Romp-Thru-Town Advanced Play Strategy

The reason I developed this new Winning Play Strategy was mainly so that I could continue to consistently win at the game of video poker, while proving that there are more than just a few ways for everyone to do the same -- regardless of gaming bankroll or the amount of time spent on visits to gambling destinations. It is also a great way to earn comps through the use of the slot club card - which I always do with this type of play – and it is a very interesting & enjoyable way to play the game. One of the more positive aspects of this strategy is that it does not encourage, induce, or assist addiction to the game, and there is absolutely no need at all to rush your way through it – as does that dreaded long-term strategy the so-called ‘gurus’ who are in the video poker marketing business lead everyone into playing. It is based on pre-set goals, a firm bankroll requirement, a combined fun & work ethic, an understanding that >100% games mean absolutely nothing when you go in to win TODAY, and the discipline and determination to do what you say you are going to do while involved in casino action. Nothing is more important than that.

1. Your bankroll requirement is ALWAYS 3X – 400 credits of the highest denomination you intend to play in your session. In other words, if your highest level is expected to be dollars, then you should have a bankroll of $1200 for gaming. If it’s $5, you’ll need $6000. If it is quarters, then you need $300. If it is nickels it’s $60. This is a Play Strategy for everyone. The 3X bankroll requirement is based on the expectation that you will have enough cash to play 3 sessions. I have never lost 3 in a row.

2. Choose games that are multi-game/multi-denominational, and they must have Bonus Poker or ACES BONUS POKER paying 10 credits for two pair - as well as either Super Double Bonus Poker, Triple Bonus Poker Plus, or Super Aces Bonus Poker, or Double Double Bonus Poker - in that order of precedence (and SDBP is a FAR superior game for all of my strategies). And NEVER be overly concerned about pay tables where you choose to play. Just pick out the best pay table in the most comfortable area that YOU want to play in. Pay tables are what they are, and are much less important than a host of other factors when gambling on video poker machines.

3. There must be at least 3 denomination choices on the screen, but 4 or more is preferable. The more choices, the higher the probability that you will win. My favorite - but not very common - is a 7-level 25c thru $25 ARTT.

4. You must not alter your pre-planned play method at any time. To do so will mean almost a certain session loss.

5. Always play max credits on each hand. You always want that bonus if and when you are lucky enough to hit the Royal.

6. For an example of play, I’ll assume a multi-denominational screen that has $1/$2/$5/$10/$25 (similar to what I’d play), and I’ll explain the process with my particular session goals when playing 5-levels. (You may choose any goals that are comfortable to you. It also could be 1c/2c/5c/10c/25c, the highly common bartop 25c/50c/$1/$2 four-level, or any other combination - which makes this a very flexible strategy). For this example ($1 thru $25) my goals are a simple $25 mini-session win goal, where when reached & regardless of which denomination I’m at when reaching it, I automatically start another session on $1 BP. When playing up to $25 I set a $200 session goal, and I like to play at least 4 sessions a day - or until I win at least $1000 overall. These goals are always variable and need not be set in stone, unlike the rules governing exactly how to PLAY ARTT.

7. I play a hand on $1 BP. If I push or win I play another. If I lose I switch to $2 BP. On $2 if I push I play another. If I win two pair or higher I go back to $1 and start again. If I lose I switch to $5 BP. On $5 if I push I play another. If I win two pair or higher I go back to $1 and start again. If I lose I switch to $10 BP. On $10 if I push I play another. If I win two pair or higher I go back to $1 and start again. If I lose, I keep playing $10 BP until I attain the return-to-dollars position I was trying to get to by winning two pair on my first hand on the $10 game -- or I lose 100 credits at the $10 level. I then switch over to one of the advanced BP games on $10 until & if I win enough to attain the return-to-dollars position I talked about earlier, or I lose it. Then I start at dollars once again.

You’ll find that you will win your mini-goal (or close to it) > 50% of the time, while you will need to go into your top level denomination - or even into the advanced BP games at that level - in order to win the rest of the time. To compensate for that, there are times when a large winner is hit within your higher denominations, and you will be done for the day. You may also lose 1/3 of your bankroll, requiring you to start again. I am prepared for that by having a total gaming bankroll - as Rule #1 requires. The big wins will come, and they will replenish your losses and more. You must not play until you are also MENTALLY prepared 100%. Any deviations, wavering, uncertainty, or allowing yourself to be distracted by casino promotions nearly always spells doom in gambling.

One complaint might be that it is tedious constantly switching from denomination to denomination. It may be, but would you rather go home losing your shirt yet again, or with a few extra bucks in your pockets? I find it minimally tedious and extremely satisfying and enjoyable. Remember, at the higher levels that you have to go to only when losing, a huge winner could be there for you. Naturally, the ‘gurus’, math "experts" and "advantage players will find this distasteful because they are so compelled to play on and on that nothing satisfies as much as lightening-fast play. They haven't the patience to wait for a machine to switch over denominations in order to play that next hand, and their insatiable need for the intermittent satisfaction of a winning hand dictates and defines their gambling problem - where they HAVE TO HAVE wins to compensate for their years upon years of losing. YOU can be different!