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Play Mobile Slot Games

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Slot games have come a long way since Charles Fey introduced the first slot machine way back in 1887. The advance of slot game technology over the years has been amazing. From mechanical developments and advances to today’s video slot games and online slot games. In the 90’s the online gambling industry was created and [...]

Casino Tips for Slots Players

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

There are probably several ways for players to get kicked out of a casino. Obviously drunken and obnoxious behavior will get any gambler removed unless he or she is an exceptional high roller who bets millions annually. Generally casinos disapprove of anything that does not benefit the house. In Las Vegas and Atlantic City it [...]

New Jersey Considers Online Gambling Legalization

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Most states are faced with massive deficits and are looking for ways to fill empty state coffers. The deficits have been caused by imprudent spending combined with the recent financial meltdown. States are making unpopular cuts to education, social services and even infrastructure maintenance. In New Jersey the new governor has made many controversial cuts [...]

All About Online Casino Bonuses

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Just about all of the online casinos offer players generous bingo bonuses and since the early days of online casino gambling bonuses have been a part of the online casino business. Online casino bonuses are direct descendants of land based comps given to loyal players and high rollers. A land based casino provides more than [...]

‘Drinks On Demand’ for Casino Slot Players

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Many of the major casinos provide free drinks to slot game players, people who play bingo games, and those participating in table games and poker. In most states with casinos free drinks are a time honored player perk. In some of the larger casinos finding and flagging down a waitress can be a problem. Slot players [...]

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Defends Slot Games

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell was instrumental in bringing slot and bingo games to Pennsylvania. During an interview on the popular ’60 Minutes’ television show Rendell testily defended his decision to allow slot games in Pennsylvania. When asked about gambling addiction Rendell pointed out that problem gamblers already have access to casinos and that slots would [...]

Collecting Antique Slot Games

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Slot machines are one of the most popular features at any casino. Slot games have been around for a long time. The first ‘one armed bandit’ was invented in 1887 by Charles Fey in San Francisco. Fey invented a slot machine with three reels containing five symbols; horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts, and a Liberty Bell. [...]

Slot Myths Debunked

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Slot games are extremely popular at casinos across the US as evidenced by the numerous rows of slot machines with players eagerly shoving coins and dollar bills into the machines 24 hours a day. In Nevada and several other western states there are slot machines in almost every bar and even convenience stores and gas [...]

Slot Game Developers Roll Out New Interactive Technology at Industry Expo

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Today’s slot game players are more sophisticated and it takes much more than a three reel slot and a pocket full of quarters to keep today’s players entertained. Younger players are increasingly tech savvy and demand much more from slot games than their predecessors did. The gaming industry holds several trade shows where game developers [...]

UK Slot Player Gets Early Christmas Present!

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

A very lucky slots player in the UK gave himself a surprise Christmas present and started the New Year off right! A player at the online casino who bet 365 scored a massive £3,922,736 ($6,074,133.47 USD) progressive slots jackpot. The lucky winner was playing Clover Rollover, a five reel, five line slot game where players [...]