter Bob

Really, Bob??

I never considered "obfuscate" to rest among the most arcane reaches of my, or most anyone else's, vocabulary.

I gonna guess that most who read the post got that I generally meant "make obscure". (And for those who didn't, if they googled a dictionary to learn a new word, I don't think that's such a bad thing.)

So why didn't I just say "obscure"? Because the primary implication of "obfuscate" is "to confuse", something that "obscure" doesn't directly communicate.

- H.

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RE: [vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 2 OCT 2012

 


Harry wrote: Looking to keep things simple, what I'll observe is that I find "power of the pack" tends to obfuscate what exactly is involved in a shift to hold strategy. Just using the word "obfuscate" tends to obfuscate the matter Bob



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RE: [vpFREE] Re: WMS Video Poker

 



Harry wrote: Given the success apparently enjoyed by Action Gaming in defending their "look and feel" patent for multi-play poker, I'm surprised that IGT isn't vigorously challenging this new introduction by WMS.

The Action Gaming Triple Play patent has been used to challenge certain games in the past. It is not, however, a vehicle to challenge all multi-line games. The primary feature of the patent (in my non-lawyer opinion) is that when you hold one or more cards in one hand before the draw, those cards are automatically held in other hands. In Winning Streak the cards move up AFTER the draw (I think --- I concentrated on looking at other games in the WMS booth this year and didn't look at that one.) Also, Multi Strike is not an Action Gaming. It was developed by Leading Edge Design. Five Play Multi Strike is a joint-effort between Action Gaming and Leading Edge Design. Also, Action Gaming now prefers to call themselves videopoker.com Bob



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