Beating Casino Slot Machines – How to Beat Some Slot Machines in Local Casinos

On May 30, 2011, in Casino Articles, by admin
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Slot machines in casinos are the top money earner. In the late 90’s the slot machine builder, IGT came out with a new machine called Visions. They were simply already everyday common casino slot machines with an added feature, a bonus. Most of these came out as a monitor located somewhere in the top section of the machine. Ninety percent of these machines were beatable slot machines. Yes beatable, you can win on slots! How you ask? It was secret that was actually a very simple concept.

A traditional slot machine has a random generator which is activated and chooses the spin the moment your first credit is activated. This is what determines what you hit on the pay line and what the machines final percentages will be. Traditionally the higher you go in denomination on a slot, the better the percentage it is set. So how do you win?

On a Vision machine from IGT the difference is this. The percentages on the pay line is far less than a traditional machine. This is because some of the percentage is added to the bonus on the Visions. This bonus which is usually found in the video screen can be many different ones. Have you ever seen a picture of a cartoon looking cherry pie in a monitor on top of a cherry pie slot machine? Or a picture of a diamond mine that has a little cartoon looking screen flashing by while you play. These are two of the many IGT Visions we are discussing.

There are hundreds of different styles of beatable IGT Visions, the Cherry Pie and Diamond Mine are two of the most popular machines here. As an example we will go into the details on the Diamond Mine. The Diamond Mine (like almost all IGT Visions) has a video screen at the top. There will be 3 columns that hold up to 10 Diamonds each. The traditional version is on a Double Diamond machine. On the reels all is the same except the added diamond. Not the Double Diamond emblems that represent 2 x on the pay line, but actual graphics of a diamond. This diamond does not count for anything on the pay line. It only adds 1, 2, or 3 diamonds (depending if you bet 1, 2, or 3) into the columns above on the video screen when you hit a diamond on the adjacent reel.

When you get 10 diamonds in any one column, you get 10 credits. There are simply 2 things to know about a Diamond Mine.

1) How many Diamonds must it already have? (How many Diamonds are needed on the machine before you can play it with a positive expectation)

2) How many coins do you need to bet each spin. (This depends on the pattern of Diamonds divided in the 3 columns).

The Diamond Mine is one of the least volatile beatable slots (bonus comes very fast) of all the Visions and why it is one of the most popular with ‘Hustlers’ that have a short bankroll. We will provide a link below to a website with the full information.

One last note:

If you ever played a lot of slots, I bet this happened to you. You noticed it seemed like every time you were on certain machines, someone was over your shoulder watching you play. If it was a IGT Vision there is a good chance there was indeed! These are the guys that knew about this long ago and the same people that eventually caused many to be taken out of casinos. They would tell friends about it until so many people knew about it, they would literally almost break out in a fight when a machine was left with a “Full Bonus”.

Those days are far gone, which is honestly a good thing for someone trying to just have a good time and not blow all their cash in the casino. The reason they are gone, is there are FAR less beatable slots today in casinos so there are far less people doing it today.

Now there may be hot spots that come up from time to time, but honestly I would tell you that this is really nothing more than good knowledge to know so that you can apply it the next time you run across a casino that still carries these machines. Believe one thing, beating slot machines is very real! The editor of this article did it personally for 4 years!

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Laos Casinos

On December 15, 2010, in Casino Articles, by admin
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Nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, Laos is one of the true jewels of Southeast Asia. Though some parts of it may not be as highly developed as its Indochina counterparts, there is one area where it has managed to keep up – casino gambling.

The Dansavanh Casino is located in Ban Muang Wa-Tha, Vientiane Province. This Laos casino brings in many jobs for the locals, who sometimes do not always have a chance to earn a living wage. The Dansavanh Casino is heavily reliant upon tourists in order to make money. Locals normally only work there and do not spend their wages on gambling. Because neighboring countries such as Thailand are littered with flashy, flamboyant casinos, Dansavanh Casino relies more on tourists from China, which borders Laos on the Northeastern tip (though they do get some Thai tourists in to gamble).

