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Hello, Fellow Slot Players:

Greetings, Casino Players:

Greetings, Casino Players:

Hello, Fellow Slot Players:

Hello, Fellow Slot Players:

Greetings, Casino Players:

We added Readers FYI to include the latest gaming news of interest to casino players and Q&A.
Last November, the innovative slot makers previewed their 2008 slots and over the next few months, I will be exploring the newest models in the slots playground. This month’s Feature Article finds Aristocrat taking center stage.

Let’s begin your ‘reel adventures.’

Greetings, Casino Players:

Issue #114 is the last issue for 2007 and from Casino Players Ezine; we extend the warmest wishes for the Holiday Season.

Beginning in January 2008 with Issue #115, Casino Players Ezine will be published once/month at mid month, so we will meet in the slots playground again on or about Jan. 15th.

We promise that each monthly newsletter will continue to provide lots o’ slots information that players need to know to make the most of their ‘reel adventures.’

In this issue, Reader’s Q&A Comments section discusses the search for newer slots along with two updates about the US online gaming controversy.

The Editor’s Rant includes my Seasonal Wish and a farewell to 2007.

Additionally, you can view the top casinos/gaming region payouts and Question of the Month when you follow the links provided

Hello Fellow Slot Players

The feature article in Casino Players Ezine #113 is Part 2 that reviews an additional 10 Slot versions that have the potential of a better than 95% payout as per the manufacturer.

The Question of the Month asks your opinion of the 20 slots reviewed and we talk big winnings for 3 slots players in this month’s Winning Jackpot Stories.

NOTE: All 5 Casino Gambling Made Easier EBook titles will be discontinued after Dec. 31, 2007. Pricing at $7.00 Off the regular price for each title will remain in effect until then.

Greetings, Casino Players:

Issue #112 arrives with Reader’s Q&A Comments section that includes a ‘big win’ story in reply to last month’s question and even though early, some gambling tax information that should be of interest to all casino players.

The Editor’s Rant looks at three cases of falling casino revenues and wonders if casino management is sharing the blame. And, a casino that could pay dearly for calling a player a cheat.

Additionally, you can view the top casinos/gaming region payouts and Question of the Month when you follow the links provided.

Lastly, all Casino Gambling Made Easier EBooks will be discontinued after Dec. 31/07

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

The feature article in this issue reviews 10 Slot versions that have the potential of a better than 95% payout as per the manufacturer. Use it as a guide for your next casino visit.

With this information, perhaps you will join the 3 millionaires as described in this month's Winning Jackpot Stories.

Additionally, there is a new Question of the Month asking about other favorite casino games.

NOTE: All 5 Casino Gambling Made Easier EBook titles will be discontinued after Dec. 31, 2007. Pricing at £7.00 Off the regular price for each title will remain in effect until then.

Greetings, Casino Players:

Here we go, Issue #110 nominates the 2007 STOP (Slot Totals Offend Players) Awards for payouts at U.S gaming areas and casinos reported over a 7-month period.

There are some surprises mixed with expected awards. This report publishes the overall percentages and the first, second and third place 'losers'-worse, worser and worst. I have included the last report of the 2006 awards for comparison and hope this will assist with future casino choices.

The Reader's Q&A Comments section includes an update of the player who won and then didn't win a slot jackpot of $1.6 million. Also in this section is the question, "Would you go on a hunger strike if you couldn't gamble?"

Additionally, you can view the top casinos/gaming region payouts and Question of the Month when you follow the links provided.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

Video Poker slots are the focus in the Slot Reviews section for Issue #109. IGT, Bally and Microgaming offer the fun and excitement of poker. Further, Microgaming has introduced 3 new slot versions that provide Wild, Scatter, Free Spin, Multipliers and Bonus features.

Part 3 of the featured article titled Slots/Video Poker Q&A continues with 7 questions and answers along with three Winning Jackpot Stories.

Additionally, there is a new Question of the Month about your slot winnings.

Greetings, Casino Players:

We begin Issue #108 with a follow-up to the server-based question from Issue #106.

N.J. has now accepted server-based slots and this change is moving too fast for this slot player.

