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By Steve Kieva Photos by the Las Vegas News Bureau The iconic SAHARA Las Vegas recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952, the resort has seen a storied history, including hosting the Beatles during their first U.S. tour and serving as the setting for the 1960 Rat Pack film, Ocean’s 11. The event included a presentation […]
Aruze brings the fun of kids’ games and carnival games to the slot floor with the Activ-Play series By Frank Legato Aruze Gaming’s story is unique among suppliers of slot machines. Its predecessor company, Universal, provided the first serious competition to the former Bally Manufacturing with its mechanical reel-spinning slots in the 1980s. Universal was […]
By Frank Legato Wow, it seems everyone’s beating up slot machines these days. There was that story on Christmas Day of a gambler who brutally beat the spin button on a slot at Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania. He was charged with “criminal mischief,” which sounds very tame and nonviolent—like it’s the same statute […]
By John Grochowski Many questions from video poker players concern theories about certain hands being “due.” Some examples include the following: “I have played for 10 years and never had a royal flush. Surely I should have had several by now. I certainly must be due.” “I read somewhere that a video poker player […]
By Frank Scoblete The general rule of thumb for slot games and video poker hands is that the best method for a player is to play full coin (or total credit per decision) because this allows the player to get the most if he or she hits the big jackpot. [Please note: Sometimes it […]
A lucky guest from Wisconsin hit a major progressive jackpot at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas while playing Boyd Gaming’s regional linked Pai Gow Poker. On Sunday, Jan.1, the guest was visiting Las Vegas with his family for the New Year holiday when he scored a seven-card straight flush (five to jack of […]
One lucky player set in motion the 2023 winning streak by hitting a jackpot of over $300,000 on a slot machine at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, FL. The guest wagered $16 on the Super Touch Lotto slot machine on Thursday, Jan. 12, when they won $320,000. On Jan. 14, a lucky player was […]
Players ended the year on a high note at Talking Stick Resort Casino in Scottsdale, AZ. On Dec. 27, Sandra scored a $209,466 jackpot on Three Card Poker with a royal flush spades and KC won $253,557 on Ultimate Texas Hold’em with a royal flush. Only two days later on Dec. 29, Chris was […]
Many little wins? Or occasional big wins? By Frank Scoblete I am a conservative player and I have become even more conservative in my goals and betting strategies as I’ve aged (beautifully, I might add—aging, that is). I do not look to make a killing at any game. I want to be able to […]
If you think your video poker machine is “rigged,” think again By Jerry “Stickman” Stich I have friends who firmly believe that casinos “fix” their video poker machines. They feel the casinos are cheating by not giving a random game, and in support of their beliefs, they cite some of the following observations: Have […]