Every slot machine has its own odds for winning. Once you add up the odds for each possible prize, you get the machine’s payout percentage, also known as its return to player (RTP). In general, slots are programmed with payout percentages between 82% and 98%.… Read more
Creating a budget is the best protection for overspending. It’s easy to get carried away when shopping down the “Sale” aisle, and equally easy to get in a couple extra spins while playing a slot machine. We’ve all experienced the dreaded hangover that comes from… Read more
Sound slot strategies don’t exist, so be suspicious of websites selling the “secret” to breaking slots. These games-of-luck use Random Number Generators (RNGs), which are continuously spitting out digits that undergo a set of algorithms to determine the reels’ landing positions. The starting number ranges… Read more
Video poker has only been around since the mid-1970s, but it’s already become one of the most popular casino games worldwide. It combines the bells and whistles of slot machines with the skill of poker – and yes, you can make a living at it… Read more
So you’ve figured out the basic rules of video poker, and you’re ready for some action. But where to begin? As with any casino game, your best bet is to practice at home, using play money. Each video poker variant has a “Practice” mode that… Read more
Up until this point in the video poker series, we’ve assumed that you’re familiar with standard poker hand rankings. But not every aspiring video poker player knows these rankings by heart. Some variants even include new hands, like Five-of-a-Kind, that don’t exist in traditional poker.… Read more
Anytime you play a game at a casino, it’s good to know what the prizes are. Some games have bigger house edges than others, especially games with minimal skill involved. Video poker isn’t one of those games. By using the right strategy, you can minimize… Read more
Many people swear by betting progressions, but the reality is, some systems are based on hitting a string of winning hands, and other systems are based on the false notion that a win becomes due after a losing streak. Despite these shortfalls, it’s still interesting… Read more