Thousands of different slot machines invade the casino floors and makes selecting the most funnest and profitable kind of a mystery. Many different manufacturers provide various styles of game play for all audiences. However, what these company's also do is provide slot players some pretty terrible games that pay very little to nothing. What are the best ways to differentiate one machine to another? Additionally, what kind of ammunition can you equip myself with, so that you can pick a high paying video slot machine? There are a multitude of various tips you can use, but here are the three best to follow along with examples of some marquee games to look for the next time you should venture to a casino for the weekend.
1.Free Spins Pays-Find video slot machines that offer bonus rounds where you can participate in some free bonus spins. Usually, you can opt to look st the "see pays" menu on a video slot machine before you insert some money. Typically, the free spins rounds on these machines offer up some huge wins, and this is especially true on the popular stacked wilds machines available from IGT, WMS Gaming and some others. Try to play games that allow you to obtain a bonus without too much effort. For example, look at how bonuses are achieved. A game where you only need a couple scattered bonus symbols to initate a bonus is easier to win than say getting reel specific bonus symbols. The seasoned slot players, this is a clear realization. On the other hand, novice players will find this tip especially useful.
Must Plays:Coyote Moon, Wolf Run, 50 Lions, 100 Ladies, Zeus, Fire Horse, Diamond Queen, Cats, Noah's Ark, Griffin's Gate, Red Lions, Indian Princess, Sun & Moon
Avoid:Leopard Spots, Sea Monkeys, Jolly Roger, Pompeii, Dragons, Shrimp Mania, any mystery progressives slot, and any video slot older than 2002(refer to game copyright)
2.Bet More With Less Lines-Pretty easy to understand. If you come across a game where the maximum amount of lines you can play is 25 or less, at least bet 2-3 per line or more if your wallet can sustain it. At least when you hit some nice lines, you will be awarded handsomely and the bonus rounds will certainly pay nicely as well. And the opposite holds true for games with lines up to a 100. Maybe bet only 1-2 and you should do fine. More lines to play, more lines to win. In the end, they all equal out. But I highly advise players to play the maximum amount of lines possible as some bonuses have to be triggered on a line pay (if you have a machine that requires this).
3.Machines Get Cold After They Hit-A very important fact to follow. And just as a test, sit near a popular machine and just observe the track record of the players that come and go. Player A hits a nice streak of about a couple hundred dollars and cashes out. The next player immediately sits down to give it a try only to lose a good marjority of his money if not all of it. Not exactly an exact science and in some cases a machine will hit for a long time against a line of eager slot players. But in most cases the winnings go cold after a nice hit streak. Take a look at the cash payout of the machine before you insert your money. This is a good indicator on how good and loose the machine has been. And if anything, bet low and try out ten or so spins of the reel and get a general feel of it. As a result, you'll be experienced in reading a machine and how it behaves.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Top Fall of 2009 Video Slot Machines - Reviews and Top Picks Of Huge Winning Games
It's been a while since my last seasonal review, but there has been so much going on in the gaming industry that it's been difficult to soak it all in for one good review. So for this particular article, I'll focus on the industry's most popular games that I'm sure you'll find in you favorites lists when you make it for that weekend trip to the casino. Here's a brief rundown of some of the newest and hottest winners from some of the most popular manufacturers.
IGT has no doubt been the continuing success story in ever evolving gaming. The quality of the games just keeps getting better and better with each new release. For example, the stacked wilds machines have more innovative and wonderful gaming dynamics that attracted me. Games such as Fire Horse and Magical Unicorn are the newest releases that have a different touch to video slot play. There's plenty of free spins triggered with five free play symbols scattered across all five reels. And huge wins are possible with the integration of stacked wild symbols in the middle three reels. Additionally, you'll go bonkers with the right to left and left to right paying integration. I've personally won and beared witness to huge, hundreds of dollar wins with only a minimum bet initiated. Other scorching new releases with enhanced game play include Snapdragon, Jolly Roger (Progressive type Gaming), Michaelangelo (similar to Davinci Diamonds), and Cats. In Conclusion, try out all of these exciting new offers from IGT, you'll win tons with the minimal betting sequences.
