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Strictly Slots Magazine February 2025 TRACKING THE TRENDS What’s trending on the slot floor in 2025? By Frank Legato THE TRUTH ABOUT SLOT MACHINE RANDOMNESS How streaks, payouts and casino profits really work By John Grochowski FAKE WINS? Why slots and video poker paybacks don’t always feel like wins By John Grochowski WINNING STARTS WITH […]

Casino Player Magazine February 2025 THE BEST & WORST BLACKJACK GAMES IN LAS VEGAS Where to Play, Where to Avoid, and How to Win Big! By John Mehaffey RELAXATION REDEFINED The Best Casino Spas for Ultimate Luxury By Karrie L. Zukowski PLAYING THE NFL Aristocrat goes international on its unique series of NFL-branded slot games […]

Casino Player Magazine January 2025 ROCKY MOUNTAIN LOOSE Two Cripple Creek casinos of Rocky Mountain Gaming achieve the Strictly Slots Loose Slots Certification By Frank Legato MASTER THE GAME Why perfect basic strategy is the key to winning at blackjack By Al O’Grady A FAIR SPIN A nuisance lawsuit targets the bonus on Wheel of […]

Strictly Slots Magazine January 2025 ROCKY MOUNTAIN LOOSE The two Cripple Creek casinos of Rocky Mountain Gaming achieve the Strictly Slots Loose Slots Certification By Frank Legato VIDEO POKER BANKROLL REQUIREMENTS By Jerry Stickman ON A HOT STREAK Being on the plus side of volatility By John Grochowski COMING FROM BEHIND Sometimes even the worst […]

Strictly Slots Magazine December 2024 STRICTLY SLOTS PLAYERS CHOICE AWARDS 2025 Celebrating the best places to play slots from coast to coast THE EVOLUTION OF VIDEO POKER As traditional full-pay video poker continues to become more of a rare find, IGT’s specialty games provide a new haven By Frank Legato LOTS OF ROCKETS Ainsworth’s Rocket […]

Casino Player Magazine December 2024 ROCKFORD ROCKS! Hard Rock Casino Rockford sets the stage for unforgettable gaming and entertainment By Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic BLUFF, STRATEGIZE, CONQUER Meet 21 Bluff – the party game ready to redefine game night WHAT’S LUCK GOT TO DO WITH IT Exploring the Science of Chance and Skill By Michael Orkin THE […]

Strictly Slots Magazine November 2024 THE BEST OF SLOTS AWARDS Recognizing the Best in Spinning Reels and the Casino Experience HOLIDAY HITS Festive entertainment lighting up casinos coast to coast REEL ACTION Jackpot wins, industry news and missed fortunes By Sean Chaffin THE MYTH OF LUCK Why slot wins and losses are pure chance By […]

Casino Player Magazine November 2024 WOMEN RISING Women Leaders Paving the Way in the Gaming Industry By Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic TRIBAL GAMING: BEST OF THE MIDWEST Thrilling adventures are just around the corner at these tribal gaming destinations GREED OR EVOLUTION? 6:5 Blackjack: How casinos are changing the game and why players should care By Al […]

Strictly Slots Magazine October 2024 HERE COME THE SLOTS Our annual review of the slot games coming soon to a casino near you By Frank Legato UNDERSTANDING DEUCES How jackpots work in the Deuces games By John Grochowski CHOOSING YOUR GAME Percentages are important, but picking a game you’ll enjoy is more paramount By Frank […]

Casino Player Magazine October 2024 CRAPS IN ACTION Discover the Many Ways to Play Craps in Las Vegas – From Live Action to Hybrid Games By Jeremy Olson THE NEW LOOK From pods to cabinets, the slot floor has come a long way By Frank Legato STACKED AGAINST THE ODDS The best strategies combined with […]