Slots Tips
Overview
Slots is a random game where past spins have no bearing on future spins and therefore, skill or strategy will not ensure that you win. However, having said that, there are some tips that can be used to improve your chances of winning or to limit your losses while playing slot machines.
Choosing Your Slots Game
Before you begin to play you must choose the machine that is best for you. Decide on the type of slots game you want to play and choose a machine with a theme that appeals to you. Make sure that the machine accepts coin denominations that suit your bankroll and will allow you to continue playing for some time. Make sure that if you are playing a video slots game with special features and interactive bonus rounds, that you understand the rules of play before you begin the game so that you do not miss out on opportunities to win.
When Playing Progressives, Bet the Maximum
When playing on a progressive slots machine, you will only be eligible for the progressive jackpot if you bet with the maximum number of coins per spin. Even if you hit the progressive jackpot, but you did not bet with the maximum number of coins, you will not win the jackpot amount. You are able to play with the smallest denomination size as long as you bet with the maximum number of coins, so make sure to choose a machine to suit your bankroll.
Set Limits
It is very important when playing slots games that before you begin you set limits on your betting. The naked pull limit is the number of times you are prepared to spin without winning and the loss limit is the amount of money you are prepared to lose before you quit. It is most important that you stick to these limits. It is more productive to quit when you reach your limits and come back fresh another day, than it is to continue as your frustration and anxiety increases.
Following Slots Strategies
As slots is a random game, slots strategies will not guarantee that you win. However, many slots strategies simply create a system for betting. It can be a good idea to stick to a system to ensure that you bet in a systematic and organized way without letting emotion cloud your judgment. This may help you to keep on top of your bankroll and your winning or losing and can only be helpful. If slots strategies work for you, you have nothing to lose.
Arlington Village Officials Supports Slot Machines At Arlington Park
The Arlington Heights Village Board is now in favor of placing slot machines at Arlington Park. The Board indicated Monday that Slots at Arlington Park would be worth the gamble to ensure the continued viability of the racetrack.
Mayor Arlene Mulder read a statement in support of up to 1,200 slot machines at the racetrack at the end of Monday night's village board meeting. When considering proposed gambling expansion, a discussion followed with Trustee Joseph Farwell asking the board schedule a special meeting to adopt a formal resolution either in favor or against the slots so they can send that message to state legislators to use as a guide.
With only trustees Thomas Hayes and Mike Sidor opposed, however, Hayes said he was open to a scaled down slot proposal and Sidor said he wanted to have an open discussion and has lost sleep while considering his position, most of the board came out in favor of slots.
New to the board, Trustee Michael Sidor said he has talked to residents and received mixed responses. Even though he wants the village to prepare for the worst case scenario in case the park does close, he was generally supportive and willing to have a discussion.
Because the discussion was not on the agenda, no formal action was taken at the board meeting. To allow the public to weigh in and discuss the matter further, village board officials said they might call a special meeting for next meeting.
Canadian Lady Wins $165,900 Jackpot
At WinADayCasino.com, a Canadian online slots player has triumphed a $165,900 progressive jackpot. On the site, Sylvia M. is known as POWERBALL, won the massive jackpot playing the Tropical Treat slot machine.
Manager of the slots and video poker site, Michael Hilary said that on any of their online slots, the progressive jackpot could be won. He added that it has been played more than usual over the last few weeks, although since it has been the Game of the Month for March, it is not astounding that is where this latest jackpot was won.
As the Game of the Month, during March, every 500 spins on Tropical Treat receives one ticket in an arbitrary draw at the end of the month. A $250 bonus will be won my one lucky player, another will win $100 casino bonus, while a $50 bonus can be won by three lucky players each. For a vacation worth $2000, there will be a draw at the end of the year. However, POWERBALL, for her tropical treat, she will not have to hang around until then.