Also in the Reader's Q&A Comments section, there is an update of MS casinos, two years after Katrina, a lesson about 'card-pulling' and new debit card technology coming your way.

When I hear about a winner not receiving his jackpot, it deserves a louder rant than usual in the Gayle Storms section. You will also find three other rants, one of which asks the question, "Does he deserve his winnings?"

View the top casinos/gaming region payouts and Question of the Month when you follow the links provided.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

For this first issue of September, I bring your five slot reviews from what I call the 'A' list of slot manufacturers. They are Atronic, Aristocrat and A.C. Coin whose latest slot version The Big Game Show Bonus Slotto is sure to please.

Part 2 of the featured article titled Slots/Video Poker Q&A continues with 7 questions and answers along with three Winning Jackpot Stories.

Lastly, there is a new Question of the Month about your Video Poker play.

Greetings, Casino Players:

We begin Issue #106 with 5 questions/answers/comments to include free things to do before visiting Vegas and the end of an era for cruising Iowa riverboats.

There's another slot 'gone wild' story and an award for dumbest criminal gamblers that can be found with three other items in the Gayle Storms/Editor's Rant section.

View the top casinos/gaming region payouts and Question of the Month when you follow the links provided.

Lastly, a reminder that all 5 EBook Titles are sale priced at $7.00 Off the regular price.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

This issue begins a 3 part series titled Slots/Video Poker Q&A. Each part of these featured articles contains 7 questions and answers that will provide strategies and an education for slots and video poker players.

Konami, the innovative software and gaming manufacturer is in the spotlight at the Slot Reviews section.

Further, you will find four is the magic number for this edition. As in four slot reviews and four Winning Jackpot Stories.

Lastly, there is a new Question of the Month that will interest Vegas players.

Greetings, Casino Players:

Let's begin this issue with a unique variance I noticed while compiling the slots payout report. I believe this is the first time that a casino area's slot payouts has dropped from first to last in one month. It happened with the Mesquite area of Nevada. Last month at the top with 95.5% while this month at the bottom with 93.0%. You can view all payouts with the link provided.

Additionally, there are 3 updates in the Gayle Storms/Editor's Rant Section. Past issues noted the strike in Alberta, a faulty slot in Indiana paying 10X rather than 1X and a high roller banned by Harrah's. Scroll down to see what's new.

Casino Players Ezine #104 also includes Readers Q&A with a Katrina update and Question of the Month.

Lastly, a reminder that all 5 EBook Titles are sale priced at $7.00 Off the regular price..

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

As the weather heats up, I have some hot, hot slots for you to explore in Casino Players Ezine #103. You will find 10 slot reviews in this issue including 2 video poker versions.

The feature article reviews 7 slots from Microgaming along with an interesting news items about the changing slot scene going high tech.

As for the other 3 reviews, I believe you will get a 'kick' out of Big Red, the kangaroo character.

Additionally, three winning jackpot stories and a new Question of the Month are yours to discover this month.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

This issue of Casino Players Ezine includes Gaming News added to the Readers Q&A and Rant sections of the newsletter.

Casino Lures and a website where you can play Wheel of Fortune for free can be found in the Q&A section.

Gayle Storms/Editors Rant looks at 5 gaming stories. The topics covered are reduced casino attendance at Atlantic City casinos, the Canadian lottery, server-based slots and an update of the US online gambling ban.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

As promised, Williams Gaming and their 2007 slot offerings are featured in this edition of Casino Players Ezine.

One of the most innovative multi-sensory slot adventures to come your way is Top Gun. It is one of three slot reviews published here from the Williams product line.

Four winning jackpot stories and a new Question of the Month asking about your slot playing choices round out Issue #101.

Greetings, Casino Players:

We have arrived. It is #100 for Casino Players Ezine!
Let?s take a trip down memory lane. I went through previous issues of Casino Players Ezine and selected 5 frequently asked readers? questions and replied with expanded answers. Additionally, there are 5 popular Editor?s Rants:Gayle Storms and 3 of the best Winning Jackpot Stories.

This milestone edition also includes the top casinos/gaming region payouts with link and Question of the Month-May.