The Chinese government has always been very much against gambling, especially within its own borders. This is why places such as Laos can open up casinos and be instantly successful–gamblers from other countries. Because gambling is so taboo in China, the tourists flock to casinos in excitement to satisfy their curiosity, and they usually spend pretty big. Laos casinos have long benefited from this type of spending.

Recently, the Chinese government forbid their citizens to travel to other countries to gamble. This especially meant neighboring countries such as Thailand and Laos. Because Laos does rely so heavily on commerce with China for income, they agreed to enforce the ban. Though this greatly hurt the income of Dansavanh (amongst others), they are still open for tourists from other countries. It is also believed that many Chinese still come to Laos to gamble, but it is not always in big public Laos casinos, such as Dansavanh.

Casino gambling in Laos features many of the same games that you would find at any other casino around the world. Games such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette, slot machines, and video poker can be found in the casinos. You can even have private or public tables to play at, if you so desire.

Due to the beautiful resort communities and the ability to gamble within its borders, Laos will continue to be a force in the Southeast Asia tourist market. More beachfront properties and even resort casinos are in the planning and are likely to be opening in the near future. This provides not only entertainment, but also a source for jobs and government income for this underdeveloped nation.

This article is the property of Laos Casinos

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Negative Effects Of Casinos And Gambling

On November 14, 2010, in Casino Articles, by admin
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Previously, the term ‘casino‘ used to refer to a country house or an Italian style villa. However, it was in the early years of the 19 th century that the term came to be designated in its present meaning with several separate buildings dedicated to the purpose of entertainment activities including gambling as a fun activity. Today casinos and gambling are great activities for passing leisure time and most hotels, restaurants and shopping arcades providing gambling facilities to its consumers. This is especially on a high during festivals or occasions of celebrations and in such situations, the hotels and restaurants offer better stakes and huge profit revenues to its customers therefore luring crowds to participate in gambling. It is also interesting to point out here that with the progress of technology and the birth of the internet, casinos and gambling activities too have been revolutionized with the emergence of what is referred to as online casinos or virtual casinos.

While a little bit of occasional indulgence in gambling activities isn’t harmful, too much addiction can become a matter of concern. Time and again it has been pointed out by psychiatrists that over indulgence in gambling activities can result in causing psychological disorders. This is prevalent as casinos offer huge benefits upon winning which are successful in attracting the players. Once the game begins, some players continue to play the game even after losing huge stakes in hope that may be they will hit the jackpot amount soon. But in cases it doesn’t happen, the player may lose enormous amounts of money and he might also fall into a debt trap which can affect him psychologically or may force him to commit heinous crimes to recover the amount lost.

The casinos are comprised of huge amounts of currency required for betting and gambling and therefore it is necessary for the authorities to make sure that adequate proportions of security forces are deployed as guard since often people are tempted to steal by duping the system. This is why nowadays, close circuit television and hidden cameras are employed for ensuring full proof security. Online casinos too are plagued by frauds. In such cases, some fraudulent players’ often are seen to create false slot machines using graphics editing software tools and demanding jackpot amounts against it. These players also use varied identities while signing up in online casinos in order to demand in excess for the winning amount. Such activities should be kept under check in casino gambling.

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Casino Boat Cruise – 3 Shocking Truths About Cruise Casinos – I Knew it!

On November 11, 2010, in Casino Articles, by admin
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A casino boat cruise is one the few spots you can gamble in a casino outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Casinos are also one of main sources of revenue for cruise lines.

Did you ever wonder about the daily operations inside a casino? You’ll be surprised at how they operate.

Magnetic Craps Table

Are casinos cheating by using magnetic craps table? An educated guess would be that some of them are cheating but the simple fact is that casinos don’t have to cheat. A casino that’s not well managed will still make some money.

Getting a casino license is a privilege and it can be called off at any time. Some dealers have been detained by security and have been brought to trial with the casino’s help.

Casino Surveillance

Did you ever notice that a dealer would ask the pit boss to check with guys from the room upstairs whenever you claimed that you bet on something? The casino’s on board are monitored and on some ships there’s actually a dedicated surveillance to check on the casino.