Sylvia M acknowledged that in her mind, she had a plan, when she made a decision to try her luck at Tropical Treat in between all the arbitrariness. She confided that for a couple of months, the jackpot has not been won and when it gets over $150,000 in every few weeks, one just knows that it is going to be won any minute. She added that she had a little slots tactic, by betting enough to qualify for the jackpot and during this time, it sure worked for her. Sylvia M was then able to make use of her experience and strategy to take down the $165,900 jackpot, with accuracy in her timing.
Casino Slot Revenues Hammered by Weather
Slot machine revenues at Connecticut's two Indian casinos fell in January, according to monthly results reported to the state. At Eastern Connecticut’s two casinos, slot machine revenue fell last month as record snowfall depressed business. Other local enterprises were also hurt by the storms.
Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods reported slot machine revenue of $48.5 million for January, down 5.9 percent over the total for the same month in 2010. In the Uncasville section of Montville, slot revenues at Mohegan Sun were down 12 percent in January compared to January 2010. Slot revenues at Foxwoods in Mashantucket were down 6 percent. for the past five Januaries, both casinos have seen decreases in year-over-year revenues.
The property had increased its year-over-year slot revenue for four of the previous six months; therefore, the drop was particularly notable. When the casino had 2,000 fewer slot machines, its slot win of $48.5 million was the lowest for a January since 1997.
Foxwoods was convinced by the positive feedback from slot machine customers, which resulted in extending a ticket printing agreement with Hamden-based TransAct Technologies Inc. To all of the 1,100 slot machines at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, TransAct’s Epicentral system is being expanded from about 300 now.
Going from $5.2 million in December to $4.8 million in January, Foxwoods decreased its free slot play, usually a sign that business is stabilizing. Offering $5.7 million in free play for January compared with $3.4 million in December, Mohegan Sun went the other direction. Mohegan Sun gave away more slots play than Foxwoods and it was the first month in nearly a year.
During the month, Foxwoods operated 6,571 machines compared to Mohegan Sun's 6,372. For Mohegan Sun, the average was $276.11, while Foxwoods' machines averaged a daily win of $238.31.
Cordish Cos. of Baltimore Permits Casino Building Construction
The Cordish Cos. of Baltimore, for building permits for phases one and two of the casino, can now apply. The State Highway Administration has raised concerns over the traffic and it wants improvements to key roads and intersections. A year from now, the first phase is expected to be completed, which is a multilevel parking garage adjacent to the casino.
While construction of the permanent casino is under way, this will include a live music venue and several restaurants, expected to be completed by late 2012. The Cordish officials plan to put 2,000 slot machines on the garage's first floor. The temporary casino in the first floor will be of an approximately eight-story parking garage. Joe Weinberg, Cordish's director of development said that they are on track for opening a first phase casino in 2011. The construction team is looking forward to commence construction shortly.
In a letter written by the chief of the SHA's engineering access permits division, Steven D. Foster to Traffic Concepts, the Gambrills firm stated that the SHA acknowledges the developer has stated they suggest concluding roadway improvements that may not be needed based on Anne Arundel County's Adequate Public Facilities ordinance. The Gambrills firm is the one who conducted the original traffic study for Cordish.
Earlier this year, Maryland had their first casino opened and casinos will be a big hit with Maryland residents, judging from the early revenue results. In terms of revenue, the Anne Arundel casino is expected to become the biggest casino in the state. 4,750 slot machines will be the part of the permanent casino.
In recent years, Maryland regulators have been busy handing out licenses for casinos. Gaming license was received by the Casino at Ocean Downs. For Maryland residents, the casino will be open just on time to start the new year. In 2011, the Ocean Downs casino will have just about an entire year of revenue.
In the Northeast, Maryland has moved quickly as have several other states when it comes to casino gambling. New York and Delaware have expanded their gaming industries, although Pennsylvania has made the biggest strides. Late this year, Maine saw their first casino opened. In the new session shortly after the new year, Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to take up the issue of casino resorts.
Michigan Attorney General’s Office Sues Bay Mills Indian Com
In an effort to shut down a northern Michigan casino run by the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Michigan attorney general's office is suing.
