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Beyond the slots, tables and jackpots, casinos are filled with fascinating history, unexpected attractions and colorful characters By Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic Casinos are full of surprises—and we’re not just talking about what might turn up on the next spin. Behind the bright lights, ringing jackpots and green felt tables are plenty of fascinating stories. Some […]
Congratulations to the 2026 Players Choice Award winners By Karrie L. Zukowski For three decades, Casino Player magazine has invited its readers to select their favorite casinos across a variety of categories. From top Overall Gaming Resorts to various hotel and gaming distinctions, our annual Best of Gaming Awards recognize the industry’s finest. This […]
Random games have no predictable winning patterns-but different bets can create very different gambling experiences By Frank Scoblete Human beings are pattern-finding creatures. Indeed, under- standing nature concerns picking up on patterns and projecting them into the future. Doing so often saves our lives. Daniel walks by the lion’s den and gets eaten. Paul […]
Imitation has been part of slot-machine development from the very beginning By Frank Legato Anyone who plays a lot of different slot machines knows one thing: Slot manufacturers copy each other. If you look at the history of the slot machine, this is not new. These days, the copying centers on certain types of […]
Casino Player Magazine August 2026 THE 31ST ANNUAL BEST OF GAMING AWARDS Recognizing the Best in the American Casino Experience TRADITION ON THE FLOOR Mechanical reel-spinning games are here to stay By Frank Legato PLAY WITH A PLAN The three rules every experienced casino player follows By Frank Scoblete CONFESSIONS OF A BLACKJACK DEALER My […]
Strictly Slots Magazine August 2026 TRADITION ON THE FLOOR Mechanical reel-spinning games are here to stay By Frank Legato UNDER THE HOOD How do algorithms work in slot machines? By Sean Chaffin THE ROYAL TRUTH How rare hands, pay tables and perfect strategy really shape video poker By Jerry “Stickman” Stich SLOT WARS Slot jackpots […]
Sweepstakes casinos didn’t just borrow game mechanics from the online casino world. They borrowed something from live-service video games too, and it shows up in how players actually spend their time on these platforms. Log into a well-built sweepstakes casino platform today and the experience looks less like a solitary slot session and more […]
Casino Player Magazine September 2026 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Congratulations to the 2026 Players Choice Award winners By Karrie L. Zukowski CASINO TRIVIA: BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Beyond the slots, tables and jackpots, casinos are filled with fascinating history, unexpected attractions and colorful characters By Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic SINCERE FORMS OF FLATTERY Imitation has been part of slot-machine […]
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Opened in 1941, El Cortez has remained at the same Downtown Las Vegas location for more than eight decades, evolving alongside the city while holding onto the spirit of classic Vegas. As one of the city’s most enduring casino landmarks—and the only operating casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places—the property […]