On Monday, Aug. 2, one lucky guest won $125,000 playing Aristocrat’s Dollar Storm machine at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, making their dream vacation even dreamier with this unforgettable payday.
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Progressive Power
Jayne D. was visiting Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, when she won $152,593.40 playing Blackjack Match Progressive in the Grand Pequot Casino on Aug. 1. Blackjack Match is an exciting progressive blackjack side bet in which the player’s and dealer’s cards are evaluated to determine a fixed or progressive payout. […]
HOW TO MAKE A MACHINE BE LUCKY
Steps some players take when trying to change their luck By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Every game that is based on randomness will have streaks— both lucky streaks and unlucky streaks. These streaks can, and often do, last for a long period of time. How do people react when caught in an unlucky streak to […]
INTERNET CASINO PLAY VS. REAL CASINO PLAY
The pros and cons of gambling online rather than in person By Frank Scoblete Many slot players are now playing more often on the Internet than ever before. The (hopefully ending) pandemic caused most casinos to close and those players who love to take their shots at slots against Lady Luck had nowhere to […]
HUNTING JACKPOTS
The reality of going after big money By John Grochowski When jackpot hunters scout out progressive machines and selectively play those with jackpots at higher levels, there is an underlying reality: No matter how high the jackpot gets, the odds are the same on every spin. You are no more likely to win with […]
Top 10 Slots
These slot games were the top 10 earners—thus, most popular games— in a monthly industry report in August. Here’s what the games do We are often asked what the most popular slot games are in casinos, and what it is about them that makes them popular. The truth is, the answer is different at […]
THE BEST OF GAMING AWARDS 2021
Our annual rundown of gaming’s elite The best are back. After a challenging year and half, Casino Player’s annual edition recognizing some of the casino industry’s top properties once again returns for the 26th year. This annual spotlight of the gaming industry’s shining stars offers accolades on casinos of all types and sizes from […]
THE SOUL READ
Observe opponents through critical analysis and then attack! A poker “Soul Read” is when a player supposedly looks into the heart of their opponent and through some innate power is able to see their cards—then trumps them with a perfect play. Now, I’ve never played against a soothsayer in a Vegas Mentalist show, but […]
FIVE EASY PIECES
A newbie’s guide to table games By Frank Scoblete Many new casino players approach the casino experience with a dash, dab or cartload of anxiety, while brand-new players can be frozen with terror. Newbies have fears: How are these games played? How do I get chips? How do I bet? Will other players yell […]
REVISITING ONLINE SLOTS
Once again, the random number generator rules when considering online slot results By Frank Legato We’ve mostly used this space to dissect, explain and tout the benefits of the slot games you will find on the floor of your favorite casino. Amid all the difficulties of the past two years due to the COVID-19 […]