CASINO PLAYERS EZINE #99

1) Mystic Lamp: Bally. 86-96%. 2 spins.

Players can look for bonus features on the primary reels and top box for this ‘mystical’ game. The scatter pay lamp symbols payout for 3 lamps at 2X or a nice payday of 200X for 9 lamps. Additionally, the Bonus Lamp on the third reel qualifies you for one of 3 bonus rounds.
Treasure Chest Bonus: your pick of 3 treasure chests will garner a reward or the top prize of the Sultan’s Treasure.
Spinning Scimitar Bonus: spin the scimitar (Asian sword) for one of 7 pays from 50 to 100X the original bet.
Harem Bonus: select one of 3 harem girls for a 9 to 170X payout.
With the wealth of possible rewards, it is no mystery why the Mystic Lamp should be on your ‘to play’ list.

2) Diamonds & Devils: Bally. 86-96%. 2 spins.

This 5 reel, 25 line reel spinner returns as part of the Alpha Elite series that can be converted to familiar versions of Blazing7’s, Black & White or Bonus 7’s. Look toward the diamonds and devils for progressive jackpot wins where 3, 4 or 5 diamonds pays the minor, middle and top jackpots respectively. As devil symbols show up on the first, third and fifth reels, you are in for the bonus feature where the 3 reels mentioned are help while the other 2 reels are re-pin up to 5 times. The bonus spins conclude with a random multiplier ranging from 1-10X for calculation of your final reward.
The exciting graphics and non-stop action creates a ‘sparkling’ adventure.

3) Double Draw Poker: Bally. Bonus version 97.43-99.77%. 2 spins.

Double Bonus Version. 96.78-99.05%.
This VP version offers 4 new titles: Ace on the Deal, Royal Draw Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker and Double Draw Poker.
While the pay schedules appear to be lower payouts than usual, the player is offered two draws to get a 4-of-a-kind when initially dealt 3-of-a-kind or full house, he/she is given two draws to make a four of a kind.
For a better return, look for the 6/5 Bonus and 7/5 Double Bonus with 800-1 for Royal Versions.

Bally’s QuarterMillion$ Hit

Andrew So, on vacation and playing at Primm Valley Casino, NV hit the jackpot for $293,489. at an In the Money version of the QuarterMillion$ Progressive. So spent 20 minutes at the next door slot, then took the empty seat beside him, inserted $20 and how his luck did change!
The winnings will provide a down payment for his future home in Burbank, CA.

A Daughter’s Wish Fulfilled

Once upon a time, Jennifer Niemann’s daughter wanted to attend Watertown Christian School in SD but the price was high.
Thus, Mom chose the Dakota Sioux Casino and a Beverly Hillbillies penny slot because “it pays out better than the rest.” The Hillbillies cooperated with a huge strike of $982,620.
Not only does Jennifer’s daughter get her wish, but the winnings will buy a new home, pay bills and allow for a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Looks Nice and Pays Nice

Gregory Stefanich of Crandon, WI opted for a visit to Mole Lake Regency Casinos rather than a soggy hunting trip. “I was walking to get a beverage and it looked like a nice machine,” he said. The nice machine turned out to be a Wheel of Gold slot and after only $10.25, paid a nice jackpot of $231,117. “The person next to me told me I won.” Gregory stated. He plans to keep his job and use the winnings for his retirement.

Birthday Gift

Kim Boudreaux, a school teacher from Lafayette, LA was at Cypress Bayou Casino in Charenton, LA for her mother’s birthday. After playing only $40 at a Wheel of Fortune progressive, Kim struck for a $236,131. MegaJackpot. The ‘very excited’ winner plans to stash the jackpot for a rainy day and now feels that her life will be “much easier.”

$1.3 Million Video Poker Win

Bodog.com created a new millionaire via the ‘double up’ feature on their Jacks or Better game. The anonymous player began his lucky streak when his $5 wager found a pair of queens earning him $5. And that’s when things went wild. With his small victory, he took advantage of the option to double up which gives players a 50% chance of winning each time. After doubling up successfully a further 16 times, the player topped out with a massive $1.3 million. “I thought about cashing out after breaking $40,000, but decided to continue,” said the player. “Then when I broke one million, I was tempted by the thought of doubling up on over one million dollars, but finally decided against it”.