Away we go with this super special issue of the largest Slots Newsletter online.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

Welcome to number 9 and number 9 of Casino Players Ezine. Later this month, we will reach the milestone of Issue #100. I plan to take a look back with some of the best questions, jackpot stories and controversial Editor?s Rants, so stay tuned. For Issue 99, we focus on Bally, celebrating their 75th anniversary and offering an exciting lineup of new slots for 2007. The 3 Slots Reviews are Bally versions for you to explore, while the first of 5 Jackpot Stories also has Bally's name on it. Additionally, I have included an online Video Poker win of - wait for it - $1.3 million! For video poker players, this is a jaw-dropping tale and will lead you to ask, "What would this gambler do?"

Lastly, the Question of the Month asks about the $500 loss limit set at some riverboat casinos and should it be abolished?

Greetings, Casino Players:

This second issue of Casino Players Ezine for April includes Gaming News added to the Readers Q&A and Rant sections of the newsletter. Both these sections provide a short news item of interest to casino players with a link to Read more.

Readers Q&A/Comments reveals good and bad news for two downtown Vegas casinos plus Table of Contents from the new book, Easy Casino Gambling.

Gayle Storms/Editor's Rant looks at 4 gaming stories that deserve a rant. The topics covered are casino strikes, player comps, coinless slots and an update of the US online gaming ban.

Lastly, view the top casinos/gaming region payouts when you follow the link provided. Two surprises this month. For the first time that I can remember, Lake Charles area in LA is first for payouts versus the last position it usually takes every month and NV. payouts overall are up.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

I am pleased to announce the publication of my new print book Easy Casino Gambling: Winning Strategies for the Beginner. The feature article in this issue is an excerpt from the book available May 1st at Amazon. This is my first print venture since 2000 and I believe you will find it to be a comprehensive gaming guide at 224 Pages. I have also provided a link to preview this new book.

We focus on Atlantic City and your favorite casino for the Question of the Month. Lastly, find four Winning Jackpot Stories, one of which tells about a big strike online plus three slot reviews for you to explore.

Greetings, Casino Players:

New: Gaming News Digest for Slot Players. Beginning with this issue, and every mid-month issue forward, there will be additional gaming news in the Readers/Rants sections. I plan to choose the news/rants that will be of interest to our readers with a link for further info.

Gayle Storms looks at some gaming stories and includes comments. The section begins with a not so happy Vegas visitor. The Question of the Month received this post from vegasvirgo10: "Total Reward used to be my favorite but now I prefer MGM's Players Club. Offers always include comp rooms, food and freeplay which are not deducted from my play."

Lastly, Current top casinos/gaming region payouts are published, click the link below.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

As promised, we take a look at the new slot versions for 2007 presented by the Slot Mfgs. at the Global Gaming Expo last year. Our feature article: IGT 2007 Slots focuses on the largest of the Manufacturers and what this year will bring for slot players.

Some of these slots are already on the casino floor, others will be along soon for you to explore and play. I continue with the IGT theme publishing 3 slot reviews.

We discussed One Clubs in the last issue and that leads us to the Question of the Month for March. What is your favorite Players/Slot Club?

Lastly, find three Winning Jackpot Stories, the first of which will bring a gasp at the luck of Eleanor who did not utilize the max coin rule at a progressive slot.

Greetings, Casino Players:

This month's Readers Q&A provides information about US Casino MegaClubs and Video Poker Guarantee.

Be sure to check out the top casinos/gaming region payouts. There is a Casino Players Ezine link to the current Monthly Slots Payout Report.

The Editor's Rant discusses Pennies vs. Dollar slots along with a Good News/Bad News jackpot story. Question of the Month and March Vegas Headliners are here for free via Issue 94.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

As the frosty winter winds blow, some of our readers like to stay inside and play online. We have provided some online slot reviews and a couple of Jackpot winning stories via the internet in the Feature Article titled: Online Slot Reviews & Winners.

The Question of the Month asks readers who have returned to the rebuilt Mississippi area to provide comments/information.

