Suncoast Bingo

Introduction

The Suncoast bingo hall boasts an impressive capacity with 600 seats. It offers spaciousness with high ceilings, wide pathways, excellent lighting, plush carpets, stylish granite-topped tables, and cozy seating. The staff members are notably friendly and eager to assist. There's a designated area for smokers, and the air circulation system works well enough that I couldn't smell smoke much beyond the smoking section.

Disclaimer

It's essential to treat the estimates regarding the number of cards in play and their respective values as approximate figures. Due to the nature of bingo, where the odds hinge on the number of players, which isn't disclosed to participants, analyzing the game is quite challenging. I've made the best attempt to assess it based on available information. bingo calculator , and recording the growth in Cash Ball jackpots The evaluations provided on this page are based on a limited sample size, which may not be as comprehensive as I would have preferred, so please interpret these estimates with caution, keeping in mind a significant margin for error.

Games

Every odd hour from 9 AM to 11 PM, there are thirteen games played. Below is a breakdown of the games offered in each session:

Sessions

Certain game sessions offer enhanced multipliers or higher payouts in game 13 than others. Here’s a brief overview of each of these sessions.

• 9 AM: Games 1-12 follow standard payout rules. In game 13, a reward of $250 is given for red & blue cards, and $500 for green & tan. As a second chance, game 13 pays $125 for red & blue, and $250 for green & tan.
• 11 AM: Games 3, 5, 7 and 10 provide doubled payouts. For game 13, the prizes are $250 for blue cards, $500 for red, $750 for green, and $1,000 for tan. Second chance rewards in game 13 are $125 for blue, $250 for red, $375 for green, and $500 for tan.
• 1 PM: Games 1-12 follow regular payouts. Game 13 offers $1,000 for any color card, while second and third chances provide $500 for any card.
• 3 PM: All games (except number 8 and game 13) pay with doubled rewards. Game 13 payouts are $250 for blue, $500 for red, $750 for green, and $1,000 for tan. The second chance in game 13 pays $125 for blue, $250 for red, $375 for green, and $500 for tan.
• 5 PM: Again, games 1-12 offer regular payouts. For game 13, both first and second chances pay $250 for red & blue, and $500 for green & tan.
• 7 PM: Games 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 11 provide double rewards, while games 3, 5, 7, 10, and 12 pay three times the regular amount. Game 13's first and second chances reward $250 for blue, $500 for red, $750 for green, and $1,000 for tan, with the third chance returning $125 for blue, $250 for red, $375 for green, and $500 for tan.
• 9 PM: Standard payouts are in effect for games 1-12. In game 13, first and second chances yield $1,000 for any color card, while a third chance gives $500 for any card.
• 11 PM: For games 3, 5, 7 and 10, payout rewards are doubled. Game 13 awards $250 for blue, $500 for red, $750 for green, and $1,000 for tan. Additionally, the second chance pays $125 for blue, $250 for red, $375 for green, and $500 for tan.

Terms
Regular payout = No multiplier applies. Blue cards yield $50, reds yield $100, greens yield $150, and tans yield $200.
Double payout = A 2x multiplier is active. Blue cards earn $100, reds earn $200, greens earn $300, and tans earn $400.
Triple payout = A 3x multiplier is in effect. Blue cards get $150, reds $300, greens $450, and tans $600.

The upcoming table outlines the potential total prize amounts for each color of card during each session.

Cards and Packages

The standard cards, ranked from lowest to highest value, include blue, red, green, and tan. Additionally, there are specialized cards for specific games, such as Dual Daubs and Super Multi-Win Coveralls, which will be elaborated upon later. The standard payout amounts are $50 for blue, $100 for red, $150 for green, and $200 for tan. Just like many bingo venues in Vegas, some games and sessions may double or even triple these amounts.

