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Hot game mechanics and grand presentations mark today’s slot floor – but these trends are nothing new By Frank Legato Ever since slot machines became the biggest moneymakers for casinos, the slot experience has been dictated by great ideas from the manufacturers that became trends in game style, game mechanics and game presentation. In […]
Rocky Mountain Gaming renews its Strictly Slots Loose Slots Certification By Frank Legato The Rockies are “Certified Loose.” Again. One year ago, Rocky Mountain Gaming—the casino company formed in Cripple Creek, CO, by a consortium including Las Vegas veteran Michael Gaughan III—announced the achievement of its first “Certified Loose” designation from Casino Player’s sister […]
How modern slots reach their results, and other myth busting By Frank Legato As you know, we answer a lot of letters here at Casino Player. 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 dispel […]
Ainsworth’s Dragon Legacy gives a new twist to the pot-collection bonus By Frank Legato At first glance, some may think Ainsworth’s new Dragon Legacy game family is more of the same—the time-tested dragon theme, collection pots above the reels. But a closer look reveals that this feature-packed new theme on the sleek A-STAR Raptor […]
Mike Darley on Skill-Based Gaming and Next Gaming’s Next Move By Lisa Roberton-Dziedzic Mike Darley’s career in gaming is the kind of real-world success story players love—built on hard work, on-the-floor experience, and a knack for spotting what’s next. After trading a high school classroom for the casinos of Lake Tahoe, Darley climbed the […]
Slot jackpots can bring out the worst in people By Frank Scoblete When it comes to slot play you will occasionally hear a winner scream out loud his or her joy at seeing the money roll in. More often than not you won’t hear anything as many slot players can actually be the silent […]
The merger of IGT and Everi creates a slot powerhouse By Frank Legato For the past decade, IGT and Everi have routinely been in discussions involving the top slot-machine suppliers in the business. IGT, of course, has been in that discussion pretty much since the late Si Redd incorporated his company as International Game […]
Slot play continues to grow across the United States as more players discover the convenience and excitement that come with the legalization of online casinos. People living in regulated states can now register, deposit money, and explore a wide variety of slot games with ease. The American Gaming Association’s 2025 report shows that the U.S. […]
Turkey slots, Texas casinos & a dash of holiday luck By Sean Chaffin The holiday season is approaching and as the temperatures dip, slot fans will be looking to spin the reels with friends and family. This month’s column takes a look at the possibility of another slot option for players in Texas, the […]
Can slot machines send signals to intuitive players? By Frank Scoblete I receive quite a few emails from readers asking questions and/or commenting on my articles but this one from Mike and Morris was quite interesting. Here it is: M&M: This may seem far out, but we think it deserves some consideration. Can slot […]