Frank, I am reading your exchange on the LVA board about this issue. And I think the major point is this:

Rob's system by definition excludes the strategy of advantage play. He says it is difficult if not impossible to find the coveted full pay machines and the promotions. And he also addresses the desire not to be anchored to a machine for any length of time in order to see the long term return that AP offers.

Rob's system is for visitors to a casino who are not long term players, and who may not be able to find the coveted full pay machines. Rob's system is all about maximizing your return in the short run and to get on with your Vegas vacation. You could call his system the "get lucky and get out" system.

His setting of a win goal allows players to enjoy the rest of their trip. His entire strategy is based on the desire not to spend hour after hour at a video poker machine seeking long term results. His strategy is about scoring the win that will allow a player to reach a win goal and get the heck outta there.

APers look at the coveted full pay machine as an opportunity to win their "edge" on each hand played over the long term. RS says "I don't want to be there for the long term, I want to win some money and go enjoy my life."

Well, I kinda feel the same way. I like to pocket a win and take it home with me and when I get to take money home it allows me to go back and play some more for fun and recreation.

Rob is quite upfront that all of his special plays are at a disadvantage when the "math" is used. But as he says, when you do get lucky and hit with a special play, it can give you enough profit so you can leave and do other things.