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What are Free Slots?

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:01:57 +0000

Free slots are a simple way to enjoy playing slots without paying any money. Sometimes we all want to have fun and gamble for a little. While some go to land casinos and spend their money there, others choose playing free slots online. It is a much more comfortable way of putting your luck to the test, when you can play for as much as you like right at your home. All you need to play free slots online is a computer and Internet connection. No credit cards, or other payment methods are required. Unless, you wish to play slots for money, of course. No matter what type of free slots you choose, you can be sure that you’ll find the right slot machine for you. Just like real slot machines, there are numerous variations and themes on which the slot games are based. You are a big fan of Star Wars? There are hundreds of free slots based on the movie. Looking for the classic «one armed bandit» slot machines? You will definitely find plenty of those. There are two basic ways you can play free slots online. One way is by downloading a stand-alone program from an online casino website. There are numerous online casinos that offer such free slots programs. They don’t require any payments for downloading the game. Make sure you have one of these installed on your computer, or you can download them directly from the site - usually free slots site post links for installing these plug-ins. The possibilities are endless, but what’s really important is that you have fun while playing free slots online.

Casino Games: About Baccarat

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:58:31 +0000

Baccarat is one of the most interesting casino games with its specific rules and tactics. Learn more about baccarat from the casino games article section of our site. When playing baccarat the main object of the game is to assemble two or three cards with a value as close to nine as possible. The cards have their face value, while the aces count as one and the picture cards as ten. In case you have a double figure count, the first digit is ignored, For example, if you have a total card value of 17, the count is seven. Two hands are for the players, one to the right and one the left of the banker, and one is own hand. Other players who didn’t receive a hand mau place their bets on either hand (cheval) or both to beat the banker. In case a player has a count less than eight or nine he may get one more card or stand. The rule is that having six or seven the player must stand and draw on four or less.

Free Slots: The Basics

admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:10:09 +0000

Free slots are one of the most popular online casino games because they are very easy to play. First thing you have to do is place your bet, which usually ranges from one to five coins. Your win depends on the combination and is different from one slot machine to another. All free slots have individual pay tables, where all the winning combinations are outlined. Read the instruction before playing the game, because what may be a jackpot with one slot machine could worth nothing with another. Different slot machines have different coin values, ranging from 5 cents to 5 dollars. There are also special slots for high rollers with much larger coin values. OK, so you’ve placed your bet. The next thing you should do is simply click the spin button and see what combination is displayed in the payline. One of the most popular types of free slots games are progressive slot machines. These machines are linked into a network that has a common jackpot, which is affected by all the players in the network. The payline may also be different, requiring a diagonal combination of the symbols to win, or five matching symbols instead of three. So make sure you’ve read the rules of this particular free slots machine. Simply put, it’s a multiplayer version of ordinary slot machines. And many find it much more exciting to play progressive slots, because the jackpot is usually much higher if compared to straight slots.

Play free slots: Terminology

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:22:51 +0000

Before you play play free slots online or enter a land casino, you have to know slot terminology. This is the jargon used in slot machines, so make sure you understand all the terms. Slots terminology can be confusing to some. That’s why we have gathered all the terms related to slots and slots gambling. Regardless of whether you play play free slots online or are a fan of progressive slots in land casinos, these terms will be very helpful.

Bet Max This button places the highest amount of coins allowed by the machine
Bonus Feature Any possible way of winning besides the typical payline combinations
Bonus Video Slot A video slot machine that has a bonus feature. There are may different features, but the most common most common are pick a box, free spins and wheel or fortune game style.
Buy A Pay A slot machine with multiple pay tables. With any additional coin played, you activate an additional pay tables. Consider max bets.
Buttons Interface of any slot machine that lets you interact with it.
Coins Currency used buy the slot machines to place bets.
Coin Size Actual value of the coins used in the machine
Double Up Typically found in Australian slot machines. Gives you a chance to multiply your win by 2 or 4 by choosing the color or card suit.
Fruit Machine The UK variation of slot machine that often features additions like the possibility to hold the reels, nudge and play bonus games.
Hi / Low A feature common for UK slots, which gives you the possibility to to double your win by guessing whether the next number will be lower or higher.
Hit Rate / Frequency How often the machine pays a winning combination. Is also used to denote the chance of hitting a bonus game.
Hopper The area of coin storage inside a real-world slot machine.
Jackpot The highest win the slot machine can pay
Linked Jackpot A network of slot machines in different casinos that share the same jackpot. Usually found on progressive slots.
Maximum Bet The highest amount of coins allowed in the game.
Multi-Line A slot machine that has more than one payline to win.
Pay Line The line where the combination should line up for you to win.
Pay Out Percentage The pre-set percentage of bets that will be returned by the slot machine over the long term. Casinos cannot change this percentage.
Pay Table The chart outlining all th wins payed by the machine.
Pokies Slot machines in Australian slang
Progressive Jackpot Any jackpot that increases while the game is played.
A part of every bet is contributed to form the jackpot. Usually met in linked jackpots.
Random Number Generator (RNG) The chip inside every slot machine that decides when the reels will stop.
Reels The drums inside the slot machine that spin when you press the button or pull the lever. Modern video slots use digital images instead of spinning drums.
Scatter Pay Typically found on video slots, a pay that wins without having to line up in the payline. Often found on bonus slot machines.
Slot Machine Any casino game machine that involves reels
Symbols The images displayed on the reels in the slot machine. Common symbols are bars, fruits and sevens.
Video Slot A slot machine using a computer screen instead of physical reels to display the symbols.
Wild Symbol A symbol that substitutes other symbols. Acts like joker in card games.
Wild Multiplier A wild symbol that actually multiplies the win it makes a part of.
Winning Combinations The combinations of symbols that win. Displayed on the pay table.

