Quote from: scottybweyy on October 14, 2014, 01:53:36 AM

This game has been fun but is confusing. I'm hoping someone can answer the following questions.

1. What is an example where no one collects a bonus and it carried over to next game?
2. The strategy guide states the house expected return is "1% * playersInGame * tableAmount". I'm confused why the number of players in the game matters for the House_EV? Can someone elaborate/clarify?
3. In the FAQ, a 2nd house EV formula is listed as "1 % * (intendedCashOut - roomAmount) * (roomAmount / intendedCashOut)". Why are there 2 House_EV formulas?
4. In the chat, it was stated the the multiplier is calculated by using a random number from 0 to 1 in the formula m(r)=(99+r)/(100*r). Is this true?
5. Using the below variables, how would you represent Player EV ignoring the bonus profit?

P_EV = Player EV
r_AW = roomAmountWagered
p_AW = playerAmountWagered
p_M = playerMultiplier

P_EV = Huh

1. I believe all bonuses are paid out for each game. If there is leftover after cashed out players are paid, the uncashed out players will be paid. 0x does not pay bonus but 1x does.
2 and 3 I cannot answer as I have not looked at the code nor am I qualified to calculate
4. The multiplier is 1/(1-rand()), subsequently adjusted for 1% house edge
5. see 2 and 3.

If you are looking to play +EV, you should be looking to take more than your share in bonus. You should:

1. Look for games where the top bet is not disproportional compared to overall pot. If pot is 120k and top bet is 100k, the most in bonus you can get is 1.2% of your wager, which will not likely cover the house edge since you contribute 1% of that bonus. If the pot is 800k and top bet is 100k, it's a game worth playing as the possible bonus is 8%.
2. For games worth playing (see 1), cash out as soon as you are in the bonus money. As the game progresses, if the total wagered amount players above you plus your own wager is smaller than the largest bet, that means you are in the money for full bonus, and should cash out immediately. Example: You bet 15k. Max bet in pot is 50k. Game progressed to point where 3 players with 500, 10k, 20k other than you have not cashed out. Cash out immediately since you are in the money for bonus and staying longer does not increase your EV.
3. Take into account that for +EV, your extra bonuses won will need to cover your losing games as well. Not easy.

In the old days when max wager was set at 100k, there were easily games which had 8%-10% bonus. Good times no more. Way she goes.