Another gaming company is continuing to find niche gaming dynamics with it's re-spin focus, and that company is WMS gaming. The newest offering from WMS include Zeus, Griffin's Gate, and Hearts of Venice. Land a full stacked symbols in the first reel, and you'll earn three more spins while that first reel is locked. Giving players a chance to stack up more of the marquee symbols to hoard in huge wins. Probably the best feature I've come across in a while and the most fun to play with when you trigger these free spins. And you don't have to bet a lot, so for the frugal gamers out there, give it a try next time you see one in the casino.
And finally, Aristocrat is keeping the "pokies" market alive with popular and evolving games. Those old hits like sun and moon, 50 lions, and Easter Island are still filling seats at the casinos. And new hits like 100 lions, Easter Island II, and Dragons are grabbing the attention of players as they long for fun alternatives to that IGT gauntlet. Look for more new hits to come in the next year, Aristocrat isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
And one last game I tried out was the new mystery progressives Indiana Jones slots. I actually had a lot of fun playing this game and came out a big winner on the few times I played it. Similar to the eBay slots of IGT, the mystery progressives trigger for all players playing that same machine. You'll have a chance to hit some huge stacked wild hits on the 10 free spins and have a chance to win one of the multi level progressives.
IGT has no doubt been the continuing success story in ever evolving gaming. The quality of the games just keeps getting better and better with each new release. For example, the stacked wilds machines have more innovative and wonderful gaming dynamics that attracted me. Games such as Fire Horse and Magical Unicorn are the newest releases that have a different touch to video slot play. There's plenty of free spins triggered with five free play symbols scattered across all five reels. And huge wins are possible with the integration of stacked wild symbols in the middle three reels. Additionally, you'll go bonkers with the right to left and left to right paying integration. I've personally won and beared witness to huge, hundreds of dollar wins with only a minimum bet initiated. Other scorching new releases with enhanced game play include Snapdragon, Jolly Roger (Progressive type Gaming), Michaelangelo (similar to Davinci Diamonds), and Cats. In Conclusion, try out all of these exciting new offers from IGT, you'll win tons with the minimal betting sequences.
Another gaming company is continuing to find niche gaming dynamics with it's re-spin focus, and that company is WMS gaming. The newest offering from WMS include Zeus, Griffin's Gate, and Hearts of Venice. Land a full stacked symbols in the first reel, and you'll earn three more spins while that first reel is locked. Giving players a chance to stack up more of the marquee symbols to hoard in huge wins. Probably the best feature I've come across in a while and the most fun to play with when you trigger these free spins. And you don't have to bet a lot, so for the frugal gamers out there, give it a try next time you see one in the casino.
And finally, Aristocrat is keeping the "pokies" market alive with popular and evolving games. Those old hits like sun and moon, 50 lions, and Easter Island are still filling seats at the casinos. And new hits like 100 lions, Easter Island II, and Dragons are grabbing the attention of players as they long for fun alternatives to that IGT gauntlet. Look for more new hits to come in the next year, Aristocrat isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
And one last game I tried out was the new mystery progressives Indiana Jones slots. I actually had a lot of fun playing this game and came out a big winner on the few times I played it. Similar to the eBay slots of IGT, the mystery progressives trigger for all players playing that same machine. You'll have a chance to hit some huge stacked wild hits on the 10 free spins and have a chance to win one of the multi level progressives.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Playing Video Slot Machines as a Source of Income - Read any Slot in 10 Spins
It is absolutely crazy to think that slot machines are the games to play in the casino with their low winning percentage, but they are no less popular with a lot of gamers with their breathtaking animations and wild bonus features. There are a multitude of different tricks to utilize to win the most you can while minimizing the loss factor. In fact, when I apply some of these tricks, anyone can come out ahead in just about any game they play. Without further waiting for more explanation, here is a brief rundown of some of the methods to slot domination:
1. Research the gameplay dynamics before you insert that bill. Most machines from manufacturers offer players the chance to view the "see pays" button on the touchscreen before you play. Take a look at what the game offers in the area of line pays and what type of bonuses a player can achieve and how it is obtained, it's nice to know what you're dealing with. For example, a game that offers a free spin bonus will pay out more over time than one that has no free spins bonus where the house has more edge. And take a look at how you obtain the bonus feature, landing three or more scatter bonus symbols (ie:Lotus Flower-IGT or Running Wild-WMS Gaming) are more easier to get than machines that make you land bonus symbols on a payline or on all five reels (ie:Carnival of Mystery or House of the Dead EX or Leopard Spots-IGT).
