We live within seven miles of an Indian casino. The casino opened fifteen years ago. At that time the slot machine games were three line nickel and quarter machines. There were a few dollar slots. All the slots were reel slots machine games. You played them by putting in coins one at a time and were paid in coins coming out into a tray under the machine.

Today there are slot machines that have as many as 100 lines. You can play any denomination from one cent to ten dollars. The slot machine games are now video games and are quite interactive. The machines make special sounds when you are winning and some of them even wish you luck when you hit the spin button. Today the machines accept all denominations of bills and pay you with a printed ticket that can also be inserted into another machine. There is still a sprinkling of the reel machines in the casino, but these are quickly being eliminated. Some people believe that the reel slot machine games had better odds than the video games; however the experts state that this is not true.

When the casino first opened there were more blackjack tables than slot machines. The building was little more than a steel shed with carpeting. Today there are over four thousand slot machine games, blackjack tables, poker rooms and a hotel with over six hundred rooms. There are four restaurants, a coffee shop, candy store and a full spa. They have also added on a conference center and auditorium. They host many big name concerts through out the year. They employ over eleven hundred people. This is quite an accomplishment in fifteen years time. Many people credit the advancements in the video slot machine games as the main reason why the casino is doing as well as it is.

There are bus loads of people that come to the casino on charter trips from the five state area. The casino has greatly improved the lives of the Native Americans that live in this area. They have built a new school, clinic and a great deal of housing. They have also built a government center and have re-established their tribal courts. There are many people that complain that they do not pay off well enough at the casino. They feel the slot machine games are set too tight. The gaming commission did sanction them last year for not paying off the proper percentage, but that does not seem to stop people from coming. We have heard that they are going to start a support program for people that have a problem with gambling.



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Slot machines are the most popular casino game on Internet gambling sites. The main categories of online slots are classic 3-reel slots, 5-reel slots, the newer 5-reel bonus feature slots, and progressive slots. Parlay, one of the major software providers for the online gambling industry, has launched nearly 50 slot machine games over the past decade. This article discusses Parlay’s 3-reel, 5-reel, and bonus feature slot machines.

Parlay’s classic 3-reel slots are ideal games for the beginning player because of their easy and straightforward format. Here is a partial list of their 3-reel slot machines: 7’s Ablaze (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Black & White Gold (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Double Diamond (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Fire & Ice (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Karat Crazy (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Three Times the Riches (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Wild Cherry (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Jackpot 6000 (3 reels and 5 pay-lines, Lucky 7’s (3 reels and 5 pay-lines), Diamond Surprise (3 reels and 1 pay-line), Rainforest Riches (3 reels and 1 pay-line), Wild Cherry (3 reels and 1 pay-line), Citrus 7’s (3 reels and 1 pay-line), Super 7’s (3 reels and 1 pay-line) and Double Scoop Delight (3 reels and 1 pay-line).

All of Parlay’s 5-reel slots obviously have 5 reels, but the number of pay-lines may differ considerably. Here is a partial list of their 5-reel slots: Spell Cast (5 reels and 20 pay-lines), Get Cracking (5 reels and 9 pay-lines), Trolling for Treasure (5 reels and 9 pay-lines), Hollywood Reels (5 reels and 9 pay-lines), Flaming Fortune (5 reels and 9 pay-lines), and Skeet Shooter (5 reels and 9 pay-lines).

So there you have it, a quick look at Parlay’s 3-reel and 5-reel slots. Whether you play slot machines online or in Vegas, remember to only gamble with the money that you can afford to lose. Don’t exceed your spending limit should you lose, and never gamble when you are tired or irritable. By following these simple rules of gambling, your casino experience - online or at a land-based casino - will be more enjoyable.



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Slot machines are the most popular form of casino entertainment, both at land-based casinos and on Internet gambling sites. Microgaming, the major software provider for the online gambling industry, has launched over 50 new slot machine games over the past two years. Each of these slots has its own unique theme, ranging from game parks to high society to the supernatural. This article summarizes seven of these new slot games that have a holiday theme, including Gift Rap, Halloweenies, Ho Ho Ho, Mardi Gras Fever, Rainbows End, Happy New Year, and Jingle Bells.

Gift Rap is a 5-reel, 25 pay-line video slot machine with a traditional Christmas theme. There are plenty of elves, spinning tops, teddy bears, and music boxes. Two or more Wild Bauble symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $3, three symbols pay out $50, four symbols pay out $500, and all five Wild Bauble symbols pay out $6,000.