The next table outlines the various card packages available for purchase by players. The four columns on the right indicate how many packs of each color the player can acquire. Each pack consists of six cards, meaning that half a pack would have three cards. It's worth noting that this table does not consider the two complimentary Bonus (blue) packs awarded to players who opt to pay the $2 electronic rental fee.

The table above illustrates some clear economies of scale. For all color packs and rainbow collections, if a player buys two packs, they get an additional one for free.

You might also observe that if payouts across the games were strictly aligned with card color (1x for blue, 2x for red, 3x for green, and 4x for tan), tan cards would provide the highest value when buying single-color cards. Nonetheless, some sessions do not offer proportional rewards for premium cards in the final game. The sessions where no penalty applies for premium cards are at 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM, and 11 PM. I'll later outline the optimal package to purchase for each time slot.

Double hardway

The next table presents data on the maximum potential winnings and costs for various viable packages. It analyzes the values in a way that reveals a ratio related to the value of each package.

In the following table, the best value packages are highlighted for each session. The 'B' package demonstrates excellent scale economies, making it the prime choice in six out of eight sessions. Meanwhile, for 1 PM and 9 PM, buying two blue packages represents the best value due to substantial guaranteed prize money in game 13. There’s no advantage in buying premium cards since all cards offer the same payout.

It's important to note that the table above shouldn't be used to compare different sessions against each other. Sessions with greater prize pools typically attract higher levels of competition. From my findings, the number of competing cards tends to be relatively proportional to the available prize money.

Suncoast Bingo

The following table shows which cards to consider purchasing at each session, along with the 'validation point' for those cards. The validation point indicates when it becomes more beneficial to validate than to retain the cards. For instance, during the 9 AM session, players should only validate if the Cash Ball Jackpot surpasses $1,666.67, provided they choose the B package, which offers the best value for that session.

It's quite apparent that a notably large Cash Ball jackpot leads to increased competition. My suggestion is to avoid pursuing the Cash Ball jackpot directly. When it exceeds the validation thresholds illustrated in the previous table, the competition will have intensified too much, making it unwise to play. Your chances are improved when the Cash Ball jackpot is lower and you refrain from validating.

Double hardway (into)

The next table emerges from extensive research yet is based on relatively few data points, so it's advisable to view it with some skepticism. It provides my estimations of the number of cards in play during each session relative to the Cash Ball jackpot amount. Generally, higher jackpots result in more competition and poorer odds for players.

The 'fixed demand' column lists the baseline number of cards in play irrespective of the Cash Ball jackpot. The 'variable demand' calculates the projected number of extra cards that will be purchased for every dollar increase in the Cash Ball jackpot. For example, if the Cash Ball jackpot at 9 AM is projected at $1,200, my estimate for the number of cards in play increases to 2,464 plus 0.66 multiplied by 1200, arriving at 3,256.

This table does not factor in any promotions but is appropriate for a typical day. My research has also indicated that the sales of cards do not vary by the day of the week.

This table offers additional examples of the number of cards sold across different Cash Ball jackpot amounts and session times.

Red

The upcoming table highlights projected returns for sessions based on Cash Ball jackpot amounts. These figures should be interpreted as very rough estimates.

Large rainbow

Super Coverall Multi-Win is another type of card available for players to purchase. At the Suncoast, they are consistently referred to as 'Super Coveralls,' and that's the terminology I will use. Here’s a summary of their rules.

1. Two small rainbows
2. Two large rainbows
3. For game 13 specifically, Super Coveralls offer fixed rewards ranging from $1,199 to $50,000 for a coverall achieved in 54 calls or fewer. These prizes typically cannot be shared, with the exception of the grand prize of $50,000.
4. In the event that nobody achieves bingo within 54 balls, Super Coverall cards will act as unvalidated blue cards.
5. In games 11 and 12, the Super Coverall will also be counted as a blue card.

The table ahead details the fixed winnings for Super Coverall cards, along with the likelihood of winning and their impact on player returns. The value in the bottom right corner indicates that fixed winnings equate to 14.04 ¢ per card.

