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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #260 on: September 04, 2018, 06:03:14 PM »
So then how is losing ~19% per dollar good odds? And that's assuming a cash equivalent prize. If you value prize same as 15k cash, you're losing 1/3 per dollar.
I put 100 in video poker or WOF and walk away with nothing. I would say the raffle is a lot better odds.  :P
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #261 on: September 04, 2018, 06:04:34 PM »
I put 100 in video poker or WOF and walk away with nothing. I would say the raffle is a lot better odds.  :P

Then you don't know how odds work. And if you put 100 in a video poker that gave you 0 odds, then there are other things we should talk about :).

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #262 on: September 04, 2018, 06:08:18 PM »
Then you don't know how odds work. And if you put 100 in a video poker that gave you 0 odds, then there are other things we should talk about :).
We already been through this odds thing. Do I need to school you again?  :P
I didn't say the odds on VP were 0. What are my odds of multiplying my initial investment 5 fold on VP?
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #263 on: September 04, 2018, 06:28:07 PM »
How many tickets were sold in the end, 749?

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #264 on: September 04, 2018, 06:28:59 PM »
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #265 on: September 04, 2018, 06:45:37 PM »
We already been through this odds thing. Do I need to school you again?  :P
I didn't say the odds on VP were 0. What are my odds of multiplying my initial investment 5 fold on VP?

I think I need to explain this to you in simple terms since you're having trouble understanding.

Option 1: Raffle
Probability of winning: 120/739 = 16.2% (close to 5:1)
Prize value: $18,295
Expected value of winnings: 16.2% x $18,295 = $2,964

Option 2: Video poker
Payout %: 95% (this is an assumption based on wizardofvegas data. Anything above 82% works)
Wager: $3600
Expected value of winnings: 95% x $3,600 = $3,420

Why wouldn't you want $456 extra in expected earnings?

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #266 on: September 04, 2018, 06:45:59 PM »
What was the 635 and 710 about?

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #267 on: September 04, 2018, 06:46:44 PM »
We already been through this odds thing. Do I need to school you again?  :P
I didn't say the odds on VP were 0. What are my odds of multiplying my initial investment 5 fold on VP?

To answer your question, it depends on the machine. There's no one answer. It is easier (and more appropriate in this context) to compare expected winnings.

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #269 on: September 04, 2018, 06:54:07 PM »
What was the 635 and 710 about?

2 people bought the 120 ticket package
So they wanted to win twice

Or maybe the raffle was a set up in order to raise even more funds for the Antarctica lubavitch center ?
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #270 on: September 04, 2018, 06:54:53 PM »
I think I need to explain this to you in simple terms since you're having trouble understanding.

Option 1: Raffle
Probability of winning: 120/739 = 16.2% (close to 5:1)
Prize value: $18,295
Expected value of winnings: 16.2% x $18,295 = $2,964

Option 2: Video poker
Payout %: 95% (this is an assumption based on wizardofvegas data. Anything above 82% works)
Wager: $3600
Expected value of winnings: 95% x $3,600 = $3,420

Why wouldn't you want $456 extra in expected earnings?
You are missing the point. I need to turn my 3.6k into 18k+. I know what the odds are for the raffle. Now what are the odds playing VP? Do I need to explain this so a 1st grader can understand?  :)
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #271 on: September 04, 2018, 06:57:15 PM »
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #272 on: September 04, 2018, 07:03:55 PM »
You are missing the point. I need to turn my 3.6k into 18k+. I know what the odds are for the raffle. Now what are the odds playing VP? Do I need to explain this so a 1st grader can understand?  :)

You made a math error, so you are trying to justify by creating a hypothetical of an irrational investor making poor choices.

The only instance where you're math is right is if the investor had a wacky utility function showing a strong preference for exactly a 5x but little preference for any other return, including a 0-5x or >5x. But on purely an expected value basis (which is what my post referred to), you clearly come ahead on VP. Though I have no idea what the odds are on VP machines that accept such high wagers :)

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #273 on: September 04, 2018, 07:20:31 PM »
You made a math error, so you are trying to justify by creating a hypothetical of an irrational investor making poor choices.