We then return to land-based casinos with 3 slots reviews to explore along with three Winning Jackpot Stories sure to bring on a sunny smile.

Greetings, Casino Players:

This month?s Readers Q&A looks back at two previous issues and provides readers with an opportunity to comment about penny slots and tipping at yourcasinovoice.com.

Additionally, you can view the top casinos/gaming region payouts. There is a link to the current Monthly Slots Payout Report.

The Editor?s Rant features your editor and readers? views about Vegas casinos. Question of the Month and February Vegas Headliners are also here to view in Issue 92.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

Welcome to the first issue of Casino Players Ezine for 2007. We begin the year with an informative and different Feature Article titled A Survey of Carnival Games in Las Vegas. While most of our readers like to play the slots, I know there is interest in table games and the variations offered. This article ties in with our Question of the Month?What is your favorite table game and why?

Additionally, there are 3 slots reviews published including the new multi-player sensation, Wheel of Fortune Special Edition Super Spin. Four Winning Jackpot Stories are up for view to bring a smile to your day.

Greetings, Casino Players:

This month's Readers' Q&A provides more Answers than Questions.
In reply to the question, "where do I find my slots?" there is information about Harrah's Slot Finder plus some observations about the new slot versions offered at the recent Global Gaming Expo.
Additionally, there is a Mississippi update, January Vegas Headliners and the Question of Month.

Be sure to check out the top casinos/gaming region payouts. We have provided a link to the current Monthly Slots Payout Report.

The Editor's Rant looks in on a discussion, "And Now... A Word From the Players."
I also offer 'my word'.

Let's get started, there is lots to cover as we wrap up 2006.
Happy 2007 to all subscribers from Casino Players Ezine!

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

The last Feature Article for 2006 is the second part of Online Video Poker Directory by J. Phillip where additional VP versions online are revealed.

Three of the newer slot versions are reviewed which leads to the Question of the Month. Do you prefer the new or old slot versions and your reasons why.

You will find there is more than the holiday season to smile about with 3 winning jackpot stories. Lastly, the best to all of our subscribers for this Merry and Happy time of year.

Greetings, Casino Players:

In this Issue, you can check out the top casinos/gaming region payouts. We have provided a link to the current Monthly Slots Payout Report below.

The Editor's Rant updates our readers about the US online gaming ban via several article links. I offer my opinion concluding that it may be the UK that will be the long-term winner.

There's more.Readers Q&A, December Vegas Headlines and the Question of the Month.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

We return to VP in Issue #87. The Feature Article: Online Video Poker Directory, Part 1 by J. Phillip Vogel reflects the many VP choices available online. Although, I have played VP online, I found John's article to be very informative as to the variety and unique selection of VP games. I am sure you will come to the same conclusion as all the versions are revealed in upcoming issues of Casino Players Ezine.

Additionally, there are 3 slots reviews, one from each of three leading slot manufacturers plus 4 Winning Jackpot Stories to bring a smile to your day.

The new Question of the Month asks for opinions about online gaming for US players that will produce an update and statement in the Editor's Rant later this month.

Greetings, Casino Players:

We re-enter the cash vs. cashless debate in this issue. As a tie-in with the Question of the Month, you will find additional opinions in the Editor's Rant. With the recent online gaming changes for US customers, I provide update links and a statement.

Also, a new monthly Slots Payout Report link is provided so you can check out the top casinos/gaming region payouts along with any changes from last month's report.

There's more.Readers Q&A, November Vegas Headlines and the Question of the Month in Casino Players Ezine #86.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

For this issue of Casino Players Ezine, the focus is on Video Poker. John Grochowski, a fellow gaming writer, describes Triple Double Bonus VP along with strategies in an informative article, sure to be printed by our many VP playing readers.

Additionally, there is a total of 5 slot reviews, including two online versions plus 4 Winning Jackpot Stories to bring on inspiration for all.

The new Question of the Month asks for opinions about cash vs. cashless preferences which will lead into the Editor's Rant in the mid-month issue.

Greetings, Casino Players:

Tipping is the subject in this months Editor's Rant accompanied by postings from yourcasinovoice.com.