Halloweenies is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot machine all about Halloween. Enter into a spooky world of witches, werewolves, Frankenstein, skeletons, and chocolate candy. Two or more Wild symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $13, three symbols pay out $130, four symbols pay out $1,300, and all five Wild symbols pay out $13,000.

Ho Ho Ho is a 5-reel, 15 pay-line video slot with a Christmas theme. You enter into a festive world of Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Two or more Santa symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $5, three symbols pay out $50, four symbols pay out $1,000, and all five Santa symbols pay out $15,000.

Mardi Gras Fever is a 5-reel, 20 payline video slot that has a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. It was released in February, 2008. Mardi Gras Fever accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 200. The maximum jackpot is 2,000 coins.

Rainbows End is a 5-reel, 25 payline video slot with a Irish theme. It was released in March, 2008, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. You can win as many as 25,000 coins in the base game and as many as 50,000 coins in the bonus feature game.

Happy New Year is a 3-reel, 5 pay-line slot machine with a Chinese New Year theme. It was released in January, 2008 just in time to celebrate the Year of the Rat. Happy New Year accepts coins from $1.00 to $25.00. The maximum jackpot is 2,400 coins.

Jingle Bells is a 3-reel, 5 pay-line slot machine with a festive Christmas theme. The coin range is 25¢ to $5.00, and you can play up to 1 coin per pay-line per spin. With a maximum bet of $25.00 ($5.00 x 1 coin per pay-line x 5 pay-lines), you could win a possible jackpot of $30,000 (6,000 coins).

So there you have it, six 5-reel bonus slots that have holiday themes. Whether you play slots online or at a land-based casino, remember to gamble only with the money you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you wish to spend, and don’t exceed your spending limit should you lose. Never gamble when you are tired or irritable. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead.



By: Gregory DeVictor

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We live within seven miles of an Indian casino. The casino opened fifteen years ago. At that time the slot machine games were three line nickel and quarter machines. There were a few dollar slots. All the slots were reel slots machine games. You played them by putting in coins one at a time and were paid in coins coming out into a tray under the machine.

Today there are slot machines that have as many as 100 lines. You can play any denomination from one cent to ten dollars. The slot machine games are now video games and are quite interactive. The machines make special sounds when you are winning and some of them even wish you luck when you hit the spin button. Today the machines accept all denominations of bills and pay you with a printed ticket that can also be inserted into another machine. There is still a sprinkling of the reel machines in the casino, but these are quickly being eliminated. Some people believe that the reel slot machine games had better odds than the video games; however the experts state that this is not true.

When the casino first opened there were more blackjack tables than slot machines. The building was little more than a steel shed with carpeting. Today there are over four thousand slot machine games, blackjack tables, poker rooms and a hotel with over six hundred rooms. There are four restaurants, a coffee shop, candy store and a full spa. They have also added on a conference center and auditorium. They host many big name concerts through out the year. They employ over eleven hundred people. This is quite an accomplishment in fifteen years time. Many people credit the advancements in the video slot machine games as the main reason why the casino is doing as well as it is.

There are bus loads of people that come to the casino on charter trips from the five state area. The casino has greatly improved the lives of the Native Americans that live in this area. They have built a new school, clinic and a great deal of housing. They have also built a government center and have re-established their tribal courts. There are many people that complain that they do not pay off well enough at the casino. They feel the slot machine games are set too tight. The gaming commission did sanction them last year for not paying off the proper percentage, but that does not seem to stop people from coming. We have heard that they are going to start a support program for people that have a problem with gambling.



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Slot machines are the most popular form of casino entertainment, both at land-based casinos and on Internet gambling sites. Microgaming, the major software provider for the online gambling industry, has launched over 200 slot machine games over the past decade.. Each of these slots has its own unique theme, ranging from game parks to high society to the supernatural. This article, the second in a series of two, summarizes nine of Microgaming’s 3-reel and 5-reel slots games that have American themes, including Bars & Stripes, Flying Circus, Golden Goose Totem Treasure, Little Chief Big Cash, Mardi Gras Fever, Moonshine, The Grand Circus, The Osbournes, and Vinyl Countdown.

