Originally Posted by Don Perignom View Post
Originally Posted by mickeycrimm View Post
The problem is trading your better expectation elsewhere to do it.
On that line, what would you recommend now?

Boyd implemented some adverse changes, dating back to late 2018. VP now requires double coin-in (0.05% base), and tier points are keyed to theo. Initially both Canneries stayed un-consolidated, but then in 2020, Eastside closed permanently, while original Cannery's slot club was folded into the Oh Brother ship.

Also in 2020, promos were slashed.

Palms, meanwhile, was assimilated into Stations, but now the California Indians are in control. I've heard decent feedback on comps and promos, but reported best game is only Bonus Poker. The good news there is it's available in multi-line.
The money is just not there in video poker these days compared to advantage slots. Even Bob Dancer has made the switch. He's covered it somewhat in his LVA blog. He works mid-strip. He runs a slot route on cruises. He hasn't totally quit video poker but plays it much less these days.

Advantage slot play doesn't always generate comp. That's because your wager is controlled by the amount of action you run. Let's say one day you find a 20% advantage that has $400 in expectation sitting there. That's just a $2000 wager. Doesn't generate much comp. So what should you do? I personally take the $400 and forego the comp.