Does the Shamus still post?

[The Shamus]

People ask if I still post. Well … in April 2018 I started to feel like putting something up might be possible -- but I didn't know how to edit anymore (stroke), so I am still learning. I just past 1500 videos -- and an official video will show up sometime soon!

In the meantime -- hear is one I released today -- my friend is Slot Mole -- some of you may remember CDN$ = 5c.

He was back from the Edmonton casinos a few days ago!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HalPGXzi_5c&t=19s

Daddywowwow was nice enough to send this video of the new Jackpot Party


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wd4qLTIEeg&t=2s

Yes -- I put together 23 videos on the G2E 2018:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36bDGx3_cuI&t=111s

Only me and my sister watch my site (and my sister doesn't watch) -- so that would be great if you wanted to watch one!

/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\

[Jen Jen]

Nice to see you posting! Glad your health is doing better.

[Georgiagambler]

Welcome back Shamus - good to hear from you


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[clemi]

Hi Shamus, glad to see your post!

[The Shamus]

Hi Jem Jen:

Hindsight is 20/20 --- if I had blood thinner -- I wouldn't have had a stroke -- and then I would likely be back at work -- driving to Toronto. As it is, I may not work again but who knows. I never thought I would get this good! We never know what can happen. For a long time I played badminton until my defibrillator went off. Now that arm is done until I can get the left one playing. Just another challenge -- who wants to play! Take care Jen Jen -- I have to have a good sense of humour -- otherwise, you will not feel like making it!


Live every day to the fullest --- sounds like the start of my video:


The lead in:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EHhHh8x3PI&t=12s

/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\

[The Shamus]

There is my Clemi. It's funny, cause a stroke causes weird things -- and one of them is forgetting every password as peoples names. As soon as you see the see their name, you know exactly who they are You brain knows … but you have to find a new neural pathway to get there.

See ya soon Clemi!

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[The Shamus]

Thanks Georgia Gambler -- I really appreciate that from the bottom of my heart! There seem to be a number of people who don't remember me -- or people do not like my small hits. Both of these were at del Lago in New York (about an hour from Turning Stone:

A 40-cent bet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIYPz1Mmd58

A 60-cent bet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAaiA9D8rA8&t=20s

Not bad?

/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\

[Georgiagambler]

Thanks Georgia Gambler -- I really appreciate that from the bottom of my heart! There seem to be a number of people who don't remember me -- or people do not like my small hits. Both of these were at del Lago in New York (about an hour from Turning Stone:

A 40-cent bet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIYPz1Mmd58

A 60-cent bet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAaiA9D8rA8&t=20s

Not bad?

/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\

Yes I remember you! I recently watched your video at Firekeepers. If you happen to go back to Battle Creek, my sister has a little restaurant in downtown called Umami Ramen. I like the games at Firekeepers.


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[The Shamus]

Hi Georgiagambler:

We will eat there. Play the slot machine. Give her lots of plus. Does she play slots. I'm in Detroit soon but our destinations will be up to the driver. I understand they did offer a free room!

Thanks for watching my videos. Hopefully we connect!

/\/\/\/\ the shamus /\/\/\\

[chrissyDee]

I think of you often, Shamus. I am glad you are doing better and are posting here for us. I look forward to watching your videos when I get home. Take care!


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[Penguin]

Hey Shamus -- sent you a private message. You may reply to the whole board if you wish.

[nhmajik]

Hi Shamus, Glad to see you feeling better. Enjoyed the videos with your mom,

[The Shamus]

Hi chrissyDee -- I had heart failure since I was 31 -- and a lot of people new -- although my mouth and energy used to get me through. twelve hours of badminton a week and 1 to 5 years lasted 18 before I became sick enough for a week of testing tp make sure you have the support! I am really lucky to have all of you folks! You have been too kind!


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[phillycub]

Glad to see you back posting buddy


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[The Shamus]

Hi Penguin:

I started answering the question -- then -- forgot to send -- but, lot of people will like the information. Please don't hesitate to email me anytime in the future - I'll try not to be so forgetful.

So, here was your email:

Penguin: Regarding multi-denomination slots: The % hold change when going from the lower denomination to a higher denomination? Example 1 cent going to 10 cent per credit.

The Shamus: Traditionally, multi-denomination machines can be set to have payback for each bet level. Does the casino take advantage of this. Traditionally no.

Penguin: I asked this once of slot supervisor at JACK in Cleveland. His answer was he didn't think so. Said in Vegas if the % hold changed then you need a separate asset number attached to the slot for each denomination.

The Shamus: This guy sounds right on -- and I think he makes a very good point. Reporting for different payback percentage would be a nightmare.

Penguin: My thought was that maybe those machines paid at the higher denomination for all denominations. Slot supervisor at Joliet commented to me the other day that multi-denomination machines did pay out better than the penny machines.

The Shamus: The fact is -- we don't really know -- and the information on the PAYBACK % should be available. I will have a future article on this. It is possible that multi-denominations pay better … but I can not make a statement about all casinos. At Joliet, if the said the payback is better -- I tend to believe them.

This stuff is all getting cloudy, because Aristocrat is releasing game that require 6 symbol for the BONUS but trigger on 5 symbols if you play at least 5 cents. So, does this suggest the payback % is variable built in?

Are multi-denomination machine hooked up to server based gaming. The whole thing still seems like a blur!


/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\


PS - If you switch between the bet level, -- if the symbols do not change on the reels … my understanding, the payback % is not different.