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Slots 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Casino Slots
Learning to play any game has a learning curve, and slots are no different. Nevertheless, slots are some of the simplest casino games you can play, making them a great place to start your casino gaming journey.
Slots have come a long way from the old Krones machines we once knew. Recent gaming technology has revolutionized slots, continuously pushing boundaries to ensure that players have a great experience and come back again.
How do slots work?
Slots are run by a computer program called a random number generator. This program creates random results every time a player selects several paylines and spins. Slot machines have different themes that range from fruits to animated video slots.
Benefits of slots
Besides being one of the easiest games you can play. Unlike other games like Poker, you do not need to strategize to win. You can win jackpots with slots without making calculated moves. Slots have other advantages that set them apart from other casino games.
Slots require a low wager or bet and you can play for much lesser than you would in a table game. This allows you to play more, with less money, and make more.
Must know terms and features
Reels
Reels are the vertical sections seen on the slot screen. The reels have images that move when played. When all the images match you win. A slot can have 3, 5, 6, or 7 reels.
Paylines
Paylines refer to the patterns on reels that result in a winning combination. The paylines can be straight or zigzag. Older slots usually have one payline but modern ones have many more.
Paytable
A paytable is a slot feature that shows you the monetary value of every symbol in the slot machine.
Bankroll
A bankroll refers to the specific amount of money you have set aside to place all your bets.
Scatter symbols
Scatter symbols are symbols that are not part of the winning match. These scatter symbols appear randomly and when they do, you get a bonus round.
Auto spin
Auto spin is a feature in slot machines that allows the machine to automatically spin without you initiating the spin. The machine uses your last betting amount to spin.
Free spins
A free spin is a bonus round that appears when you get at least three scatter symbols. You may get one or more free spins depending on the slot machine.
Penny slot
Penny slots are slots that only allow you to wager one cent per line. Some penny slots are usually linked to progressive jackpots, which we will look at shortly.
Progressive jackpot
A progressive jackpot is a jackpot that increases every time a player places a bet, and the more players play the more the amount increases until someone wins.
Practice first
There are a number of free slots you can take a turn on before progressing to paid ones. This way, you will learn the features and rules, and once you familiarize yourself, you can then invest money in the game.
How to choose a game
There are four main types of slots you can choose from.
3 reels
As the name suggests, 3-reel slot machines are classic slot machines that have only three reels, usually with one, three, or five paylines.
5 reels
Slots with 5 reels are usually the most common in many casinos and may have up to 20 paylines. 5 reel machines have more combinations making it easier for your to win. They also have more features and mini-games than 3-reels.
Megaways
Megaway slot machines have been around since 2016. They use a Megaway random reel that has up to hundreds of thousands of paylines increasing your chances of winning.
Progressive slots
Progressive slots are machines that accumulate your wins toward a jackpot win. You can have one progressive slot or more. This differs from casino to casino. Casinos with more progressive slots encourage more players to play, which means the jackpot rises faster.
How to play slots
Playing slots is not complicated. All you have to do is determine how many paylines you want. You can select the ‘Max’ option if you want all the paylines available, and spin. Wait for the reels to stop. Once they do and all the images match, you win!
You win if the reels match. There are also other ways you can win the game. You also win when you get a wild symbol that replaces other symbols to give you a matching combination or a scatter symbol, which gives you bonuses and free spins.
You can play as many times as you want, as long as you monitor yor bankroll.
Finally
When choosing which casino to start playing slots, always check if they have welcoming bonuses and other promotions. You can look out for this online or ask for it when getting your player’s card in a physical casino.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
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The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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