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AGS takes the hold-and-respin bonus to new levels with Panda Empire By Frank Legato Slot supplier AGS is known for clever, often funny characters that inject an interactive feel to the games. These characters make encore appearances in any number of game families, usually throwing wild symbols, extra spins or some other special bonus […]
Small goals can add up to big profits By Frank Scoblete Mankind is the pursuing of dreams animal; even when we are wide awake our dreams can drive us forward. Indeed, much of man’s accomplishments on this planet come from such pursuits of dreams. Our books and movies reflect our pursuits—often ending in loss […]
The reality of going after the 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 […]
Bluberi follows up its most successful game with Devil’s Lock All in By Frank Legato Bluberi’s Devil is at it again. And this time, he has help. Bluberi, traditionally a Canadian-based Class II supplier, emerged on the U.S. casino scene after Andrew Burke, former slot chief at AGS, established a Las Vegas headquarters and […]
By Frank Legato Longtime readers of this magazine and our sister publication Casino Player have always been on the hunt for the loosest slots on the floor. In fact, Player was the first publication to use the term “loose slots” in reference to slot machines that offer a liberal payback percentage, known these days […]
Finding the loosest slots in the new era of low payback By Frank Legato As you may know, this is the month our sister publication, Strictly Slots, announces the annual “Loosest Slots Awards.” These awards acknowledge the casinos or casino regions that recorded the highest payback percentages on slots for the entire previous year. […]
The technology for cashless slot play is here. Will players use it? By Frank Legato There have been many advancements in technology over the years that have significantly altered the experience of slot play. There was the computerization of the slot machine and subsequent“ virtual reel” technology that allowed jackpot levels to soar. There […]
Small tips can make a big difference for players By John Grochowski Sometimes it’s the little things that count. A small strategy adjustment. A tiny tip on what to look for in a slot machine. A wee wrinkle in comp conditions. There are literally dozens of little things to look for and keep in […]
Traditional reel-spinners survive and adapt By Frank Legato Slot machines these days take on many forms. Giant curved screens face players in curved chairs, forming a cocoon that immerses them in the game. Other giant-screen slots offer intense video graphics on a screen approaching cinematic size, in front of dual-play benches. Then there are the […]
Myth busting modern slot machines By John Grochowski Slot machines have had their own set of myths practically since Day One. Specifics have evolved with slot technology, but mythology persists. That’s normal enough. You can’t see random numbers being generated so the mind fills in the gaps. Let’s try a little mythbusting about modern […]