Feb 9, 2017 | Features Articles, In this Issue, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
When we sit down to play a slot machine, our task is simple: Make a bet, spin the reels and the machine takes care of the rest. Except in rare instances, there are no strategies to learn or skills to master. The flip side is that while we can’t affect the outcome in any predictable way, nor tell from the outside which games are the highest-paying, there are things we do know about slots and the casinos that operate them to get the most out of a day on the machines. Here are 10 things every slot player should know.
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Dec 30, 2016 | Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
Not too long ago the monster of all slot machine malfunctions occurred at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. A lady, thinking she won almost $43 million, returned the next day to learn she was getting a steak dinner instead. What went wrong? In this case, it really was a malfunction since the top prize on the display glass was $6,500, even though the machine flashed $42,949,672.76 and the woman was smart enough to take a selfie. The casino grossly mishandled the situation by not just offering her the top prize of $6,500 rather than enduring a far greater loss in bad publicity. Here are some tips for what you should do if your slot machine malfunctions.
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Dec 9, 2016 | Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies, Winning Tips
Life is about getting something for something or “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”, aka quid pro quo. That’s an axiom well-understood in the gaming industry.
Here are some tips to keep in mind regarding what’s in it for you when determining the casinos that get your VP (video poker) business.
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Jul 11, 2016 | Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
Fair Ground Race Course & Slots – New Orleans, LA
It’s official! The first Take ‘N Play mobile slot tablets have been unveiled at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans. The racetrack is the first slots facility in the world to take advantage of the technology to enable casino patrons to transfer their live slot play to a tablet provided by the property for seamless play in designated spaces, such as outdoor patios in smoke-free gaming markets. Developed by slot leader, Scientific Games, the convenience of the system is a big draw for customers.
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Jun 14, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies, Winning Tips
Are you a slot aficionado? If so, you need to continue reading this column…it could be worth $500 to you!
Let’s start by understanding what the word ‘aficionado’ actually means. The definition per the highly acclaimed Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity. A person can be a movie aficionado, a food aficionado or even a wine aficionado. One of my favorite magazines is called Cigar Aficionado published for cigar enthusiasts. And, if you are reading this magazine, you are probably a casino aficionado.
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May 18, 2016 | Gaming News, In this Issue, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
On its own, a slot tournament is an incomparable experience, wonderfully capturing the excitement and anticipation that the casino environment can create for people. But when you take that slot tournament, structure it as a national competition, invite participation among properties and players across the nation, and hang up a $1 million championship prize, you have the ingredients for a â??canâ??t missâ? thrill of a lifetime. Thatâ??s what makes the TournEvent of Champions® 2016, coming soon to a casino near you, so special.
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