Relearning lower rolling ways

[tee2green]

Stay off machines where max bet is $8.88.

I think max bet on most of the machines I play is $2.50-$3. If you get bored playing these, just add more alcohol.

I totally agree with this (for my play at least). I found myself drawn to the 3 reel babies in KC and spent way too much of my winnings playing at the $5.28 and $8.88 level because of the potential. After that I avoid them like the plague because of the temptation.

For me, I end up playing higher bets at M&Gs because I save M&G BR by not spending much at the locals. My trips to the locals are mostly about seeing if I can turn minimal FP and maybe $100 a trip into additional BR for the next M&G. I'm most comfortable at max $2 machines but at a M&G will also go as high as $4 bets and an occasional $1 video slot $9 bet if I'm ahead. At last year's AC M&G, I got so much play all weekend from that TW at Harrah's betting $1.60 and that was so much more fun than having to invest hundreds into a machine at a higher bet only to get a nice win that only brought me back to even.

I say do what makes you happy Dina and is economically comfortable. You're a smart woman and I don't think you'll ever put yourself in a position where you find yourself in serious trouble.

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[michelelovesvegas]

I totally agree with this (for my play at least). I found myself drawn to the 3 reel babies in KC and spent way too much of my winnings playing at the $5.28 and $8.88 level because of the potential. After that I avoid them like the plague because of the temptation.


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That is where I went wrong on my first night in KC!! Never again. I just kept remembering when my DH put in 100.00 and got his tito up to 2000.00 without a HP. Chasing it.. I did. Still had a blast though.

I flip flop between low rolling and max betting. Love VP and find it hard to play quarters, like playing 5.00 a hand sometimes more if I have the BR.

I could not imagine a 10 day gambling trip. I don't know how I would make my BR last unless I had some good hits, but when I get good hits, I tend to be reckless. This is a good question/thought you brought up.

[BorgataBabe]

@DK528, I keep saying I am going to play what I consider to be midway bets (1.50-2.00) and no more than this but I always end up increasing my bets.

Personally, I never get any good hits playing $1.00 or less, whenever I try it I feel like it is just a slow bleed. I feel like others, bet what you are comfortable playing with the BR you plan on taking when you go to the casino.


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[DK528]

That is where I went wrong on my first night in KC!! Never again. I just kept remembering when my DH put in 100.00 and got his tito up to 2000.00 without a HP. Chasing it.. I did. Still had a blast though.

I flip flop between low rolling and max betting. Love VP and find it hard to play quarters, like playing 5.00 a hand sometimes more if I have the BR.

I could not imagine a 10 day gambling trip. I don't know how I would make my BR last unless I had some good hits, but when I get good hits, I tend to be reckless. This is a good question/thought you brought up.

I don't think it'll be 10 full days of gambling, thank goodness! A friend (or two) will be with me the first 7 days and we're planning a lot of pool time and going out festivities. Planning to play to my usual level at Cosmo, a bit lower at Bellagio and then staying at MO with very small BRs those days and plans to not gamble other than at evening for a bit.

[DK528]

I totally agree with this (for my play at least). I found myself drawn to the 3 reel babies in KC and spent way too much of my winnings playing at the $5.28 and $8.88 level because of the potential. After that I avoid them like the plague because of the temptation.

For me, I end up playing higher bets at M&Gs because I save M&G BR by not spending much at the locals. My trips to the locals are mostly about seeing if I can turn minimal FP and maybe $100 a trip into additional BR for the next M&G. I'm most comfortable at max $2 machines but at a M&G will also go as high as $4 bets and an occasional $1 video slot $9 bet if I'm ahead. At last year's AC M&G, I got so much play all weekend from that TW at Harrah's betting $1.60 and that was so much more fun than having to invest hundreds into a machine at a higher bet only to get a nice win that only brought me back to even.

I say do what makes you happy Dina and is economically comfortable. You're a smart woman and I don't think you'll ever put yourself in a position where you find yourself in serious trouble.

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Thanks, Ida. Yeah, I need to switch my mentality for my visits to the local, if I continue to go. On the one hand, I don't want to but on the other, want to "practice" lower betting. But yeah, I'm not concerned (yet) about it being a problem just want to ease up and looking for tips.

@DK528, I keep saying I am going to play what I consider to be midway bets (1.50-2.00) and no more than this but I always end up increasing my bets.

Personally, I never get any good hits playing $1.00 or less, whenever I try it I feel like it is just a slow bleed. I feel like others, bet what you are comfortable playing with the BR you plan on taking when you go to the casino.


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Exactly, BB. It's the creeping-higher bets that I want to curb. I'm fine betting higher if I plan to but don't like it when I say I'll bet $1.50-3 and then start betting more.

[Elf70]

I’m quite interested in your attempt to “re-train” yourself. I’ve often wondered if I would still enjoy slotting if I decreased my bet size. I think I would as I enjoy playing the buffalo games at a much smaller bet than my HL runs. I think your idea of low playing at your local is a good one. Maybe incorporate Derek’s Tito cash out method at the same time. Challenge yourself to build titos instead of concentrating on the win amounts which will be smaller than your used to. I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes for you.

[dvandentop]

Yeah I don't Blame you Comp ratio as you say to how much coin in ratio just isn't as good and paybacks are getting any better.


I looked at my win loss from a couple years ago deffiinitely less big wins yet increase bankroll per trip so I am deffiinitely in the same boat as your thought process as well.

[DK528]

I’m quite interested in your attempt to “re-train” yourself. I’ve often wondered if I would still enjoy slotting if I decreased my bet size. I think I would as I enjoy playing the buffalo games at a much smaller bet than my HL runs. I think your idea of low playing at your local is a good one. Maybe incorporate Derek’s Tito cash out method at the same time. Challenge yourself to build titos instead of concentrating on the win amounts which will be smaller than your used to. I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes for you.

Good idea Elf about building titos. I do that to some extent now but it's for big wins only ... need to drop the threshold.

I'll report back after my first lower-rolling trip about how I felt. I'll have to get over the feeling of multiplying whatever nice wins I have by my old bet levels

Yeah I don't Blame you Comp ratio as you say to how much coin in ratio just isn't as good and paybacks are getting any better.


I looked at my win loss from a couple years ago deffiinitely less big wins yet increase bankroll per trip so I am deffiinitely in the same boat as your thought process as well.

Cosmo still treats me well. No increase in offers from mlife places to be honest. But the rare true HL betting I do doesn't produce any real wins for me.


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[1745box]

Try it for a month. What's the worst that can happen? You may be very pleasantly surprised. I think it's a great idea.

[Georgiagambler]

I can't offer any advice I have no control lol but I wanted to wish you good luck. I think generally you are pretty disciplined and you can probably do it with no issue. Even if I start trying to low-mid roll I eventually digress. I have been moving away from high bets on penny machines and would rather play a higher denom machine with the same bet level. For example instead of $8.80 on penny I might go to $5 denom 2 coin machine. Or if I'm betting $3 penny go to $1 denom - 3 coin. Of course this means I'm changing mostly to reels.


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