2. Observe payouts and previous bets on machines other players have stopped playing. In most machines, especially before inserting money into the validator, players can catch a glimpse of previous cash outs and total bets. If I personally walked up to a machine and saw that the last player cashed out with a nice load, I would probably avoid that machine because the previous player won on the machine in good succession. In any case, assume that players insert the most commonly used denominator in that of a $20 bill. Anything above that amount that someone has cashed out with, take into consideration that they have done well and the machine has stopped paying for a while. And as a result, not a machine to be played for a while. I've seen this many times before and have taken heed of this.
3. Try out your slot machine with a trial 10 spin count. This is one of the smartest things a player can do and you can better gauge what and how the machine performs. Try spinning the reels 10 times, while betting the same constant bet, and see how many line wins are won. As a good guide, winning only 0-2 times means a slot player should cash out and move on to another machine. 3-6 spins won means the machine has a medium win frequency, utilize another 10 spin count and see where it takes you. Win 7-10 of your spins and this means your machine is in the middle of a hot streak, spin another 10 times and assess the count. By spinning in tens, you'll easily read the machine and its overall mood. You'll minimize loss and actually win more money, it's all the same if you win just five dollars or five hundred. They all add up, don't be afraid to call it quits at any time.
Aside from the few tips to success, another big help for the slot player is the information the manufacturers have available for the players to view. For example, IGT's website has information on all the machines you see in the casino. They tell players what the bonus win frequency and volatility of all the video slot machines. Use these to help you choose the right machines right off the bat and you can avoid the junkers that love taking the money.
Winners- Stacked Wilds Slot machines, free spins bonus feature, WMS gaming wrap around pays, not betting the maximum, penny slots, multi-way pays slots
Avoid- 15 or less payline video slots, Any game where you have to bet max to activate bonus features, old video slots(Little Green Men, Double Diamond 2000, etc.), mystery progressives video slots, Wheel of Fortune Video Slots.
1. Research the gameplay dynamics before you insert that bill. Most machines from manufacturers offer players the chance to view the "see pays" button on the touchscreen before you play. Take a look at what the game offers in the area of line pays and what type of bonuses a player can achieve and how it is obtained, it's nice to know what you're dealing with. For example, a game that offers a free spin bonus will pay out more over time than one that has no free spins bonus where the house has more edge. And take a look at how you obtain the bonus feature, landing three or more scatter bonus symbols (ie:Lotus Flower-IGT or Running Wild-WMS Gaming) are more easier to get than machines that make you land bonus symbols on a payline or on all five reels (ie:Carnival of Mystery or House of the Dead EX or Leopard Spots-IGT).
2. Observe payouts and previous bets on machines other players have stopped playing. In most machines, especially before inserting money into the validator, players can catch a glimpse of previous cash outs and total bets. If I personally walked up to a machine and saw that the last player cashed out with a nice load, I would probably avoid that machine because the previous player won on the machine in good succession. In any case, assume that players insert the most commonly used denominator in that of a $20 bill. Anything above that amount that someone has cashed out with, take into consideration that they have done well and the machine has stopped paying for a while. And as a result, not a machine to be played for a while. I've seen this many times before and have taken heed of this.
3. Try out your slot machine with a trial 10 spin count. This is one of the smartest things a player can do and you can better gauge what and how the machine performs. Try spinning the reels 10 times, while betting the same constant bet, and see how many line wins are won. As a good guide, winning only 0-2 times means a slot player should cash out and move on to another machine. 3-6 spins won means the machine has a medium win frequency, utilize another 10 spin count and see where it takes you. Win 7-10 of your spins and this means your machine is in the middle of a hot streak, spin another 10 times and assess the count. By spinning in tens, you'll easily read the machine and its overall mood. You'll minimize loss and actually win more money, it's all the same if you win just five dollars or five hundred. They all add up, don't be afraid to call it quits at any time.
