Re: [vpFREE] Bonusing Slots

 

The group has discussed the "must hit by" progressives. The "Aristocrat" versions are extremely common. Similar games made by other companies as well. Unfortunately the latest chips for the Aristocrat versions slow down the progressive feed rate when a progressive reaches 90% of the max. To determine if one is playable: 1. Determine the progressive feed rates. 2. The expected hit point for these progressives is halfway between the current value and maximum value. 3. Determine the average amount of wagers needed to hit the progressive your chasing and multiply it by the expected loss rate. If the progressive is higher than that figure, it is theoretically playable but you know the variance on these is sky high!

Example: I am from the Chicago area. The Rivers (One of the casinos I monitor.) has these games. The lower progressive starts at $50 and must hit by $100.

Lets say the current progressive is $97. The average hit point is $98.50. The meter feed rate is 1c per $4. $1.50 of average meter move. Expected average wagers to hit is $600. I estimate the loss rate at 16% (Probably around 10%-12% in LV). Average cost to hit is $96 so this game is barely playable. The second progressive on this machine gives me a little cushion. 

I hope this helps.

Howard W. Stern




On Saturday, July 26, 2014 2:22 PM, "'Queen of Comps' queenofcomps@cox.net [vpFREE]" <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
Are there any bonusing slots (like Piggy Bankin') around these days for "wongers"?  In casinos?  On cruise ships? 
 
I need a very current update from someone who has actually seen or played one in the last 6-12 months.  I haven't seen one myself or heard a recent report about any.
 
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