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Take your game to the next level with these rules By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch Fall is here. For some, it’s the time of year to hit the road and venture to that new casino they’ve been meaning to check out. Others, will most likely hit their favorite stomping ground to enjoy a break from […]
As old slot myths fade away, new ones take their place By John Grochowski Have you heard the one about the slot machine that went cold because the player was using hot coins, fresh out of the machine? How about the one about calculating jackpot frequency by counting the symbols on each? What’s that? […]
Our annual preview of games coming soon to your favorite casinos By Frank Legato If you are a regular reader of this magazine, you know that every fall, we give you a sneak peek at new slot games coming your way in the coming year. The major slot manufacturers launch all their new titles each […]
Even casinos come with tough decisions By Frank Scoblete My neighbor’s son is now 17. When he was really young, in the single digits, he was a delightful kid. He had a great sense of humor and he really seemed to enjoy life. Now his face always looks bored. When he is with adults, […]
As the casino industry expands, the same old slot-machine myths survive—many through a misunderstanding of how slots work By Frank Legato As casino gaming expands to new U.S. states, both physically and online, blogs and instructional websites continue to crop up to create new online communities of slot players. The majority of the information […]
A beginner’s guide to working the books Given the opportunity, people will bet on just about anything, at any time. In the 15th century, we saw the rise of poker (known back then as “poque”), followed shortly thereafter by the birth of bingo. A century or so later, explorers and settlers were known to […]
There’s no such thing as free money In my quest for finding interesting casino gaming news this month, I came across a recent story in the Review Journal about players in Nevada letting $22 million in unused cashout tickets expire in the fiscal year that ended on June 30. Yep, you heard it right—$22 […]
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. Which is the most popular table-game in the casino? a.craps, b. blackjack, c. roulette, […]
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—but […]
AGS seizes on a growing appetite for high-denomination, traditional-style slot games By Frank Legato For many years, slot enthusiasts have been treated to a lot of new games that are feasts for the senses. Giant, curved screens, surround sound, and cinematic presentations have hosted an ever-more rich collection of game features, from hold-and-spin to […]