Why do People Play Slots?

Many slots aficionados are fully aware that they’re playing negative-expectation games. Therefore, the question becomes: why do people play slots? This question arises because the average player is going to lose money through these games. Nevertheless, there are some very good reasons why people enjoy spinning the reels. That said, let’s look at the best …

Here’s how a Slots Free Drinks System will Work in Vegas

Vegas casinos are well known for handing out free alcoholic beverages to players. But Sin City is about to get more technologically advanced with their slots free drinks system. Machines — not cocktail waitresses — will be monitoring slots players. The machines will determine when somebody has contributed enough to receive a drink. How do Slots Free …

Slot Machine Payouts Explained

I discuss a lot about how slot machines work and their payouts. But today, I’d like to look at how Forbes covers the subject of slot machine payouts. Contributor David G. Schwartz, who’s the Director of the Center for Gaming Research at UNLV, covered how payouts are determined on slot machines. That said, let’s look …

Do Max Slots Bets Help You Win More?

One piece of advice that slots players commonly hear is to make max bets. This comes from the idea that max slots bets are the only way to qualify for the jackpot. This isn’t necessarily true, because how you qualify for the jackpot all depends upon the game. And you need to read the slot …

Does Slot Machine Free Play Differ from Cash Play?

Land-based casinos commonly give free play as a promotion to slots players. Slot machine free play gives you the chance to play for real money without spending any of your own. But some players wonder if slot machines treat free play differently from cash. In other words, do you win less often when using free …

How Much are Land Based Slots Comps Worth?

One of the fun things about playing slot machines is that you have a chance to pick up comps. Land based slots comps include everything from free drinks to hotel stays. Obviously it’s exciting to get a free cocktail, limo ride, show tickets, or hotel room. But how much are you paying for these services …