This follow-up considers whether a multiplier calculation carries across different Good Times Pay games. Its useful wider lesson is to compare the cost of enabling a feature with the distribution of its awards, rather than assuming that a familiar multiplier display guarantees identical value.
The wider question
A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.
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John Robison · Jul 31, 2024
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