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IGT expands the hit Tiger and Dragon slot family By Frank Legato Slot manufacturer IGT certainly has had its defining megahits over the years, but the supplier has never rested on its laurels, reprising hits like Wheel of Fortune, Cleopatra and Megabucks with sequels that add new twists but keep the basic player-favorite features […]
Video poker denominations and max bets on slots are squeezing out mid-market players By Frank Legato A lot of middle-market players have been griping lately about high room rates and parking rates on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as lounge and entertainment pricing, fine dining and other factors catering to the high-end player. […]
Eclipse Gaming releases a swashbuckling duo of games in the new “Adventures on the High Seas” family By Frank Legato Georgia-based Eclipse Gaming manufactures slot games for Class II Native American markets, but that classification— they are technically electronic bingo games, the revenue from which goes exclusively to the tribes—means little or nothing to […]
The ICE trade show gives suppliers one more chance to hawk the year’s new games By Frank Legato We always cover the new slot games extensively when the new portfolios are launched by suppliers at the Global Gaming Expo trade show in October. However, many of those same suppliers bring the year’s new games […]
Nowadays slot machines have long been one of the most beloved casino games, both land-based and online casinos alike. Their charm lies in their accessibility, engaging themes, and potential for big wins. Popular slots like gates of olympus have captivated players with their exciting gameplay and demo options. However, many players remain unclear on […]
Players reveal how they choose the best machines By Frank Scoblete People work hard to earn their money. In fact, as my son says, “It’s called work because it is work.” With the exception of some high rollers who might be so rich that spending amazing amounts causes them no pain, the rest of […]
Why slots and video poker paybacks don’t always feel like wins By John Grochowski If you’re a video slot player, no doubt you’ve sometimes thought it’s not a real win if your payback is less than your wager. Video poker players have similar thoughts about high pairs that just get their bets back with […]
How streaks, payouts and casino profits really work By John Grochowski For many years, Strictly Slots has addressed concerns of readers wondering how their observations and results squared with the idea that results are random on slot machines. The questions would start, “If results are really random …” followed by something that just didn’t add […]
What’s trending on the slot floor in 2025? By Frank Legato Ever since slot machines became the central draw for casino visitors some 40 years ago, game developers have consistently delivered ideas that grew into trends in slot development. Eventually, many of those trends have evolved into permanent fixtures on the slot floor. It’s […]
Aristocrat goes international on its unique series of NFL-branded slot games By Frank Legato While this space is rarely used to promote individual slot games, the timing of the Super Bowl highlights a particular series of slots from leading manufacturer Aristocrat Gaming. For more than two years, Aristocrat has been adding different games to its […]