Nevada’s slot machines are keeping a larger share of the money players wager, according to a new report from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research. The study reveals that the “hold percentage” — the portion of money retained by the casino — has risen significantly since 2004. This trend has sparked concerns among players who feel that machines are paying out less than in the past, but state regulators insist that these changes are well within the legal framework. The Mechanics of […]

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In a significant regulatory action, the state of Connecticut has fined DraftKings and another gambling company, White Hat Gaming, a total of $22,500. The fines were imposed due to operational issues with an online slot machine game named “Deal or No Deal Banker’s Bonanza,” which failed to pay out any winners across more than 20,600 spins during a week in August 2023. Overview of the incident: The game, which was advertised to return (RTP) almost 95 cents for every dollar wagered, did not award any winnings […]

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Behind the spinning reels of slot games lies a complex mathematical framework that ensures fair play and dictates the outcomes of each game. This blog post will dive into the mathematical concepts that underpin slots, focusing on random number generators (RNG) and payout percentages. For those looking to explore various slot games, clashofslots.com provides reviews of reputable online casinos and their offerings, helping players make informed choices about where to play. Also, here you can find the collection of the […]

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A recovering gambling addict who claims that slot machines (pokies, or poker machines in Australia) are misleading players and should be outlawed is having her day in court. Shonica Guy, who lost a lot of money on machines like Aristocrats’ Dolphin Treasure slot game, is suing the slot developer along with Crown Resorts, who have more than 30 of those machines on their Melbourne casino floor. At the heart of the matter are the machines’ stated RTP, or theoretical return […]

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Another exciting new video slot game from mobile and online casino games developer, Yggdrasil Gaming, will be available on August 24, 2017. Valley of the Gods is an Egyptian-themed online casino slot game. Features include aesthetically pleasing and detailed bejeweled Egyptian hieroglyphs and animal gods on the reels, with Horus and Anubis standing watch on either side. Upon further inspection, it’s easy to see why Yggdrasil earned the Slot Provider of the Year award this year, for the second year running. With […]

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Gaming machines in foreigner-only casinos in Vietnam soon will be subject to a higher payout percentage. Vietnam Breaking News reports that Decree 175/2016/ND-CP, which was issued on December 30, 2016, amends some clauses contained in the July 29, 2013-dated Decree 86/2013/ND-CP, according to the Asia Gaming Brief report. The new rules, which are part of the amended Decree, require that the slot machines must now offer a payout rate of no less than 90 percent. The new payout rate must […]

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Democratic and Republican senators and legislators have called for an investigation into how the Illinois Lottery worked in regard to major prizes not being awarded for instant win games after a Chicago Tribune report that came out online Friday and in the newspaper Sunday. Northstar Lottery Group, majority owned by world lottery heavyweight IGT in association with Scientific Games Corp is being questioned about instant win games that didn’t deliver the promised return to player percentages (RTP) due to the […]

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Dear Mark: In your column “I’ve Been Everywhere,” you wrote about all the casino destinations that you have visited over the years. Did you find in your travels that slot machines look and play the same from state to state? Ken K. Slot machines, Ken, are comparable from casino to casino, state to state. For instance, if it is an IGT Dazzling Dollars 3-Reel 1-Line 3-Credit machine in Wilkes-Barre, PA, expect the same in Reno, NV. So, yes, Ken, they […]

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Less betting is reportedly taking place within the United States when it comes to slot betting based on a report by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. The report indicates that because operators are taking a larger cut of slot wagers, bettors are not taking part in slot gaming as it previous years. According to the report, casinos kept 7.7% of slot wagers in 2014 as compared to 7.25% in 2007. The total amount of wagers on slot machines fell […]

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Dear Mark: In your recent article you told a reader that “there is no magic switch that’s flipped from some secret location” to get more dough out of people. My question is this. Here in Reno, casinos talk and advertise about “we’ve loosened our slots,” or, we have “the loosest slots in town.” Is this a myth? Steve As I stated in that column, Steve, it is not cost effective for casinos to vary their payouts on slot machines when […]

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