The price for Super Coveralls is three for $2, averaging out to 66.67 ¢ each. Players receive a return of 14.04 ¢ from the fixed prizes, translating to 21.05% of the original cost. Since Super Coveralls function like blue cards during games 11 to 13, they’re best compared to blue cards in terms of value. Remember, 18 blue cards cost $8, which is 44.44 ¢ per card.

After subtracting the value of the fixed prizes from the Super Coverall cost, the net expense amounts to 66.67 ¢ - 14.04 ¢ = 52.63 ¢ each. Therefore, compared to buying blue packs in pairs, the Super Coverall cards provide less value and cover fewer games, leading to the conclusion that they are not a favorable investment.

1:00 PM

The Dual Daub is yet another type of card that players can purchase specifically for game eight. Here are the associated rules.

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2. A player can purchase a maximum of 50 cards through the machine.
3. This game utilizes 'dual daub' cards, where each square features two separate numbers.
4. The $1 and $2 Dual Daub cards are eligible for a 'consolation prize' of $200 awarded to the first player to complete a coverall.
5. Players using $2 Dual Daub cards can also qualify for bonus prizes if they achieve a coverall in 42 numbers or fewer.
6. The $2 Dual Daub cards offer progressive rewards for a winning coverall completed in 40 to 42 numbers, generally averaging around $400 each.
7. Should a player complete a winning coverall in 39 numbers on a $2 Dual Daub card, they will receive $500 for their first session of the day, and $1,000 for any subsequent sessions that day.
8. A winning coverall in 38 numbers with the $2 Dual Daub card will net the player $1,000 for their first session and $2,000 for all later sessions that day.
9. If a player achieves a winning coverall in 37 numbers using the $2 Dual Daub card, the prize is $2,000 for their first session and $4,000 for all following sessions that day.
10. The $2 Dual Daub cards feature a growing jackpot that is triggered by completing a winning coverall using anywhere between 31 to 36 numbers. Once this jackpot is won, it resets to 31 numbers, subsequently increasing by one number every eight days until it reaches 36 or is claimed again.
11. 5:00 PM

The table below outlines the fixed payouts for the initial game session of the day for a Dual Daub card, with the bottom right corner reflecting an anticipated return of 32.07 ¢.

This table presents the fixed payouts for all subsequent sessions following the first one of the day for a Dual Daub card, where the lower right corner indicates an expected return of 64.14 ¢.

The table below illustrates the potential worth of a fictional jackpot amounting to $20,000 for completing a coverall using 31 to 36 numbers.

Based on my limited analysis of Dual Daub data, I found that about 450 cards were in play for sessions where the jackpot hovered around $36,000 and the Dual Daub number was 36. Thus, for the $1 Dual Daub option, a payout of $200 for the first coverall translates to an anticipated return of roughly $200 divided by 450, equating to approximately 44.44%.

In summary concerning the Dual Daub, I suggest playing the $2 version solely under the following conditions:

1. You should not be participating in your initial session of the day, and
2. 11:00 AM

It is advisable to avoid the $1 Dual Daub. Though this is a rough estimate, I demonstrate that opting for the $2 Dual Daub, with a jackpot of $40,000 achievable in 36 numbers or fewer during a later gaming session, has an approximate advantage of 30%.

B package

In conclusion, I believe that playing bingo at the Suncoast, or in Las Vegas in general, should primarily be considered as a leisure activity rather than a strategic opportunity. Should you decide to engage in gameplay, here is a brief summary of my guidance.

• During the 1 PM and 9 PM sessions, the blue packs offer the best bang for your buck; otherwise, the 'B' electronic special offers good value.
• It's wise to participate when the Cash Ball jackpot is on the smaller side and refrain from validating your tickets.
• 1:00 PM
• Purchase $2 Dual Daub cards only when the jackpot can be won within 36 numbers or fewer, and avoid buying them during your first gaming session of the day.

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