Slot Machines

Do you think that some slot machines are luckier than the others? Some say that the slots are set to be looser before the cruise starts and they go and tighten it as the cruise goes on. An easy way to tell if this happens is to look at the pay table of your favorite slot and if it changes during the course of the cruise then the payout percentage has been changed. But this stuff never really happens.

Do you think cruise lines implemented casinos for you to have fun? Think again. It’s one of their biggest sources of revenue and the reason why you spend thousands of dollars. It’s time to outsmart cruise lines!

Learn how to exploit a loophole in cruise line’s casino policies that will actually boost your airline frequent flyer miles in seconds! Check out this trick and more cruise travel tips at http://www.IntelligentCruiserReview.com/

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West Virginia Blackjack – West Virginia Casinos

On November 1, 2010, in Casino Articles, by admin
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For a long time, gamblers in West Virginia had to travel somewhere else to play blackjack games, craps games, roulette games, etc. The only casino gambling action available to them was slot machine gambling and horse betting. But recently, Wheeling Island Gaming and Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort received permission to add table games to their offerings. So the gamblers who used to travel to Indiana can now get their blackjack fix a little closer to home.

Blackjack isn’t the only new game that’s available to gamblers in the area. Texas holdem grows ever more popular, and both of the locations already mentioned now have poker card rooms where aspiring Doyle Brunsons can now go all-in and hope they don’t get a bad flop.

Wheeling Island Gaming

Wheeling Island Gaming is located on an island in the Ohio River. The casino offers a tropical island ambience including a waterfall and multiple faux-palm trees. The island itself is only about 2 miles long, and Wheeling Island Casino offers several restaurants and bars. Be warned that this casino is extremely popular, and the blackjack games there are a big attraction. You should be prepared to wait if you want to play blackjack at any stakes lower than $50 per hand. (The higher stakes tables aren’t as crowded.)

Gamblers who are tired of slot machines, blackjack, and craps can step outside and spend some time betting on the dog races that are also offered at the location. Or if you’re not the rough and rugged outdoors-y type, you can watch the races from inside as well.

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack

The Mountaineer Casino Racetrack is located in the countryside, somewhat removed from the rest of civilization. Like Wheeling Island Gaming, the Mountaineer offers multiple restaurants and bars. They have a radically different decor and theme though, favoring a 1920’s gangster/speakeasy decor over the tropical island theme present at Wheeling Island. The casino is a little bit larger, and finding a lower stakes blackjack table with a seat open is a little bit easier here.

And if you get tired of gambling, a golf resort is located nearby, so you can get some fresh air and exercise while taking a break from the tables and the slot machines.

Some Blackjack Advice

If you’re new to blackjack strategy, here are a few tips for how to minimize the house edge:

  • When you’re not sure about the correct play, assume that the dealer has a ten as her hole card, and also assume that you’re going to be dealt a ten. The deck has more tens in it than any other card, so this is a decent assumption about what’s going to happen next, and the basic strategy decisions become pretty obvious.
  • Always split aces and eights. If you’ve got aces, you get twice as many chances at a blackjack by splitting. And you’ll often draw a ten when you hit. 10+8=18, which is a mighty respectable blackjack hand any time.
  • Never split fours, fives, or tens. A pair of fours is a hard total of eight, which means you’re next card, if it’s a ten, will be an eighteen, which is a mighty good hand. (Two hands with a total of fourteen each would be a bummer to play though.) A pair of fives is a total of ten, so doubling down is a good idea here, since you’re hoping to catch an ace for a 21 or a ten for a total of 20. And a pair of tens is a total of 20, which is an outstanding hand no matter what.
  • Don’t play with money you can’t afford to lose.
  • For more blackjack strategy advice, including a hand-by-hand guide to basic strategy, visit Blackjack Hero’s blackjack basic strategy tutorial.
  • To practice a little blackjack online before your tips, try the free blackjack games available with no download at Free Flash Blackjack.

Good luck at the tables in West Virginia. The house has the edge unless you’re counting cards, but you’re the one having big fun.

Another great blackjack resource for new blackjack players is Blackjack Tactics.

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