Originally Posted by arcimede$ View Post
I do play with my own money and get to keep all the winnings. The 2.5% edge I mentioned was my primary play while I wintered in Vegas. I played it for several years. However, it was only a quarter machine so the income wasn't all that great, but both my wife and I played it so we doubled up on the profits. I also found a couple of 2% dollar games to play and a quarter triple play progressive that was usually in the 1-2% range.
Very good, Arc. I'm glad you are the exception and good for you! I am glad there are winners out there. The rest of us who can't find the positive machines need something else-- and that's where I like Rob's money management and his win-goal strategy.

If I were a super human video poker player, playing on the super machines, I might do things in your super way. But alas I'm not. So I have to find other ways to enjoy my visit and lock up profits when I can. And I think a lot of players are like me and a lot of players will also quit when ahead.

It just strikes me funny that you feel quitting when ahead will not make a difference in a player's bottom line?

I remember this advice from my father -- fifty years ago -- when talking about the stock market. He said to me: no one ever went broke selling at a profit. And you know what? No one ever went broke quitting when ahead at a casino game.