Tipping

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:15:18 +0000

Let me say at the outset that I don’t believe in tipping unless a service has been rendered in a particularly efficient and pleasant manner. In a casino, tipping is never required. You are in total control as to when, where, and how much to tip.

Something many people are unaware of is that if you give someone a large tip for an instance of extraordinary service, your tip will be shared with the other employees in that service group on that shift. To comply with IRS regulations, all tips must be pooled and taxes withheld by the employer before the remaining money is divided among the workers. So your big tip is first taxed and then the balance is split up evenly between all the workers in that group. Sometimes even the lowest level of supervision shares in the tip pool. This doesn’t seem to bother some people, but it bothers me.

In a restaurant, the tipping situation is well defined. The 15-percent tip has become so standardized that many patrons leave 15 percent whether the service was good, bad, or mediocre. In a casino, however, there are large gray areas. So much so that many people overtip when tipping isn’t even indicated.

Let’s start with the change attendant. Change persons are not normally tipped for making change. So the conventional wisdom is that if a change person provides a special service, a tip would be appropriate. What sort of special service could she provide? I don’t really know. Changing a hundred-dollar bill? But that’s her job, and changing a hundred is not a particularly difficult task. This is probably becoming a moot point, now that almost all machines accept paper currency.

I’ve read in some sites that you should tip a change person who directs you to a “hot” machine. Granted, that would be a special service, but how could she know which machines are hot? And if she really knows, why aren’t her friends playing them?

However, if you walked away from a game, inadvertently leaving your purse behind or some credits in the machine, and the change person chased you down, that would be worth a tip! Of course it’s much easier when you play in an online casino.

After winning a jackpot, you might tip the change person, just because you feel generous. But then, shouldn’t you also tip the person who paid you off and the security guard who accompanied this person? How about the minimum-wage person who cleaned up the coin wrappers and the ashtrays around your machine? Should you tip all these people? Remember that you will probably pay taxes on your winnings. Any tips you give out will be pooled and taxed as well.
The other service provider that you encounter while playing slots is the cocktail waitress. This is a no-brainer. You normally tip her fifty cents to a dollar per drink, depending on her efficiency and the complexity of the drink you order. If you are playing a dollar machine, I suggest you tip at least a dollar or you will look like a cheapskate.

The Playing Environment

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:09:17 +0000

When playing the various table games in a casino, the patrons soon learn that there are certain rules of etiquette and protocols that need to be learned if they are to avoid nasty stares from other players and admonitions from the dealers. To a certain extent, the same is true when playing slot machines. Although the slots are played individually, there are times when interactions do occur with other players. It may be self evident that the normal rules of etiquette and courtesy would apply, just as for any other endeavor, but some people need to be reminded what they are.

This may be because playing slot machines is different than ordinary activities, and the casino environment is different than ordinary environments. Just so that you know what is expected, I will explain the correct approach to use for some situations that may not arise in everyday life.

When you are looking for a suitable slot machine to play, do not crowd the other slot players. Slot machine play tends to be a solitary activity, so many patrons do not like a stranger looking over their shoulder while they are spinning the reels.

Before you sit down at a machine, be certain that it is not in use. Check that the person sitting one or two seats away is not playing more than one machine. Ask, if necessary. A cup on the handle, a purse or sweater on the chair, an inserted slot club card, or a burning cigarette are all signs that someone stepped away from the machine for a moment. Yes, it is foolish to leave personal belongs at a machine to reserve it, but that is what some people do.

If you want to reserve a machine while you go to the restroom, ask an attendant who will usually accommodate you by placing a RESERVED sign on the machine. If the casino is not crowded the attendant may even agree to reserve the machine while you go to dinner. However, the casino will not be happy if you reserve one machine and then go off to play another.

Although most casinos have an overabundance of security people, don’t let that lull you into doing foolish things like placing your purse in the space between two machines. Always keep it on your shoulder or on your lap. Laying down rolls of quarters is also not a good idea; keep them in your pocket or purse. Always assume that there are opportunists hanging around in every casino waiting for you to let down your guard.

REEL GOOD ADVICE

Avoid bringing a purse when you go gambling. A fanny pack is more secure, but only if you keep it strapped securely to your body. As soon as you remove it, it is no safer than a purse. The best approach is to carry everything in your pockets.

Finally, successful players are aware that alcohol dulls a person’s judgment. Consequently, most of them never drink alcoholic beverages during a playing session. They reserve this activity to celebrate a big win or bemoan their losses.