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The data show that John's edge odds increase by 6 percent after midnight. Also, the losing rates of
poorer players (Sid and Ted) decrease at the expense of better players (Quintin and Scotty); that
advantageous shift in money flow is accomplished without costing John money. In other words,
John controls the money flow at lower costs during the late hours.
In determining the value of playing all night, John considers the effects of his job, health, and
personal life. He evaluates each game, and then enforces an earlier quitting time in games of lesser
value.
The data in the following chart indicate that personal considerations outweigh the additional
$28,000 per year that John could have earned by playing as late and as often in the lower-stake
games as he does in the high-stake Monday night game.
Game Quitting Time
One-Year
Income
(# games)
Monday None (4-5 a.m.) $42,000 (50) $42,000 (d=0)
Estimated Income for
50 Games
Played until 4:00 am.
d = The difference between
columns 3 and 4.
Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 a.m. $2,500 (17) $17,600 (d=$15,100)
Friday 1:00 a.m. $ 9,500 (48) $22,400 (d=$l2,900)
Totals --- $54,000 $82,000 (d=$28,000)
4. Contacting Players (103)
A list of players and a telephone are two important tools for organizing a game. The good player usually
asks other players to help him organize the game. (Eager players and recent winners will normally help.)
To conceal his eagerness for losers to play, the good player asks other players to call the big losers. If
negative feelings develop about his organizing efforts, he simply stops telephoning anyone for a few
games. His "strike" quickly makes the other players appreciate and support his organizing efforts.
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