CASINO PLAYERS EZINE #105

When in Vegas, do you play more: 1) on the strip 2) downtown or 3) locals’ casinos? Voice your Opinion.

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Q. You helped me before in response to some of the things in your book and I thought I would ask you for some extra tips.

1. If you were me and approaching the slots for the first time, what would you personally recommend?
2. Double Diamonds and Red, White & Blue. When the machine says "Deluxe" is that much of a benefit?
3. Tell me again what is a non-progressive slot machine? Thanks for the help.

A.

1. I would start with basic, single payline, two-coin max. slots to build your bankroll, then you can move on to progressives and bonus multi-line slots.
2. Deluxe versions offer the 'nudge' feature where the symbol will 'jump' or move up or down to offer a payback. They are fun to play and watch, but generally, slightly lower payouts than basic slots described in #1.
3. A non-progressive slot is a version that has a constant top jackpot that never changes, as described in #1—basic, single payline.

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Q. I love slots and this is my new plan. I will only spin 7 times on a machine. If it hasn't paid out, I move on. I never have much money to play on, so I really want to make my money last and maybe win some! $100 is about what I take into a casino. I tend to stick to the quarter slots, and fool with the 50 cents and dollars occasionally. If YOU only had $100, what would your plan be? Thank you for your time.

A. First, I would choose a land-based or online casino that offers the highest payouts. Some online casinos list certified payouts or view the offline monthly payouts published in this ezine. Start with the basic, single line slots, then with your profits you can move on to progressives and/or multi-lines.

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Q. I enjoy reading your comments on the latest slot machines. It seems to me that playing 45 coins on a five-cent machine is not as good a bet as playing a dollar machine. Also, I wonder if on a 20 line, five-cent machine, is it necessary to play all 20 lines or could you play five or nine lines and come out ahead? I gamble for amusement, not riches.

A. Some good questions here. I agree that basic, single payline dollar slots with 2-3 coins max. will stretch your gambling bankroll. I normally suggest that slot players begin with the basic slots--Double, Triple Diamond or RWB 7's. As to 20 lines, you should activate all lines, but with 1 or 2 coins per line rather than max. when you begin play. Hope this advice keeps you profitably amused.

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Q. The common wisdom regarding video poker machines is that the cards are random dealt and the payout percentage is based completely on the posted pay schedule.  Yet in playing the machines, they seem to go through distinct cycles that challenge that data. Is it a fact that the cards are dealt at random, or do the casinos have the ability to control the payout percentage other than the pay table?

A. Yes, you are right all picks are random, however the game is volatile. I'll give you an example. I just went through 5 losing sessions and then I hit for $1000, so you never know. As far as changing machine payouts at any casino online or off, there is a gaming license and reputation to consider.

I contend that it is just not worth fooling around with the % payouts when you could lose your license or reputation for a small amount of money. Also, casinos already make additional money from VP players who are not educated and are not playing the game with optimum strategy and/or without max coin each time.

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Q. Could you explain to me what is meant by "a full pay" machine, in particular as regards to a Deuces Wild machine?

A. 9/5 Deuces Wild full pay schedule reads nine coins for a straight flush and 5 coins for four of a kind under the 1 coin payout line.

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Q. I have a question about the reported payouts I see in your newsletter. I do study the payout schedules you post, however, I always wonder when it says slot payouts, are they including video poker machines with the reel slots?

A. You are correct; the slot payout percentages do include slots and video poker, plus keno, therefore, all machines. For online play, there are many casinos that publish slot payouts that are certified by reputable accounting firms. Often, I have found that the slot payouts online are higher than land-based casinos.

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Q. On the Video Poker machines with multiple games, i.e. Bonus Poker, Super Aces, etc. Does each game use a different deck or do all games use the same deck?

A. There are separate decks utilized for each game. In addition, there is a separate RNG program for each game. For multi-denominations game, there is again a separate RNG for payouts.

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