The only instance where you're math is right is if the investor had a wacky utility function showing a strong preference for exactly a 5x but little preference for any other return, including a 0-5x or >5x. But on purely an expected value basis (which is what my post referred to), you clearly come ahead on VP. Though I have no idea what the odds are on VP machines that accept such high wagers :)
You can bet $1 on VP. What is my odds of turning my 3.6k into 18k+ before I run out of money (lose my 3.6k).

Your post I responded to was a "poor gamble". I took that mean as opposed to other gambles. I even asked you this?
So you are saying a have a better chance of putting $79 on the pass line and let it ride until I get enough to go?  :)
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #274 on: September 04, 2018, 07:26:36 PM »
You can bet $1 on VP. What is my odds of turning my 3.6k into 18k+ before I run out of money (lose my 3.6k).

Your post I responded to was a "poor gamble". I took that mean as opposed to other gambles. I even asked you this?

That's a silly question, but it's hard to say for sure without knowing the algorithms inside the VP machine. And regardless, you should be looking at expected payount and not a particular outcome. If you care solely about a particular outcome, compare to a game (e.g., roulette) when you can get exactly that outcome. At better odds (6 number combinations have ~16% payout probability)

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #275 on: September 04, 2018, 07:31:08 PM »
That's a silly question,
You are missing the whole point of a "poor gamble". You need to think in terms of a gambler. I have 3.6k and I want to see some penguins for 18k. Are my chances better to enter the raffle at a 5:1 or play VP until I reach 18k.
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #276 on: September 04, 2018, 07:34:04 PM »
You are missing the whole point of a "poor gamble". You need to think in terms of a gambler. I have 3.6k and I want to see some penguins for 18k. Are my chances better to enter the raffle at a 5:1 or play VP until I reach 18k.

100/700 x 15k (I’m assuming 600 tickets purchased aside for you and 100 by you, which gives the best value)
ok, so I understand the math but I'm not sure I'm mekabel the reasoning in this case.

IIUC that's essentially saying if you run this ?? times the average return will be $2143?

Here there's only one shot at it and it's all or nothing. You're not actually expecting a return of $2142. I see it as simply improving your odds of a 15k prize from 1/600 to 1/7.

(Or are you saying in vegas you can get better odds at $15k for $3600?)

ETA: I guess I should've focused more on this part of your post:
Def not worth it solely as a gamble.
You're talking about a purely financial "investment" and I'm talking about an Antarctica raffle :)

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #277 on: September 04, 2018, 07:57:50 PM »
You are missing the whole point of a "poor gamble". You need to think in terms of a gambler. I have 3.6k and I want to see some penguins for 18k. Are my chances better to enter the raffle at a 5:1 or play VP until I reach 18k.

You and I both don't know the specific probability of VP allowing you to reach 18k. But that's irrelevant - If you only care about one particular outcome, play roulette (European would pay out $21,600 at a 16.2% probability based on a $3,600 wager). You'd end up with $3,600 more at the same probability, and just like the raffle it is binary - you win it all or lose it all. Why wouldn't you want an equal chance of $3,600 more???

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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #278 on: September 04, 2018, 08:05:04 PM »
You and I both don't know the specific probability of VP allowing you to reach 18k. But that's irrelevant - If you only care about one particular outcome, play roulette (European would pay out $21,600 at a 16.2% probability based on a $3,600 wager). You'd end up with $3,600 more at the same probability, and just like the raffle it is binary - you win it all or lose it all. Why wouldn't you want an equal chance of $3,600 more???
I understand what you are saying. That is why I asked about craps. My odds would be better at craps of turning my bankroll into 18k than the raffle. I don't know about VP. In this case we want to see the penguins and I need 18k. Getting my bankroll to 15k doesn't cut it. I WANT TO SEE THE PENGUINS!!!  :)
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Re: Another Antarctica Raffle!
« Reply #279 on: September 04, 2018, 08:06:43 PM »
I understand what you are saying. That is why I asked about craps. My odds would be better at craps of turning my bankroll into 18k than the raffle. I don't know about VP. In this case we want to see the penguins and I need 18k. Getting my bankroll to 15k doesn't cut it. I WANT TO SEE THE PENGUINS!!!  :)
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