Bars & Stripes is a 5-reel, 25 pay-line video slot that has a patriotic American theme. There is plenty of red, white, and blue. The colorful graphics include the Statue of Liberty, hot dogs, apple pie, cookies, and a mouthwatering Thanksgiving turkey. Bars & Stripes accepts coins from $0.01 to $1.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 250. The maximum jackpot is 50,000 coins.

The circus has come to town!  Flying Circus is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot about the Big Top. Flying Circus is where you will meet the dapper Ringmaster (who is Wild and substitutes for all other symbols) and Coco the Clown (who activates the Free Spins Bonus Game). Play your slots right and you could win a possible $100,000 with the Free Spins Bonus Game.

Golden Goose Totem Treasure is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot machine all about red Indians and squaws. Golden Goose Totem Treasure has 4 bonus games, including Golden Egg, Golden Reels, Money or the Egg, and Pick a Card. Three or more Wild Squaw symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Three symbols pay out $40, four symbols pay out $1,000, and all five Wild Squaw symbols pay out $12,000.

Little Chief Big Cash is a 5-reel, 25 payline video slot that has a Native American theme. It was released in January, 2008. Little Chief Big Cash accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 500. The maximum jackpot is 6,000 coins.

Mardi Gras Fever is a 5-reel, 20 payline video slot that has a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. It was released in February, 2008. Mardi Gras Fever accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 200. The maximum jackpot is 2,000 coins.

Moonshine is a very popular 5-reel, 25 payline video slot that has a hillbilly theme. Moonshine is where you will encounter a gun-crazy granny, the county sheriff, and a shed full of moonshine. Moonshine accepts coins from $0.01 to $1.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 125. The maximum jackpot is 8,000 coins.

The Grand Circus is a 5-reel, 20 payline video slot that has a circus theme. It was released in August, 2007. The Grand Circus accepts coins from $0.01 to $1.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 200. The maximum jackpot is 1,000 coins.

The Osbournes 5-reel, 20 payline video slot based on the award-winning television show. It was released in September, 2007. The Osbournes accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 200. The maximum jackpot is 15,000 coins.

Vinyl Countdown is a 5-reel, 9 pay-line video slot with a 50’s rock ‘n’ roll theme. Vinyl Countdown is a nostalgic world of downtown diners, wingtip shoes, banana splits, milkshakes, and jukeboxes. Two or more Vinyl Countdown symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $5, three symbols pay out $50, four symbols pay out $500, and all five Vinyl Countdown symbols pay out $1,000.

So there you have it, nine 3-reel and 5-reel Microgaming slot machines that have American themes. Whether you play slots online or at a land-based casino, remember to gamble only with the money you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you wish to spend, and don’t exceed your spending limit should you lose. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead.



By: Gregory DeVictor

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Slot machines are the most popular form of casino entertainment, both at land-based casinos and on Internet gambling sites. Microgaming, the major software provider for the online gambling industry, has launched over 50 new video slot machines over the past two years. Each of these 5-reel video slots has its own unique theme, ranging from success and old money to romance and mysticism. This article, the first in a series of three, summarizes six of these new video slot machine games, including Alley Cats, Big Kahuna Snakes & Ladders, Bomber Girls, Cashapillar, Stash of the Titans, and The Adventures of Galactic Gopher.

Alley Cats is a 9 pay-line slot with a bonus game, free spins, and a scatter symbol. Alley Cats is about 5 cats who enjoy bowling. The game accepts coins from 1¢ to 25¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 180 (9 pay-lines x 20 coins per pay-line). Alley Cats has a top jackpot of 10,000 coins.

Big Kahuna Snakes & Ladders is a 15 pay-line jungle-themed slot that has a bonus game, free spins, a wild symbol, a bonus trigger symbol, and a scatter symbol. It is a sequel to the consistently popular 5-reel Big Kahuna slot game. Big Kahuna Snakes & Ladders accepts coins from 1¢ to 25¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 300 (15 pay-lines x 20 coins per pay-line). You could reel in the top jackpot of 5,000 coins.

Bomber Girls is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line slot with a bonus game, free spins, a gamble feature, a multiplier symbol, a wild symbol, and a scatter symbol. Its theme is World War II. Get bombed by 6 well-endowed Bomber Girls, including a nurse, a mechanic, and a radio controller. Bomber Girls accepts coins from 1¢ to 50¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 200 (20 pay-lines x 10 coins per pay-line). The maximum jackpot is 5,000 coins.

