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HOLDING AND SPINNING

Slot suppliers continue to make a wildly popular slot game mechanic their own By Frank Legato   Slot game mechanics come and go, but a few stay around to become almost a requirement for any slot game to become popular. The multiplying wild symbol was like that. Three decades after IGT’s Double Diamond was introduced, […]

LOOSEST SLOT AWARDS

Our 32nd annual survey shows players where to find the best gamble at the slots By Frank Legato   Players around the world often identify the same games as their favorites, seeking out hold-and-spin bonuses, pot-filler features and other favorite game mechanics of the day. However, the smart players have one more question concerning their […]

STILL SPINNING AT 30

IGT Celebrates 30th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots By Frank Legato   In the 130-plus years since the invention of the slot machine, there have been a few transformative events—developments that changed the slot experience forever. From electro-mechanical slots to microprocessor-based “virtual reel” slots to credit play to ticket-in/ticket-out, most of these developments involved […]

THE ‘SKILL’ BATTLE

Federal judge says no to Missouri “skill games” By Frank Legato   A few weeks ago, a federal judge ruled that slot-like “skill games” that have operated for years in bars, restaurants and convenience stores across Missouri are illegal gaming devices under state law. It’s a victory for the legitimate casino industry in Missouri, not […]

THINK YOU’RE “DUE”?

10 slot myths that fool gamblers By Frank Scoblete   Mythtake #1: I’m due to win on this machine because it has been cold for some while. If a slot machine is programmed to be random, the chances of a machine heating up or cooling down are always the same. If the odds of hitting […]

AND THEY’RE OFF AND RUNNING!

Next Gaming Revives a Classic Derby Experience   In an era where gaming floors are filled with digital screens and modern cabinets, Next Gaming is taking a different approach. Under the leadership of Mike Darley, CEO of Next Gaming, the company is faithfully re-creating one of the most iconic wagering attractions ever built—the classic and […]

GOING BANANAS

  Banana Bash is a fun example of the new quality of slots from Eclipse Gaming Systems By Frank Legato   Big things are coming from Georgia-based slot supplier Eclipse Gaming Systems. Banana Bash is the first example of the entertaining new game style the slot-maker will deliver going forward. Eclipse, a longtime supplier in […]

MYTH BUSTING THE SLOT FLOOR

How Modern Slots Work – And What Slot Players Get Wrong By Frank Legato   As you know, we answer a lot of letters here at Strictly Slots. Many of them repeat a version of the same question: How do slot machines determine the results of each spin? The answers to many of these questions […]

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