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Some players accuse video poker of being rigged. Here’s why they’re wrong It’s not uncommon for players to feel like they’ve been cheated—that is, that games are somehow rigged to work against them. And video poker is no exception. The proof they offer? The length of time it takes to get a royal flush. […]
The smart way to deal with your casino winnings We can’t count the number of people who have told us they “never win” at the casinos. To this, we always ask if they were ahead at any point during their visit. Many times, the person will admit that they were ahead at some point— […]
How Modern Slots Work – And What Slot Players Get Wrong By Frank Legato As you know, we answer a lot of letters here at Strictly Slots. Many of them repeat a version of the same question: How do slot machines determine the results of each spin? The answers to many of these questions […]
Hot game mechanics and grand presentations mark today’s slot floor – but these trends are nothing new By Frank Legato Ever since slot machines became the biggest moneymakers for casinos, the slot experience has been dictated by great ideas from the manufacturers that became trends in game style, game mechanics and game presentation. In […]
As with many other entertainment industries, iGaming tends to have trends that rise and fall over time. In the late 2010s, for instance, Megaways slots were all the rage. By the 2020s, casino game shows had become hugely popular. Those trends haven’t gone away, of course, but the ebb and flow of what is […]
Historical horse racing constitutes a growing segment of the gaming machine market-but legal challenges persist By Frank Legato One of the fastest-growing segments of the slot business lately has been the historical horse racing genre, or HHR machines. First utilized at Arkansas’ Oaklawn Park in 2000, these are gaming machines that allow wagering on […]
From Statehouses to Showdowns By Sean Chaffin Online poker made some news in January, with one state betting on the legalization bandwagon and a major cheating episode exposed. The poker industry also saw some major events in January including the PokerGO Tour crowning the player of the year and the winner of the tour’s […]
The Fibonacci System By Al O’Grady In my last article I talked about a betting strategy for non-card counters called the d’Alembert system. It is a strategy where you increase your bet by one unit after every loss and you decrease your bet one unit every time you win. I have also written about […]
Test your gaming knowledge. Are you up for the challenge? By Frank Scoblete If you know your casino gambling, you should have no problem with this test of all testing. If you don’t know your casino gambling, uh oh. 1. Which is the most popular tablegame in the casino? a) craps b) blackjack […]
The iGaming industry has always been shaped by technology and player behavior, but 2026 is highlighting a clear shift toward social interaction as a central driver of growth. Online casinos and sportsbooks are no longer focused only on individual gameplay. Instead, platforms are building digital spaces where players interact, compete, and share experiences […]