Slots Simplified
July 21, 2008
Slots are the easiest game to play in the casino. Insert a coin, pull the handle, and then reach into your purse for more money. Unfortunately, that’s what normally happens when the house has such an enormous built-in edge. But that does not mean you cannot at least close the gap against you and throw in some fun to boot. So, below are some of my favorite slot tips to help you overcome this huge house advantage. These tips ...
Slot Placements
July 8, 2008
There are a few readers out there who have been asking us about slot placements, so we figured we would put this one to rest. They think that machines are looser close to change cages and ATM machines in but there is difference of opinion on machines next to tables. Some say they are loose so table players will hear wins and be enticed to get off tables others said they are tighter because they know table players will drop in coins as they come and go from tables. However, we think the machine...
Randon Number Generator Wins
July 8, 2008
odern slot machines generate new random combinations even when they’re idle. They are not waiting to be played before kicking in. Further more, wins are not programmed to occur on a certain pull or after a certain number of minutes. There’s no way to predict when a hit will occur since it is constantly working. You might have better luck on a machine if you play slowly, but that’s just becuase the pull happened at a different time. The actual speed you play at doesn’t...
Return on Slots
July 8, 2008
The average slot machine payout can range anywhere from 85% to 99% of all coins bet depending on what machine you are playing and the gambling jurisdiction you are located in. Because the casino wants to make a certain amount of money per hour with its slot machines, the general rule is the lower the denomination of the machine, the lower the payout. With a onedollar slot, the casino payback can be perhaps 98%, whereas with a machine at a lower denomination, such as dimes or nickels, the payout must...
Slot Systems
May 20, 2008
You see a lot of advertisements for slot systems, whether you get spam, see ads online, or get snail mail offline. These ads make promises that for only a small fee, you’ll get their detailed slot system that will detail a formula that will make you tons of money sitting at the machines. Here is our advice: stay clear! If you plan on beating games such as lottery, roulette, keno, or slots then you are going to need luck and luck alone because these games are based on math and numbers, not...
Wheel of Fortune Slot Machines
March 9, 2008
If you have ever seen the slot machine Wheel of Fortune at your local casino then you probably know just how popular it is. I have seen players waiting nearly an hour just to get a sit for the chance to take a few pulls and a chance to win grand prizes. Since the game is so popular we figured we would take a look at the payback percentages on these machines, the frequency of payoffs, and how often a bonus spin appears for the play. The game is produced by International Game Technologies and is...
Baseball Method for Playing Slots
March 9, 2008
The essence of the baseball method for playing slots is the philosophy of three strikes and you’re out. If you pull the handle three straight times, and if lose on every single pull then it’s time to move to another machine. What this method does is prevent you from losing oodles of money to any one specific machine that is in a losing cycle. When you move along after three pulls with no winning results, you never become a prisoner to one machine-which has a huge built-in mathematical...
How Progressive Jackpots Rise in Slots & Video Poker
March 7, 2008
Progressive jackpots are a favorite of the casino patron. The desire to leave the casino after a few hours of playing with riches beyond your wildest dreams is an urge that few of us can control. Have you ever wondered how the progressive jackpots rise in both slots and video poker. Well we brought on Mark Pilarski to give us the details. The rate at which the meter progresses upward is based on a pre-set percentage of all the money cycled through the machine. The meter rates will vary from machine...
Most Popular Slot Machines in Las Vegas
March 7, 2008
What are the most popular slot machines in the casino? This was a question recently poised to casino expert Mark Pilarski, and like normal he has the answer. The bulk of the lucrative slot business has been the exclusive territory of one manufacturer, International Game Technology (IGT). Their bread-and-butter comes from the most popular machine in America: the Red, White and Blue reel slot. And what makes the Red, White and Blue so popular? Player appeal. People flock to the colors that represent...
How Random Number Generators Work on Slot Machines
March 5, 2008
We’ve all seen it happen if we have spent enough time in the casino. You go through your roll of quarters on a cold machines and then make your move hoping that your luck will change. Then some other patron steps up to the machine that you just left and starts pumping quarters in, only to hit a $10,000 jackpot in the first minute, leaving them incredibly happy and you scratching your head on how you could have been such an idiot to leave that machine. However, don’t let this fool...
Near Miss Slot Jackpots
March 5, 2008
It seems like a common occurence for casino patrons is to line up two of the highest jackpot winning symbols but not the third. Sometimes that symbol appers on the screen but on a different line, tantalizingly close to giving you your big payday. These near miss slot jackpots can be heartbreaking to the player, but it’s almost a tease when you get so close and then you just want to keep pumping in coins. There are players out there who think this is a big trick put on by the casino to induce...
Maximum Coin Play
March 4, 2008
It seems like everyone who gives out advice on slots tells people to make sure they are playing the maximum coins. Of course it seems like people are only pushing you to play more money, thus putting more of your bankroll at stake in order to get you to lose and out the door quicker. However, Mark Pilarski gives his advice on why this is a good idea. For almost all multiple-pay and multiple-play machines, the maximum coin line tends to yield a better percentage payback. Note on the paytable the...
Maximum Coin Amount
March 4, 2008
Why you should play the maximum coin amount at the slot machines from Mark Pilarski. Next time you’re front and center of a one-armed bandit, give the paytable a once-over and you’ll note that when five coins are wagered, all winning hands, except for the royal flush, are paid out multiplied by a factor of 5. The royal commonly pays mucho more. By not playing the maximum coin amount on most video poker machines, your overall return is affected. For example, playing short reduces the long-term...
Pay Cycles on Slot Machines
February 27, 2008
We have gotten asked the question of what a pay cycle means on the slot machine so we figured we would take the time to answer it here. The term pay cycle is a theoretic expression used to describe the number of plays required for the machine to display all the possible winning and non-winning combinations. But, because each and every spin is a random event, a machine won’t hit all the possible combinations through any one specific cycle. We hope this helps clear up any confusion players might...
Playing the Maxium Amount of Coins in Slot Machines
February 18, 2008
The gambling experts may warn you to check the odds on the slot machines before sitting down and putting your money in, but they can almost always agree on one thing, when you step up to pull the lever make sure you are playing the maximum number of coins. This is usually five, and the reason isn’t that we all want you to risk more money on each throw, even though it would be easy to see why that misunderstanding could come into play. Actually, it’s because almost every single multiple-pay...