Aristocrat has long been known for developing games that are sufficiently volatile, but balanced in...
Slot Tutorials
Slot Volatility: Bonus Design
For many slots, a significant percentage of the overall payback of the machine is unlocked via...
Plants vs. Zombies: Licensed, Classic Persistent State Reels Game
Game: Plants vs. ZombiesManufacturer: Spielo (now IGT)Advantage play potential: MediumWhat Makes it...
What Causes a Progressive to Increase?
It may seem like a simple scenario – you play a slot, the progressives grow. But what makes...
Advantage Play
Plants vs. Zombies: Licensed, Classic Persistent State Reels Game
Game: Plants vs. ZombiesManufacturer: Spielo (now IGT)Advantage play potential: MediumWhat Makes it...
Do the Video Poker Pay Tables Really Matter?
I’ve watched an interesting debate pop up on a gambling forum regarding video poker pay...
Blazing X Asia: Persistent State Multiplier by Bally
Game: Blazing X AsiaManufacturer: BallyAdvantage play potential: MediumWhat Makes it Special:...
Cruise Ship Slot Advantage Play Conditions
As this article goes live, I just completed my second cruise with Royal Caribbean. Last year, I...
Myths vs. Reality
Does How Much You Deposit Into a Machine Impact the Payouts?
Some think putting too much money into a machine will have an effect on a slot machine’s...
Would a Min Bet Bonus Happen at Max Bet?
On one of the slot forums I frequent, a player had a question: If you are betting the minimum bet...
Can You Max Bet on a Penny Slot Machine for Better Payouts?
In a slot community recently, a player had a question regarding payouts. It’s pretty well...
How Lock it Link Differs from Lightning Link, and How to...
The success of Aristocrat’s Lightning Link and its siblings, along with its unique math...
Understanding Comps
Wynn Slots Further Devalues Room Comps
I only just wrote about another recent change recently around room booking restrictions and VIP...
The Royal Caribbean Casino Tier Year, and Tier Perks
Earning cruises on Royal Caribbean is among the more straightforward comp scenarios I’ve...
URComped: Submitting Offers to Get Offers
I previously addressed how URComped positions itself in the ecosystem, but I see a lot of confusion...
More Wynn Slots Changes Makes “Free” Rooms Impossible
Since I posted my first review of Wynn Slots almost a year ago, the game’s been through a...