A federal suit was filed by the state saying the casino in Vanderbilt is illegal because it is not on Indian land. Bought in the northern Lower Peninsula, it is on property Bay Mills, well south of its reservation in the Upper Peninsula.
Ordering to close the casino with roughly 40 slot machines, the state last week sent a letter to Bay Mills. With the state's analysis, Bay Mills officials disagree and they are keeping the casino open. To close the casino that opened in November, the suit seeks an injunction.
In a statement, Chairman Jeff Parker said that his tribe would not have opened the casino if it were not sure the Vanderbilt operation is legal. He said that to defend that position in court the tribe is prepared. With the casino remaining open despite orders to close, there was no word on the next move from the state.
In nearby Petoskey, the Little Traverse Bay Bands runs the Odawa Casino Resort. The tribe is supposed to share its casino revenues with the state, under a contract with Michigan. However, because of a breach of contract, Harrington says the tribe no longer has to do that. The Vanderbilt casino should have been shut down immediately when it opened last month, but Michigan did not have a process in place for doing so.
Harrington said he met with Bay Mills chairman Parker Friday to notify him of their plans, prior to filing the lawsuit asking for the sanction to close the Vanderbilt casino.
In the former Treetops Resort information center, Bay Mills opened its casino on Nov. 3, which it had purchased this summer on 45.6 acres of land. With a 1,400-square-foot expansion under way, the casino currently has 38 slot machines with plans to add additional slot machines when completed.
Slot Machine Proposal: Mayors Continuing to Fight Legislation
Next week, Mayors of casino towns will head back to Springfield, continuing the fight against proposed legislation that would allow five new slots and casino at racetracks in the state.
A new coalition made up of mayors from nine towns, representatives from Cities Against Slots at the Tracks, traveled downstate last week to talk to legislators and inform them how the gaming proposal would slice into their revenue and negatively affect jobs. Des Plaines Mayor Martin Moylan said he plans to be there when lawmakers meet again, although the legislation is still being discussed in the Senate Gaming Committee. About the gaming proposal, Aldermen also have called area legislators.
Moylan said, “We have to be vigilant, but we’re not resting still.”
Midwest Gaming owes the state roughly $300 million over the next 30 years as part of a bid agreement. It is opening a casino in Des Plaines next fall.
With communities like Chicago Heights, Dixmoor, Harvey, Summit, Hodgkins, and five others, some of the revenue from the casino would also be shared.
Moylan added, “If our revenues are down, (those towns) will suffer also. If you have a small budget, this is a shot in the arm.”
To continue discussions, Moylan said that for this week, a conference call has been scheduled by the mayors from the towns. The coalition also has representatives from Peoria, Metropolis, East St. Louis, Elgin, Joliet, Alton, Rock Island and Aurora. On Nov.29, state lawmakers will meet again.
Betting Down by 25% at Pennsylvania horse tracks
According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, betting at Pennsylvania horse tracks is down 25 percent from 2006.
In 2009, gambling on slot machines in Pennsylvania provided $236 million in subsidies to the horse racing industry, yet total betting at racetracks continued to fall, according to statistics released by the state.
Sustaining operations at racetracks such as Parx East - formerly Philadelphia Park - in Bensalem, the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said Wednesday that the statistics prove slot machines are a "lifeline”.
Michael Ballezzi, executive director of the horsemen's association said, "We would not have live racing in Pennsylvania if not for the slot machines. The slot machines have saved our industry."
With the economy, the organization remains hopeful betting will improve. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, when casinos in the state began operating since 2006, total betting at horse tracks has dropped 25 percent. In 2009, racing fans in Pennsylvania bet $734 million on horses, which is down from $975 million in 2006.
Racetracks have suffered across the nation. From 2006, Wagering at all U.S. tracks is down 16 percent, according to Equibase, official supplier of racing statistics for ESPN. Despite a multi-pronged effort to invigorate the sport, comes the decline in betting in Pennsylvania. To the Pennsylvania Horse Development Fund, goes a portion of all slots revenue.