Aside from the few tips to success, another big help for the slot player is the information the manufacturers have available for the players to view. For example, IGT's website has information on all the machines you see in the casino. They tell players what the bonus win frequency and volatility of all the video slot machines. Use these to help you choose the right machines right off the bat and you can avoid the junkers that love taking the money.
Winners- Stacked Wilds Slot machines, free spins bonus feature, WMS gaming wrap around pays, not betting the maximum, penny slots, multi-way pays slots
Avoid- 15 or less payline video slots, Any game where you have to bet max to activate bonus features, old video slots(Little Green Men, Double Diamond 2000, etc.), mystery progressives video slots, Wheel of Fortune Video Slots.
Monday, December 1, 2008
3 Tips To Selecting The Right Slot Machine - Win More Money With Your Choice!!
With newer video slot machines taking the spotlight when it comes to popularity, regular mechanical slots from IGT are still among the most popular and profitable today. Knowing which slots give the best payouts and higher pay frequencies are absolutely important to making money on an otherwise tough to master game. There's no doubt that some card games offer the best win percentage, but there are also slot machines that offer a spectacular payback. I will go over several money making tips to selecting the right mechanical slot machine so that way we can all enjoy the best at what those gaming machines have to offer.
Tip#1-Select a machine that has a lower multiplier. Anyone who's played these type of machines know that your chances of hitting a nice line pay on a 10X pay machine is drastically lower than one that has a 2X pay or no mulitiplier. Studies have shown that these lower multiplier or wild machines offer a 30% greater payback than those machines that offer a higher multiplier. I can tell you on many occasions that I have almost pulled out my hair when I couldn't get anything on a 5X or higher slot machine on twenty dollars. The odds are through the floor with those. So as tempting as the high risk, high reward slots that offer greater pay, play some of the lower multiplier machines. You'll find that you will win more over a longer session than high multiplier games and more frequently.
Tip#2-Play a machine that uses one payline. To the novice slot jockey, it is not immediately obvious to play a single line machine. So hey, the more lines, the more chances to hit some nice pays, right?? Not true, what slot manufacturers have done is that they have spread out the symbols on their reels and have placed more blanks, therefore making it tough to get significant wins. Also, have you ever noticed the pay difference for getting three red sevens on a single line Double Diamond machine and getting the same line win on a five liner? It couldn't be any more different. Play the single line and win more for the lines and receive a higher payout frequency.
Tip#3-Bet the maximum money to win the biggest wins. This I couldn't stress as a staple in general mechanical slot play. Why bet one coin when you could bet three or more and win much more. Since we are dealing with mechanical slots and not multi-line video slots, we can all afford to bet only three coins. Players will find that the wins will come more frequently and the overall line wins will be much bigger. I advise this same tip for those progressive type slots like Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune. Ever bet one coin on the wheel and end up getting the bonus wheel symbol on the third wheel only to grind your teeth when it happens?? It has happened to the best of us, but it doesn't ever need to happen again.
In closing, with these three tips, you'll find the best paying machines and hopefully make more big wins than ever before. But I can't point out enough however that responsible game play will make the experience at the casino a fun one. When you're up, use common sense make clearer decisions. Don't get caught playing the games that have terrible payouts.
Tip#1-Select a machine that has a lower multiplier. Anyone who's played these type of machines know that your chances of hitting a nice line pay on a 10X pay machine is drastically lower than one that has a 2X pay or no mulitiplier. Studies have shown that these lower multiplier or wild machines offer a 30% greater payback than those machines that offer a higher multiplier. I can tell you on many occasions that I have almost pulled out my hair when I couldn't get anything on a 5X or higher slot machine on twenty dollars. The odds are through the floor with those. So as tempting as the high risk, high reward slots that offer greater pay, play some of the lower multiplier machines. You'll find that you will win more over a longer session than high multiplier games and more frequently.
