Originally Posted by redietz View Post
I'm going to simply repeat what Arci asked: "Why hasn't Alan, in journalist mode, gone to a university and asked people with doctorates in math to settle the debate?"

This seems like a simple solution to the whole feud. If mathematicians agree with Alan, then Alan is correct. If they agree with Rob, Rob is correct. If they agree with Arci, Arci is correct.

Why wouldn't you ask math experts a math question?
You would, but video poker is a game that only has a BASIS in math; it is not totally engulfed in it like 2+2 equals 4 is. It is a game that is surrounded by theory, and played by humans whose decision-making can render those theories useless. And only a fool would believe that is a one way street.

Like Alan said, it's as if arci's saying the math is gonna jump up and steal your money if you go against it. Classic.