There's more..Readers Q&A about online gaming and slot payouts, October Vegas Headlines, the Question of the Month and Slots Players Internet sections...right here in Issue #84.

A new monthly Slots Payout Report link is available so you can check out the top casinos/gaming region payouts along with any changes from last month's report.

We will be awarding the 7 EBook prizes for the Casino Winner Story Contest. Watch for more Contests with prizes coming your way shortly.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

There is a fun and informative Featured Article:
Slots Personality Questionnaire is this edition of Casino Players Ezine. Are you a Type 1, 2 or 3 Slot Personality?

Last Call for the Casino Winner Story Contest:
Post your Casino Story at yourcasinovoice.com
to qualify to win one of 7 copies of EBook Casino Players Ezine: Special eReport 2 (Newsletters 25-48) by Gayle Mitchell. (a $21.95 value). We are looking for up to 500 words that begin, Here is my Casino Winner Story... Deadline is September 15/06.

The September Question of the Month is another reason to
visit yourcasinovoice.com.
Q. Do you tip for a hand-pay? If so, how much?

The Slots Review section has descriptions of 3 slots including the latest Elvis version plus there are 3 Winning Stories in the Jackpot Bulletin section.

Greetings, Casino Players:

As requested, the Slots Payout Report has returned.
A link to monthly reporting for land-based casinos will be published in each mid-month issue of Casino Players Ezine.

Secondly, the Casino Winner Story Contest continues:
Post your Casino Story at yourcasinovoice.com
to qualify to win one of 7 copies of EBook Casino Players Ezine: Special eReport 2 (Newsletters 25-48) by Gayle Mitchell. (a $21.95 value). If this is your first visit to our forums, please register. We are looking for up to 500 words that begin.Here is my Casino Winner Story... Deadline is September 15/06.

The Editor's Rant-Gayle Storms adds to and looks back at
Issue #72 concerning the debate about Downloadable slots plus Reader's Q&A contains an explanation of the RNG. September Vegas Headlines, the Question of the Month and Slots Players Internet sections are here for viewing.

Let's get started.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

Do you have a Casino Winner Story? I am sure you do. Then, you are invited to enter the Casino Winner Story Contest and win again!
Receive a free copy of the EBook: Casino Players Ezine: Special eReport 2 (Newsletters 25-48) by Gayle Mitchell.

Post your Casino Story at yourcasinovoice.com to qualify to win one of 7 copies of this EBook (a $21.95 value). We are looking for up to 500 words that begin. Here is my Casino Winner Story... Deadline is September 15/06 and all 7 winners will be notified and announced in Casino Players Ezine #84 on September 20th.

The August Question of the Month is another reason to visit yourcasinovoice.com.
Q. Has the rating for your favorite casino destination, re: service, comps and pricing changed?

I believe you will find that this edition of Casino Players Ezine is a '10'. There are 10 slot descriptions to explore. The feature article describes 6 newer slots, all of which offer payouts in the high 80-90's and a hit frequency of 2-3 spins. The Slots Review section has descriptions of 4 new online slots. Additionally, there are 5 Winning Stories in the Jackpot Bulletin section.

Greetings Casino Players:

The discussion about Pennies vs. Dollar Slots continues in this issue plus a couple of readers offer their slot strategies. See Readers Q&A section.

The focus is on a very different rating for today's Vegas in the Editor's Rant section that prompts the following question:
Has the rating for your favorite casino destination, re: service, comps and pricing changed?

Additionally, the hot, hot August shows in Vegas are up for view.

Let's get started...

Greetings Casino Players:

The lure and amusement of penny slots is the focus of the Feature Article in this issue. I tackle the question of pennies vs. dollar slots with a comparison of land-based and online slots. As you expect of your editor, I offer my opinion and provide alternative suggestions to those slot players who are looking for guidance with their slot choices.

Additionally, three new slot reviews to include Agassi's tennis-themed slot that supports his worthy Foundation and three Jackpot Stories are up for view.

Question for this issue is: How long does $20 last when playing penny slots? Do you play max. coin? The CPEzine #79 Question is posted at YourCasinoVoice.com. and we value your participation.