Tip#2-Play a machine that uses one payline. To the novice slot jockey, it is not immediately obvious to play a single line machine. So hey, the more lines, the more chances to hit some nice pays, right?? Not true, what slot manufacturers have done is that they have spread out the symbols on their reels and have placed more blanks, therefore making it tough to get significant wins. Also, have you ever noticed the pay difference for getting three red sevens on a single line Double Diamond machine and getting the same line win on a five liner? It couldn't be any more different. Play the single line and win more for the lines and receive a higher payout frequency.
Tip#3-Bet the maximum money to win the biggest wins. This I couldn't stress as a staple in general mechanical slot play. Why bet one coin when you could bet three or more and win much more. Since we are dealing with mechanical slots and not multi-line video slots, we can all afford to bet only three coins. Players will find that the wins will come more frequently and the overall line wins will be much bigger. I advise this same tip for those progressive type slots like Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune. Ever bet one coin on the wheel and end up getting the bonus wheel symbol on the third wheel only to grind your teeth when it happens?? It has happened to the best of us, but it doesn't ever need to happen again.
In closing, with these three tips, you'll find the best paying machines and hopefully make more big wins than ever before. But I can't point out enough however that responsible game play will make the experience at the casino a fun one. When you're up, use common sense make clearer decisions. Don't get caught playing the games that have terrible payouts.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Top Video Slot Machines Fall of 2008 - Hot Reviews Of End of Year Games!!
This years seasons of change have brought newer and innovative video slot machines to the forefront of 2008. IGT led off the year with a brand mix of hotter and newer video slots to compete with other hot manufacturers. With stunning new slots with forty or more paylines, IGT was the one to beat. With 2008 coming to a close, other manufacturers are making it known that they can hang with IGT and its relentless assault. WMS gaming and Aristocrat have a splendid mix of video slots that players must check out. And these companies have unique characteristics that make their design and style that much more unique. Here is a brief list of some of the hottest games out in casinos right now.
Let's start out with this years biggest surprise smash and that's WMS Gaming's all new Wrap Around pays video slot machines. Probably two of the hottest and the most innovative machines feature endless pays that go from left to right and back around to the first reel for nonstop, edge of your seat action. The cool thing about this feature that no other manufacturer has, or even IGT for that matter, is that players can get a thrill of enjoyment out of all reels than just the first couple reels. You could literally get nothing in the first couple reels and by the end of the action you really can come out a big winner depending on what hits on the last few reel stops. WMS gaming's "Running Wild" and "Great Eagle" video slots are among the first to use the Wrap Around system. Another great featurette is the free spins bonus. Land 3 or more free spin symbols in a scattered layout and you get yourself anywhere from 10 or more spins. WMS gaming got a page out of the IGT stacked wilds book and integrated that feature in these two games as well. Also check out the brand new progressive hit "Wizard of Oz" with a variety of bonus chances and the Gilda Wild Reel feature that'll suer to win players over!! Outstanding gameplay dynamics and medium to high bonus hit frequency make these an absolute "Must Play" the next time you visit the casino.
Australia's Aristocrat gaming continues classic success with its healthy line-up of popular games such as 50 Lions, 50 Dragons, Sun & Moon, Tiki Torch Trilogy, Easter Island. Great game play and high hit frequency in regular line wins make these a popular choice among players. Although the overall choice in games is quickly aging with newer and hotter stuff in the market.
And finally IGT's fall season brings enhanced video slots to the stacked wilds, multi-way, and free spins grouping. Players will find excitement with new releases in Stonehenge, Red Rooster, 100 ladies, 100 wolves, Witches Riches, Night Sky, Kitty Glitter and the huge 3125 multi way pay Carnival of Mystery Masquerade. Carnival is a continuation from it's hugely popular carnival of mystery trilogy from IGT. In addition, check out the new Ebay video slots and Sydney Omarr's Zodiac Wheel Progressive video slots, they are always packed with folks who are thirsting for more.
And to bring things to a close, be on the lookout for IGT's newest look into slots with the Reel Depth technology. This enhanced look into the tradition mechanical slot features a multi-layered display for eye grabbing 3D looking animations. Some classics get the full treatment by the end of the year and include favorites like Double Diamond, Sizzling 7's, Slingo Jackpot, Triple Stars, and Red White & Blue for starters. And all games will come in 3, 4, or 5 reel varieties. Look for these and many others soon. Good luck playing and enjoy these fabulous games.
