Theoretical and Actual Loss Explained

• In short 
•  Hours spent playing per day
•  X    Spins per hour (figure 360)
• X    Average Bet
• X    House advantage - which I calculate at .15

• ‍Size of bet -  Playing a higher average bet per spin, will net you a higher Theo‍
• Hours played -  The more you play per day on a trip, the higher Theo you’ll generate - this is the biggest contributing factor‍
• Spins per hour - The more spins or hands you play per hour, the higher Theo you’ll generate.   A simple three reel game will generate more spins per hour than a highly volatile game such as the "Big Hot Flaming Pots"  - Dragon Link - Huff-n-Puff
• House Advantage -This one’s a little tricky.  Basically, games that have lower win rates will generate a higher Theo. Slots on a cruise ship have an approximately 85%-91% win rate per dollar, 9% -  15%House Advantage. 

• Consistancy is the key!   The more time you spend in the casino, the better offers you'll receive.
• Time spent playing is the single most important factor in generating a good Theoretical

• Average size of bet) x (Hours played per day) x (Hands per hour - the game you're playing determines this) x (House Advantage, determined by the game you play)
• ‍Size of bet - Playing a higher average bet per hand, will net you a higher Theo‍
• Hours played - The more hours you play per day on a cruise, the higher Theo you’ll generate‍
• Hands per hour - The more hands you play per hour, the higher Theo you’ll generate 
• House Advantage -  Essentially, games that have lower win rates, will generate a higher Theo. For example, playing perfect strategy single-deck blackjack will win at 99% per dollar, 1% House Advantage
• Rule of thumb - Playing 4 hours per day with an average $100 bet per hand, or 8 hours per day with an average of $50 per hand will afford you a consistently good theo

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• The short answer is to simply play longer, or at higher denominations.  But if you’re already playing at the highest level you’re comfortable with, here are a few factors to help maximize your playing score.  
•   Slot players have higher Theo's than table players

      Always play to what you can afford to play, and even more importantly, play what’s fun for you to play.  There's not a comp available that’s worth it if it’s stressful and not enjoyable to achieve!