November 25, 2012

Slot Machine Volatility and How to get the Most out of Your Money

How many times have you heard a slot player say, “I wish the machine would at least let me play for a while instead of just eating my money” or “I lost but at least I was able to play for a long time?” You may have heard this or even said this yourself a time or two. I know my wife…

November 13, 2012

Upcoming Battlestar Galactica Online Slot Game

There is much anticipation building for the online release of the video slot machine game Battlestar Galactica in December. This classic sci-fi thriller has millions of fans world-wide and is sure to be a hit. There is a unique feature to this game that has me most intrigued. My…

November 10, 2012

Should I Bet Max Credits When I Play Slots?

One of the most frequent questions I get asked by slot machine players is, “Should I play max credits?” Years ago, anybody that had any knowledge about slot machines knew that you always play the maximum number of credits or coins. It was similar to video poker where you should…

October 21, 2012

Can You Handle Playing Slot Machines Online?

At a time when land-based casinos in the US are struggling and cutting back on their payback percentages, online casinos keep offering higher paybacks and more bonuses. One of my last post was about all the different slot bonuses online that aren’t available in land-based casinos,…

October 9, 2012

5 of the Most Popular Online Slot Machine Games

Gone are the days of pulling the lever on the “one-armed bandits” as the mechanical reels spin, and if you win your tokens clunk down into the coin tray. Whether you play slots in land-based casinos or online, things have changed quite a bit in the slot machine industry. Today, all…

October 1, 2012

The Best Thing About Playing Slots Online: Bonuses

Sure, land-based casinos have “comps” that they give to their loyal players, but they can’t compare to the amount of bonuses a player can receive online, especially when you first sign-up. Online casinos face a host of competition, gambling online is big business. What does competition…

September 27, 2012

Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks Slot Machines, Instant Riches!

The dream of instant riches, nothing is more alluring than the thought of suddenly becoming rich. That desire has made the Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks, and other high jackpot slot machines so popular. Year after year the Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks slot machines continue to be…

September 20, 2012

Slot Machine Strategies That Actually Work

Slot machines account for 70% of all gaming revenue. That means there are a lot of people coming home with empty pockets after visiting the casinos. Slot machines are no longer used to keep the women occupied while the men bet the “real” money on table games. Slot machines now bring…

September 11, 2012

You Just Won $102,000 on the Slot Machine but the Casino Won’t Pay!

We’ve all seen the small notice on the slot machine that says something like, “Machine malfunction voids all pays and plays.” Have you ever really thought about what you would do if it happened to you? Stephen Wilkinson was playing his favorite slot machine at the Philadelphia…

September 7, 2012

Why are Slot Machines so Darn Fun?

Why is it that slot machines make up 70% of all gaming revenue? Is it the bright lights and pretty pictures? The fun bonus rounds? The new Bose surround sound systems they use to make you feel like you’re in the game? Those may be part of the answer, but we can look to Jerry…