Let's start out with this years biggest surprise smash and that's WMS Gaming's all new Wrap Around pays video slot machines. Probably two of the hottest and the most innovative machines feature endless pays that go from left to right and back around to the first reel for nonstop, edge of your seat action. The cool thing about this feature that no other manufacturer has, or even IGT for that matter, is that players can get a thrill of enjoyment out of all reels than just the first couple reels. You could literally get nothing in the first couple reels and by the end of the action you really can come out a big winner depending on what hits on the last few reel stops. WMS gaming's "Running Wild" and "Great Eagle" video slots are among the first to use the Wrap Around system. Another great featurette is the free spins bonus. Land 3 or more free spin symbols in a scattered layout and you get yourself anywhere from 10 or more spins. WMS gaming got a page out of the IGT stacked wilds book and integrated that feature in these two games as well. Also check out the brand new progressive hit "Wizard of Oz" with a variety of bonus chances and the Gilda Wild Reel feature that'll suer to win players over!! Outstanding gameplay dynamics and medium to high bonus hit frequency make these an absolute "Must Play" the next time you visit the casino.
Australia's Aristocrat gaming continues classic success with its healthy line-up of popular games such as 50 Lions, 50 Dragons, Sun & Moon, Tiki Torch Trilogy, Easter Island. Great game play and high hit frequency in regular line wins make these a popular choice among players. Although the overall choice in games is quickly aging with newer and hotter stuff in the market.
And finally IGT's fall season brings enhanced video slots to the stacked wilds, multi-way, and free spins grouping. Players will find excitement with new releases in Stonehenge, Red Rooster, 100 ladies, 100 wolves, Witches Riches, Night Sky, Kitty Glitter and the huge 3125 multi way pay Carnival of Mystery Masquerade. Carnival is a continuation from it's hugely popular carnival of mystery trilogy from IGT. In addition, check out the new Ebay video slots and Sydney Omarr's Zodiac Wheel Progressive video slots, they are always packed with folks who are thirsting for more.
And to bring things to a close, be on the lookout for IGT's newest look into slots with the Reel Depth technology. This enhanced look into the tradition mechanical slot features a multi-layered display for eye grabbing 3D looking animations. Some classics get the full treatment by the end of the year and include favorites like Double Diamond, Sizzling 7's, Slingo Jackpot, Triple Stars, and Red White & Blue for starters. And all games will come in 3, 4, or 5 reel varieties. Look for these and many others soon. Good luck playing and enjoy these fabulous games.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Win More Money at Blackjack With These 3 Casino Promotions
Blackjack by itself is a game of skill. And with common sense knowhow and a familiar understanding of how the game play mechanics work together, one can win over 60% of all those hands very easily per trip. Some well know casinos have even more player interactive bonuses that help players more than hurt them. Especially if you're not familiar with any of them, especially when we make just the "one" visit, it sure would be great to know what they are. Along with the chance to win money by getting those winning hands and beating the house, avid players can make an additional 10-15% more by utilizing these so called casino promotions. Here are the top three bonuses you just have to know before you make that next trip:
Promo#1-Most good sized casinos offer what they call "player's club" cards. What people don't know is that these promotions offer and give away more money, free slot play, gifts, comped meals, and free rooms as general play dictates. What the blackjack player has going for him/her, is that they can use the player cards to get what casinos call a match bet. Depending on how much play you put on a card (stats are tallied depending on bet amounts and play time), player's can get as much as four or five free matches up to $20 per hand in a day's playing session. Place your initial bet of $15 dollars, and with the promotional match, you would have a total of $30 being bet. Win that hand, and you'll win $30 dollars!! Just think how cool this is when your only initial bet was $15 to start, very cool!
Promo#2-Most single deck blackjack tables have something called a royal match bet. It's an extra side bet in addition to the main hand. Most of the time, royal match cannot exceed the initial bet. Place a royal match bet and if the two cards you get dealt are of matching suits (ie:heart-heart, spade-spade, diamond-diamond, or clubs-clubs), you win anywhere from a 3:1 or 5:1 payout depending on casino payout policies. These ratios are the most common. What's cool is if you win the royal match but lost the hand, in most cases you will come out even or ahead. So the next time you see a royal match, throw a dollar on it and try. It would not hurt because you normally win the match one out of four times anyways!
