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Community-style slot machines turn players into neighbors, encouraging cooperation (and sometimes competition) As they travel around the Monopoly board, players take turns selecting game cards. Pick a 20-credit card, and you’ll probably hear a collective groan from your community. Pick one for 500 credits, and you’re a hero. “Community-style slot machines”–it has a kind […]
Multimedia Games mines the talent of Austin, Texas to create great slot games by Frank Legato Most of what you see on the slot floor these days is the product of the creative forces of Las Vegas-based slot manufacturers. However, more and more incredibly fun slots these days come from that well-known gaming hub […]
Sometimes there’s nothing like a game that’s built to last – Slot by John Grochowski Talk about lasting popularity. Blazing 7s has been with us since the 1970s, when Bally Gaming (now Bally Technologies) was based in Chicago. If you’re a slot player, you know the drill. A hot new game catches your eye. […]
One of WMS Gaming’s Best game franchises roars back with ‘Star Trek Battlestations’ by Frank Legato If you watched the iconic 1960s TV series Star Trek regularly—even if you’re not a card-carrying Trekkie—you no doubt enjoyed the first six “episodes” represented in WMS Gaming’s “Star Trek” series. That’s the series in which you […]
Multimedia’s “Power Stacks” feature gives players a wild ride By Frank Legato Multimedia has figured out a way to incorporate expanding wilds, also commonly known as “stacked wilds,” into a reel-spinning slot machine. If anything in this country is certain, it’s that slot players still love those spinning reels. We’re still transfixed […]
Understanding payback percentages By Frank Legato “Payback percentage” is one of the most misunderstood terms in the casino industry. Many players think it means how much of the money they put in a game that will come back to them in jackpots. Others think that the casino has a switch somewhere that officials can […]
Can betting less increase your odds of hitting the top jackpot? By John Grochowski If you’re eligible for the top jackpot only when betting the max, and you’re not prepared to bet that much, you’re better off at a non-progressive machine. I first encountered Fred back in the 1990s, while I was doing a […]
Bally’s new Vegas-themed slot combines the best of the old and the new by Frank Legato The modern slot floor is a combination of old and new experiences. The most advanced technology these days typically merges with tried-and-true play experiences to create new kinds of fun. The newest bonus slot from Bally Technologies proves […]
Finding “true love” on the slot floor by Frank Scoblete Every slot player wants to find their own personal love machine that promises excitement, and promotes their fantasies of wonderful times together. My wife and I were married on Valentine’s Day. She thought it was romantic; I thought it would be an easy date […]
Tax tips, hot promotions and practical advice to help you pocket more winnings By H. Scot Krause Make sure your card is inserted properly and recording your points as you play. Check it periodically to make sure it’s still functioning properly. You’d be surprised how often I see card readers flashing “Reinsert Card,” without […]