Way back in 1894 the first slot machine was invented by Charles Fey in San Francisco. Not many slot players know much about the man who started it all. Slot game manufacturers used the basic mechanism invented by Fey well into the 20th century. In the late 1970’s and early 80’s electronic and computer devices [...]
Many slots players have no idea how slot games actually work. Because of modern software technology online and casino based slots work the same way. In the old days slot games were purely mechanical and some of these mechanical machines have survived to this day and still attract players at casinos in Las Vegas, Reno [...]
In a previous article several slot game innovations were discussed. The innovations mentioned were only a partial list of all of the slot game innovations that have taken place over the last three decades. Thanks to rapidly advancing game technology innovations are now frequent and common. Here are a few more important slot game innovations. [...]
Britons love to bet and bookmaking is a big business in the United Kingdom. In addition to sports betting bet happy Brits will bet on just about anything and the upcoming royal wedding is no exception. The UK is a nation with slot games and fruit machines in just about every pub and bingo hall. [...]
Slots have been around for a long time. The first slots were invented by Charles Fey a German immigrant living in San Francisco. Back then slot games were mechanical and probably the best examples were the old ‘one armed bandits’ in Nevada casinos. Most of the old slot games paid off in silver dollars but [...]
In 2005 the Oregon lottery made an unusual move and introduced the electronic version of the classic ‘one armed bandits’ to Oregon bars and restaurants. After some prodding from then Governor ed Kulongoski, the Oregon State Lottery Commission voted unanimously to allow the addition of slot games to the state’s network of video-poker terminals. About [...]
One of the most important things any slot player can do is learning to manage their bankroll. A successful bankroll management plan can prevent losses and help players to maximize their winnings while enjoying their favorite slot games. There are many strategies that can be used while playing slot games that can help to prevent [...]
There can be no doubt that the move by Pennsylvania to offer slots to gamblers at racetracks and casinos was a popular one. At some casinos slot games account for about 40% of all casino revenues. Better yet slots in Pennsylvania have provided residents with property tax relief. In 2004 the plan to provide residents [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions by slot game players is “how do I know when to walk away from a particular slot machine?” Many gamblers consider slots to be a negative expectation game which is a game where the casino has an edge in the long run and players are bound to lose. [...]
Slots newbies may have trouble understanding some of the terms used by experienced slot players. Here is a basic glossary of the most commonly used slots terms. Basic- Means a flat top or straight slot game that has a fixes jackpot that does not change no matter how many people play the machine. The opposite [...]