Promo#3-This last bonus is really cool. Some casinos have this extra bonus if you hit a certain combination of cards. Tables will normally have placards under the table limits to highlight these bonuses. I've seen plenty of twenty-one variations, but these are the big hits. Get dealt a 6-7-8 or 7-7-7 to total 21 and the house will pay you an additional $10-$25 dollars for achieving that. Also get a 7-card 21 or an ace-queen suited heart pair and the bonus is just as much. A nice little addition to the winnings and the wonderful thing is that it happens more often than you think!
So the next time you decide to make that weekend trip to the casino, be on the lookout for some of these casino-exclusive deals to help you win more money. Just keep in mind, it's just another opportunity for players to take more of the casino's money. Why leave it to chance??
Promo#1-Most good sized casinos offer what they call "player's club" cards. What people don't know is that these promotions offer and give away more money, free slot play, gifts, comped meals, and free rooms as general play dictates. What the blackjack player has going for him/her, is that they can use the player cards to get what casinos call a match bet. Depending on how much play you put on a card (stats are tallied depending on bet amounts and play time), player's can get as much as four or five free matches up to $20 per hand in a day's playing session. Place your initial bet of $15 dollars, and with the promotional match, you would have a total of $30 being bet. Win that hand, and you'll win $30 dollars!! Just think how cool this is when your only initial bet was $15 to start, very cool!
Promo#2-Most single deck blackjack tables have something called a royal match bet. It's an extra side bet in addition to the main hand. Most of the time, royal match cannot exceed the initial bet. Place a royal match bet and if the two cards you get dealt are of matching suits (ie:heart-heart, spade-spade, diamond-diamond, or clubs-clubs), you win anywhere from a 3:1 or 5:1 payout depending on casino payout policies. These ratios are the most common. What's cool is if you win the royal match but lost the hand, in most cases you will come out even or ahead. So the next time you see a royal match, throw a dollar on it and try. It would not hurt because you normally win the match one out of four times anyways!
Promo#3-This last bonus is really cool. Some casinos have this extra bonus if you hit a certain combination of cards. Tables will normally have placards under the table limits to highlight these bonuses. I've seen plenty of twenty-one variations, but these are the big hits. Get dealt a 6-7-8 or 7-7-7 to total 21 and the house will pay you an additional $10-$25 dollars for achieving that. Also get a 7-card 21 or an ace-queen suited heart pair and the bonus is just as much. A nice little addition to the winnings and the wonderful thing is that it happens more often than you think!
So the next time you decide to make that weekend trip to the casino, be on the lookout for some of these casino-exclusive deals to help you win more money. Just keep in mind, it's just another opportunity for players to take more of the casino's money. Why leave it to chance??
5 Tips To Win Money at Blackjack - Win Over 65% Of All Hands
Casinos today offer some of the most competitive games available today. Blackjack is just one of the most historically famous and most played card games that takes a masterful understanding to win big. Am I asking those beginning or advanced players to go as far as counting cards of resorting to other cheap tricks to gain the house edge? No, not at all. But what I'm offering is an opportunity to learn some of the most basic plays that will give the player a 65% winning hand advantage over the house. Let's use some easy to understand basic math, play 100 hands and win 65 of them. Make the same exact bets for each, and by the end of the run, you're ahead! Sound's so nice, but what's involved to get there? It's so simple and effortless, however, one must gain control of the emotions to take full advantage of these sensible moves at the blackjack table. Here are the five best tactics to use to win over half of your hands:
Tip#1-This is easy, and it's a no-brainer. Play tables that offer only a one deck game. Stay away from the multi-deck shoes as these give the house a huge advantage. Your winning percentage literally drops to about 30% edge, not a smart way to approach the game. The tables get turned, with the richer concentration of face cards, the house easily attains 17-21's almost 75% of the time. And with that richer concentration, the player attains more busts or 12-16 hands frequently. Stay away from these at all costs.