Cashapillar is Microgaming’s first 100 pay-line slot machine. This 5-reel casino extravaganza is about a caterpillar’s 100th birthday party. Cashapillar accepts coins from 1¢ to 2¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 1,000. If you’re lucky, you can reel in a whopping 6,000,000 coins ($120,000) with the free spins feature if you are playing with the 2¢ coin size.

Stash of the Titans is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line slot machine based on Greek mythology and a 1981 cult movie with a similar title. The game features wilds, scatters, and free spins. It accepts coins from 1¢ to 20¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 10. You can reel in a staggering 200,000 coins ($40,000) with the free spins feature if you are playing with the maximum 20¢ coin size.

The Adventures of Galactic Gopher is a space-themed Microgaming slot that boasts 5 reels and 30 pay-lines. This fun casino game features wilds, scatters, multipliers, and free spins. It accepts coins from 1¢ to 20¢, and the maximum bet per spin is $30 (30 pay-lines x 5 coins per line x 20¢). You can reel in an impressive 375,000 coins ($75,000) with the free spins feature if you are playing with the maximum coin size of 20¢.

So there you have it, six new video slot machines from Microgaming. Whether you play video slots online or blackjack at a land-based casino, remember to gamble only with the money you can afford to lose. Have fun and quit while you are ahead.



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Free online slot machine gaming is growing popular among the novice as well as experienced gambler. As far as the slot machine games go, free slots machines are one of the biggest forms of entertainment in casinos or on the web. With the advent of the Internet free online slot machine gaming has reached every one that has access to the web.

Some websites offer complete free slot machine games while others offer trial versions of the game for a short period. But, one of the advantages of playing slot machine games online is that you can make some serious cash in the comfort of your own home. And of course, they are free of cost when you are playing them online. There is great deal of high quality free online slot machine games online. All it takes is a quick search in google. As in any land, the same slot machine game may have variations when they are played on different websites.

Some people are a little nervous about free online slot machine games. Specifically, people are nervous about getting their money when they win. Does the online slot machine games really payout? How do you actually give money to the winner? What are the payment policies of the website on which you are playing the game? Be careful about selecting a professional website where you are safe with playing free online slot machine gaming. It is important to find all the information about the playing techniques and payout procedures.

Free online slot machine gaming is, no doubt, a sure-fire way of having a little fun. However, the slot machine enthusiasts need to pay attention to some of the ways to really make money online. Pay attention to the strategies involved in the online slots, the bonus strategy, the safe slots strategy, the free slots for cash or prizes strategy. Free online slot machine gaming systems are aimed to enhance the fun of gambling online.

Most of the gamblers download -virtual casinos to start playing casino games because they require no investment on the part of the players. The software for free online slot machine gaming is easy to install on a computer. It’s easy to ensure that the slots are working properly. A novice player can learn the easy steps of playing the game by browsing through the Internet. Apart from the free online slot machine gaming, if a player wants to enjoy the virtual casino as the traditional casino there are options for investment and playing with real money as well.



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Usually people think that slot machines are very easy to use, but there are specific features that you must know and understand to win the jackpots and to increase your overall success at the slot machines. We collected few tips which aid you in becoming more at ease during your slots gambling experiences. First, you should know that the winning symbol combinations are randomly produced according to the RNG (a computer program used to randomly pick times for all wins, this program ensures that all wins and payouts are fair and honest for the customers).

· Tip 1- You should read payout schedules when selecting a slot machine game to play. Choose the slot machine with the highest payouts for the lower combinations of winning symbol.

· Tip 2- Limit your bankroll, before you start playing the slot and spinning the reels. When that limit is reached, don’t hesitate and stop playing. Do not think twice about trying to win anyway. Be sure your losing limit is not your entire bankroll. Try to move to different slot with lower risk.

· Tip 3- Don’t play with the credits that are accumulating in the machine. This is the way for you to keep score while you’re playing.

· Tip 4- Do not play from credits you may have earned for a long time. There are no guarantees to win the slot machine, therefore bet at a stake size you can afford and always look for slot machine games with higher payout percentages.

· Tips 5- When you play the progressive slot machine, always play the max bet, which means maximum coins and maximum paylines. In that way you will insure you’ll get the highest payout - full progressive jackpot. If your bankroll cannot afford it, look for a progressive slot with lower stakes and paylines.