80 percent must be spent on higher purses and 16 percent must benefit breeder operations, of the $236 million generated for the horse fund last year. For horse owners and trainers, another 4 percent helps pay for health care benefits and pension plans.
Since slots were legalized, prizes paid to winning horses have doubled, according to the state. In 2009, total purses paid to winning horses were $134 million and the winners received $62 million in 2006.
Last year, Pennsylvania tracks hosted 11,539 races, which are up from 7,958 live races in 2006. More than 200 racing days are schedules this year in Parx East.
The Bensalem casino unveiled renovations to its grandstands located off Street Road in September. More people will be drawn to the racetrack, as the company plans for new betting areas, entertainment centers and restaurants.
Ballezzi said, in the races, a 24-table poker room, which opened inside the grandstands on Nov. 3, should also spur more interest.
Ballezzi added, "We agreed to have table games in the grandstands because we believe this will attract possible racing patrons. Unlike the slots, we believe that table games have a similar complexity to racing."
Promotions Featured As A Part Of Foxwoods’ New Slot Machine System
Players could find an unexpected surprise while diligently playing the slots at Foxwoods Resort casino starting next month. Promotions targeted to customers will be a part of 300 machines being tested on a trial basis. The machines will offer players deals and reminders that are specifically targeted to their tracked behavior.
Connecticut-based TransAct Technologies is using what is described as a highly sophisticated printer system to track players’ preferences. The idea is to add a personal touch to the machines. For example, if it's your birthday a coupon for some type of gift could pop out. If you are a poker fan it could provide a reminder of an upcoming tournament.
The system works via devices that are attached to printers the company already has on approximately 3,000 slot machines at Foxwoods. The devices provide a connection to software that will track the buying habits and game preferences of players by way of magnetic strips on club cards the players use.
The 300 modified printers will use this information to print out customized promotions. The machines fitted with the devices linked to the new system will be clearly labeled so players are aware of them.
If the trial run is successful, Foxwoods plans to expand the system to additional machines. Foxwoods is the first casino in the country to use this new system.
Foxwoods operates over 6,600 slots in total and believes this unique system will give them the edge over competitors and offer a unique personalized experience for players.
Sam Houston Race Park Supports Austin for Slot Machines
Penn National Gaming Inc., at Sam Houston Race Park, recently acquired 50 percent joint ownership.
CEO of Sam Houston Race Park, Shawn Hurwitz said, the partnership will help make Texas racing competitive again.
Hurwitz said, “Over the past decade, the ability of Texas racing to remain competitive has been severely impacted as horse owners and horsemen have left to race in neighboring states where slot machines at pari-mutuel facilities have generated larger purses”.
Hurwitz added that the provided gaming tracks at racetracks are authorized. To bring quality racing and thousands of jobs back to Texas quickly, Penn’s gaming expertise, financial resources and track record of developing integrated racing and gaming facilities will provide SHRP the opportunity.
CEO of Penn National Gaming Inc. Peter Carlino said, “As the nation’s largest owner, operator and investor in pari-mutuel racing operations, we believe there are opportunities to strengthen existing operations, particularly given the demographics of Houston”.
Andrea Young, President of SHRP said she believes the partnership will create a synergistic relationship between the race park, Penn National and the community.
Young said, “At the tune of 30 percent tax rates on gaming, this is money Texas is losing to neighboring states. Texas is already gaming legally on horse tracks and lottery tickets. Slot machine entertainment on our facilities should be no different.”
To the community occurring beyond the racing and gaming entertainment itself, Young also noted that many people never observe the economic gains.
Young said, “Job creation is a major factor. A competitive racing facility attracts horse farms and breeders, veterinarians, groomers, trainers, jockeys, increased feed and fuel sales, and more employment opportunities at the race park itself.”
Young supports the idea of slot machine entertainment at SHRP and she suggested that residents talk to their legislators to make their opinions known.