Tip#2-Keep the betting consistant. Don't waver your bets with every hand. To take advantage of a winning hand percentage, keep the bets close by within 5-10 dollars each time. When your pot is running low, don't make the emotional chase bets to try and make up the losses. Gain control of your play and keep it steady. Like most slot machines, blackjack offers a 96% payback to even. So when the action gets hot and you're losing control, take a quick 15 minute break and rest your thinking for the next session.
Tip#3-Don't bet a double down or split high pairs unless absolutely necessary. If the house has 3's-6's showing, that would be a smart move to play and more than likely you'll win 80% of those doubles or splits. Don't split face cards because they're almost a sure win. Split all aces when you get them. And don't split or double when the dealer is showing high cards. It's again all basic blackjack but you would be surprised at how many players stray away from this basic strategy when they're not thinking clearly.
Tip#4-Play a hot table! Examine hot tables by playing into the emotions and psychology of other players. Also take the time to examine a running 3 play session and try to get an understanding of the win to loss ratio of each player. It's not illegal but you're using this as a tool to find out which tables are sure bets.
Tip#5-And finally, don't be afraid to play one on one with the dealer. Not that it's a bad thing to play with a full table of players. But the more frequently a dealer has to shuffle, the easier it is to quickly turn the tide to the house's advantage. The change in the winning percentage is only about a 1-5% decrease but every little winning edge makes the difference in this game.
With these winning blackjack strategies, I've been able to achieve wins consistantly with over half the hands played. Additionally, it's important to know that these tips take patience and emotional control. Blackjack is not a patient game by nature and the common tendency for most players is instant gratification. As great as that is, I would much rather win five hundred over the course of 5-6 hours than try to make it happen with careless high bets and irrational playmaking in a short period of time. Just consider all these plays and think how fun it can be to leave a casino a winner every single time. In closing, this IS a game everyone can win every single time. Please play responsibly.
Tip#1-This is easy, and it's a no-brainer. Play tables that offer only a one deck game. Stay away from the multi-deck shoes as these give the house a huge advantage. Your winning percentage literally drops to about 30% edge, not a smart way to approach the game. The tables get turned, with the richer concentration of face cards, the house easily attains 17-21's almost 75% of the time. And with that richer concentration, the player attains more busts or 12-16 hands frequently. Stay away from these at all costs.
Tip#2-Keep the betting consistant. Don't waver your bets with every hand. To take advantage of a winning hand percentage, keep the bets close by within 5-10 dollars each time. When your pot is running low, don't make the emotional chase bets to try and make up the losses. Gain control of your play and keep it steady. Like most slot machines, blackjack offers a 96% payback to even. So when the action gets hot and you're losing control, take a quick 15 minute break and rest your thinking for the next session.
Tip#3-Don't bet a double down or split high pairs unless absolutely necessary. If the house has 3's-6's showing, that would be a smart move to play and more than likely you'll win 80% of those doubles or splits. Don't split face cards because they're almost a sure win. Split all aces when you get them. And don't split or double when the dealer is showing high cards. It's again all basic blackjack but you would be surprised at how many players stray away from this basic strategy when they're not thinking clearly.
Tip#4-Play a hot table! Examine hot tables by playing into the emotions and psychology of other players. Also take the time to examine a running 3 play session and try to get an understanding of the win to loss ratio of each player. It's not illegal but you're using this as a tool to find out which tables are sure bets.
Tip#5-And finally, don't be afraid to play one on one with the dealer. Not that it's a bad thing to play with a full table of players. But the more frequently a dealer has to shuffle, the easier it is to quickly turn the tide to the house's advantage. The change in the winning percentage is only about a 1-5% decrease but every little winning edge makes the difference in this game.
With these winning blackjack strategies, I've been able to achieve wins consistantly with over half the hands played. Additionally, it's important to know that these tips take patience and emotional control. Blackjack is not a patient game by nature and the common tendency for most players is instant gratification. As great as that is, I would much rather win five hundred over the course of 5-6 hours than try to make it happen with careless high bets and irrational playmaking in a short period of time. Just consider all these plays and think how fun it can be to leave a casino a winner every single time. In closing, this IS a game everyone can win every single time. Please play responsibly.
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