That’s it! You are now ready to play online slots, so choose one of our recommended sites, start by playing the free slots option and later on move to the real money slot games. For more information and tips visit www.slotstop.com



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Slot machines are the most popular casino game on Internet gambling sites. The main categories of online slots are classic 3-reel slots, 5-reel slots, the newer 5-reel bonus feature slots, and progressive slots. Cryptologic, one of the major software providers for the online gambling industry, has launched nearly 100 slot machine games over the past decade. This article discusses Cryptologic’s 3-reel and 5-reel slots, their bonus feature slots, and their progressive slots.

Cryptologic’s classic 3-reel slots are ideal games for the beginning player because of their easy and straightforward format. Their 3-reel slots include Lucky 7’s, Sphinx Hijinx, and Storm the Castle.

All of Cryptologic’s 5-reel slots obviously have 5 reels, but the number of pay-lines may differ. Here is a partial list of their 5-reel slots: 20,000 Leagues (9 pay-lines), Around The World (20 pay-lines), Buccaneer’s Bounty (5 pay-lines), Cash Caper (3 pay-lines), Congo Bongo (20 pay-lines), Coral Cash (9 pay-lines), Daily Horoscope (20 pay-lines), Desert Dreams (20 pay-lines), Diamond Cave (20 pay-lines), Emerald Isle (9 pay-lines), Fat Cat (9 pay-lines), Haunted House (20 pay-lines), Hot Dog (9 pay-lines), La Fiesta (9 pay-lines), Love Bugs (9 pay-lines), Lucky Lady (9 pay-lines), Mad Professor (9 pay-lines), Magic Carpet (9 pay-lines), Masquerade Ball (20 pay-lines), Rags To Riches (9 pay-lines), Salsa (9 pay-lines), Shoot O Rama (5 pay-lines), Silver Star (25 pay-lines), Sirens (9 pay-lines), Thunder From Down Under (25 pay-lines), Time Machine (25 pay-lines), and Top Hat Magic (3 pay-lines).

All of Cryptologic’s bonus feature slots have some sort of bonus feature, such as a free spin. Incidentally, bonus features are only available with the newer video slot games. Here is a partial list of their bonus feature slots: Aladdin’s Lamp, Around The World, Barnyard Boogie, Captain America, Cash Caper, Dads Day In, Daily Horoscope, Dare Devil, Diamond Cave, Dick Danger, Emerald Isle, Fantastic Four, Fantasy Realm, Fat Cat, Hot Dog, Hot Summer Nights, Jungle King, La Fiesta, Love Bugs, Mad Professor, Magic Carpet, Masquerade Ball, Millionaire’s Club, Monkey Mania, Northern Lights, Quest of Kings, Rags To Riches (20 pay-lines), Reel In The Cash, Reel Renovations, Salsa, Secret Garden, Shoot O Rama, Silent Screen, Spider Man, Street Fighter, Sunday Afternoon Classics, The Hulk, The Punisher, and Witches & Warlocks.

Online progressive slots accumulate deposits from their players from a number of online casinos to create jackpots that grow by the minute. Cryptologic now has over a dozen progressive slots. Here is a partial list of their games: Triple Olives, Sunday Afternoon Classics, Captain America, Dare Devil, Ghost Rider, Iron Man, The Hulk, The Punisher, Thor, Witches & Warlocks, Coral Cash, Hot Summer Nights, Mad Professor, Northern Lights, Salsa, Sirens, Silver Surfer, Shoot O Rama, Silent Screen, and Spider Man.

So there you have it, a quick look at Cryptologic’s 3-reel and 5-reel slots, their bonus feature slots, and their progressive slots. Whether you play slots online or at a land-based casino, remember to gamble only with the money you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you wish to spend, and don’t exceed your spending limit should you lose. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead.



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All random slot machine games have an underlying probability model. This model is necessary to make sure the game is profitable and to accurately calculate the minimum house edge.

Typical different parts of the games nowadays include the following features: line wins, scatters, holds and nudges, free spins, gambles, bonus games… Some of these features are totally random and the player has no way to influence the outcome. The spin of the reels, for example, is a random event and thus players cannot influence any line or scatter wins. However, in some features (like Hi-Lo gambles and some bonus games) the player has an input in the game. When this is the case, the industry uses the optimal strategy to play the game when building the model. This means that the percentage return advertised for the machine has been calculated assuming the optimal strategy is used all the time while playing the game. Therefore, if a player does not make the optimal decisions when playing the game he would be underachieving, in other words, he would be losing more money than he should lose. For regular punters, understanding the mathematics of the games is vital to have a bit of control.



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