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Myth busting modern slot machines By John Grochowski Slot machines have had their own set of myths practically since Day One. Specifics have evolved with slot technology, but mythology persists. That’s normal enough. You can’t see random numbers being generated so the mind fills in the gaps. Let’s try a little mythbusting about modern […]
The bankroll you save may be your own! By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch It is early morning—my favorite time in a casino. There are very few people around so I have my choice of games. Also, with the dearth of gamblers, very little smoke and/or smokers are around. It is true what they say: There […]
How jackpots work in the Deuces games By John Grochowski When video poker rocketed to popularity in the 1980s after its invention by Si Redd in the 1970s, a couple of things became apparent that still influence games today: Players will flock to video games that give them frequent paybacks and a good shot […]
Payback percentage, and its effect on overall play, remains misunderstood By Frank Legato For decades, readers of this magazine and our sister publication, Casino Player, have been given information on what many feel is the most important statistic in the world of slot machines: the payback percentage. These days, as online casinos spread, the […]
Atlantic City Casinos face crossroads as smoking ban legislation advances To puff or not to puff? That’s the question that has faced New Jersey and Pennsylvania legislators in recent weeks as both states have considered casino smoking bans. As the debate over casino smoking bans continues to unfold, we find ourselves amidst a contentious […]
Daniel Negreanu reflects on 2023 losses, New York eyes online poker, MIT offers free poker courses By Sean Chaffin This month’s “Poker Notes” takes players behind the bad beats and major payouts. Instead, check out a deep analysis of Daniel Negreanu’s seven-figure losses in 2023 and what he plans on doing about it. Players […]
The newest slot games include standouts, but there’s still room for the classic By Frank Legato In November, I used this space to opine on my personal favorites among the new slot games that were introduced at the October industry trade show. As noted, my favorite new game is a Class II game from Eclipse […]
A better understanding of the basics can mean a world of difference By Henry Tamburin In the world of blackjack, knowledge is power, especially for novices eager to try their hand at the tables. Reprinted from the October 2014 edition of Casino Player magazine, the timeless wisdom shared here serves as a vital compass […]
The fascinating journey of the gambling industry from traditional brick-and-mortar casinos to the dynamic realm of online platforms showcases the monumental shift technology has brought into play. Central to this transformation is the innovative work of software gurus, especially when considering that the thrill of the game often depends on how it is developed. The […]
Two years post the initiation of the Dutch regulated gambling market in October 2021, the landscape has experienced a noticeable slowdown in growth, according to the latest report from the Kanspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator. The report, released in the fifth online gambling monitoring edition, sheds light on key developments and trends shaping the […]