Greetings Casino Players:

There is a new Casino Players Ezine Question with this issue--#78 and it involves penny slots. An inquiry from a reader as published in the Readers Q& A section in this issue prompted this question: Do you play more than $1.00/spin on multi-line penny slots? I gave my opinion and now I would like yours. How much do you play/spin at penny slots? Respond at yourcasinovoice.com.

Additionally in this issue, there is more Q&A, Las Vegas Headliners for July, Slot Players Internet and the Editor's Rant that discusses the shrinking inventory of full-pay VP with two solutions.

Hello Fellow Slot Players:

The Feature Article this month is the second in a series of Interviews with online gaming software suppliers. In this issue, we talk to Microgaming. Also, we return to fishing for bonus credits with a newer slot version of Reel 'Em In: Big Bass Bucks found in the slot reviews section, then scroll down further for Jackpot Bulletin: Winning Stories.

There will be a new Casino Players Ezine Question with every issue beginning with Issue #78 in mid-June. The CPEzine Question will be posted at http://www.yourcasinovoice.com and we value your participation. I invite Casino Players to Make the Choice and visit YourCasinoVoice.

Casino Players Ezine is available online twice/month at http://www.casinoplayersezine.com. Archive of past issues are located at: http://www.casinoplayersezine.com/archive.

There is exciting news in our gaming community! Casino Players Ezine now has a brand name website: http://www.casinoplayersezine.com to view each Issue of the newsletter online.

Additionally, there is an archive of recent issues with a description at: http://www.casinoplayersezine.com/archive.

Casino Players Ezine Question will now be located at http://www.yourcasinovoice.com. This players' gathering hub presents several forums such as Casino Games-- 7 games including slots and video poker threads plus much more. I invite Casino Players to Make the Choice and visit YourCasinoVoice.

The latest Question is: Does your favorite casino have full-pay 9/6 Jacks or Better Video Poker in quarter denominations? If yes, what is the casino name/location and how many quarter machines?

As with every mid-month issue of Casino Players Ezine, the readers are in the spotlight. Results of the Question of the Month asking, "Does your favorite casino still have single-payline slots?" are available along with Readers' Comments/Rants. Although, land-based casinos still offer single payline slots, the inventory is decreasing. See Editor's Rant for the discussion. What's coming in Vegas, the latest news about the online gaming ban proposal and Slot Players Internet is brought to you in this Issue #76.

There is lots of 'winning' in this edition of Casino Players Ezine. You can start with the Featured Article that offers up three Gambling Tales, and then scroll down to three more winners in the Jackpot Bulletin.

The slot reviews section includes the long awaited and unique experience of Star Wars: A New Hope. No waiting in line to play this penny multiline video slot offering a million dollar progressive payday.

Additionally, there is the Question of the Month asking, "Does your favorite casino still have single-payline slots?"

There will be more exciting changes coming soon for Casino Players Ezine. Plans are in the works to expand our gaming community and we invite you along to participate in the Slots Playground.

The focus of this issue is online gaming as presented in the Feature Article from the last issue, however, before we get to that, I have some exciting news. We now have a meeting place at http://www.yourcasinovoice.com.

This brand new players' gathering hub presents several forums such as Casino Players--new and experienced players, Casinos--online and land-based. Casino Games--7 games including slots and video poker threads plus much more. We can chat, learn, rant and offer suggestions within a global gaming community created just for casino players like us. I am especially pleased about this new expansion of Casino Players Ezine, as I will be able to contact many fellow casino players in between publishing the newsletter. I have already posted the Question of the Month and ffered to answer slots and video poker questions, so please come by, register and post. I invite Casino Players to Make the Choice and Visit http://www.yourcasinovoice.com

Returning to this Issue, the Reader's Q&A and Editor's Rant sections are focused on a discussion of online gaming pros and cons. The Question of the Month is: Does your favorite casino still have single-payline slots? Example: DDiamond and/or Red White & Blue with 2 or 3 reels? plus there are results/comments from the previous Question.

Check out the upcoming Vegas headliners and visit the Slot Players Internet section for 2 special offers along with 2 online gambling winners who tell their stories.