CASINO PLAYERS EZINE #85

1) Deal or No Deal. Atronic. 2 spins. 88-92%.

Looks for two versions—red and blue created for this reel spinner where the popular Deal or No Deal symbol is wild that doubles the jackpot.
Each offers the familiar Cash Box Bonus to players of cash for a selected mystery prize.
From the group of 10 cash boxes, one is selected and sits at the top of the monitor, while three additional boxes selected display credits. The Bank reveals a guaranteed bonus at which time; the player decides Deal or No Deal. Play continues until an offer is accepted or no boxes remain. The player’s original selection is then opened.
Secondly, the Rapid Progressive Jackpot Bonus links to the top prize if five symbols line up.
Additionally, there is a mystery random award for the progressive jackpot.
Therefore, there are three ways to ‘seal the deal’.

2) Match & Win. IGT, 2 spins. 88%.

This slot features a 7 X 7 grid of tiles set in a monitor and a bet of 50 credits is mandatory to compete in the bonus round. 100 credits or more activates wild symbols and a max bet will double the payouts. The name of the game is to match 4, 5, 6 or 7 symbols horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Four in a row=25 credits, five=125 credits, 6=625 credits and seven=5000 credits.
The top jackpot resets at $200,000 and is yours if 7 of the same symbols line up horizontally on the center row with max coin in play.
When six or more symbols line up, it’s time for the Chocolate Fantasy Bonus where you are lead down a path through a large box chocolates offer five rewards.
You could carry the first prize onward to the next until the round ends with a cumulative total for all five.
The fast pace and extra wins make this slot a ‘great match’ for slot players.

3) Loco Loot: Aristocrat Hyperlink. 2 spins. 88%.

The games included in this Hyperlink version are Choy Sun Doa, Pompeii, Red Baron and Whales of Cash and the top jackpot resets at $10,000.
There are four levels of link progressives: Mini, Minor, Major plus Grand Jackpot and as with other Reel Power slots--up to 243 ways to win.
For the bonus round, a locomotive is displayed and your touch will determine which of the progressives will be your challenge.
Choy Sun Doa offers a Chinese Theme and Pompeii harkens back to the ancient volcano.
The renowned WW1 flying ace, Red Baron and water is the theme for Whales of Cash.
As you make your way towards the jackpot(s), there are free spins for fun.
Be sure to bet on all the lines, although it’s not necessary to play max. coin to qualify for the bonus round.
For those players who love to play these popular progressives, Loco Loot should be a stop along the way.

Microgaming.com announces two online slot releases:

4) Dolphin Tale

For one last dose of sun, sea and fun before summer is over look no further than Microgaming’s new video slot Dolphin Tale.
With wacky characters from the deep blue, this game has five reels and 40 paylines.
Players can bet up to 200 coins with the chance to get as much as 300,000 coins if the bonus features in the game come to surface. This means a base game jackpot of 3,750.00 and a potential reward of 75,000.00 from the generous free spins that make this dynamic game so compelling.
This wet and wild challenge is based on the good and evil of the undersea.
The Sea Squad are underwater police who are fighting a crime wave.
Headed by Chief Walrus and his rookie Dolphin, the Sea Squad battle against creatures from the depths of the dark waters. Once caught, the scaly criminals are sent on an ID parade with a difference, where players can win rewards including up to 25 free spins.
On the Wild and Free Spins, players have the chance to choose a number to which the random multiplier could increase as much as 20 times – a great opportunity to reel in big winnings.
And, if that’s still not enough, once in the Free Spins there is a further Extra Wild boosting the catch even further.

5) Age of Discovery

If you don’t fancy going underwater, then stay on the surface and become master and commander of a mysterious voyage in Microgaming’s video slot Age of Discovery. This game is an adventure with a difference where players dabble in a spot of time travel.
The 5 reel, 25 payline game exemplifies the magic of modern online gaming technology as players go back in time and sail across mysterious unchartered oceans in search of riches. The graphics in this game are not the only thing that makes it so exhilarating to play. On the voyage, players will have the chance to add wins as well as being able to haul aboard some attractive bonuses from a 3, 4 or 5 scattered Bonus Trigger with 30 choices.
With a jackpot win of 30,000., this expedition has treasure worth seeking.

Wrong is Right On!

Dewayne Vaughan, a National Guardsman from Starkville, MS and his wife choose Golden Moon Casino in Philadelphia, MS for a night out. Playing a Family Feud quarter machine was another good choice awarding a $273,224. Jackpot.
The winner "thought there was something wrong with the machine," but in the end said, "It will help me achieve my goals."

Lots of Pennies thanks to the Hillbillies

The first penny progressive MegaJackpot hit in Mississippi goes to Gerald Rogers Wade, 58, a wrecker driver, from Murfreesboro, TN at Fitzgerald’s Casino, Tunica.
Wade had only played $20 at the Beverly Hillbillies slot when it struck for a $1,389,381. reward.
"I just had a feeling to play this machine, and I thought it would be great to hit it big," said Wade.
"I watch The Beverly Hillbillies on TV, and I love that show—but now I love it even more." "This feels wonderful and I’m going to pay off bills and buy a new car too. I won’t have to worry about money anymore," stated Wade. "I’m just going to sit back in my easy chair and enjoy life."

50 Wins for QuarterMillion$

Delta Downs in Lake Charles, LA was the place and the prize was $274,048.
The lucky winner was Linda Lornette of Beaumont, TX who was playing the Tower of Power version of the Quarter$ progressive.

Back to Work on Monday?

Robert Devers of Bethlehem, PA says he will return to work the warehouse on Monday, even after his big hit for $2,400,506.
Devers, 51 was playing a 50-cent Wheel of Fortune at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City for only 15 minutes when shock and joy set in.
There is a dual celebration--Mrs. Devers was an $800 winner before the bigger news came their way. They are sure to return to play their favorite Wheel.