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The Wheel of Fortune Slot turns 25 years old today, according to International Game Technology (IGT) and Sony Pictures Television. The slot debuted in Reno, Nevada, on June 8, 1996, and has since paid out billions of dollars and spawned hundreds of variations. As hostess of Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White, put it: “It has […]

We’re often asked by casino newbies what kind of games they should play. And when we tell them blackjack or Video Poker, we see their shoulders sag a bit. But we get it – while those games have some of the best odds at the casino, you still have to learn basic blackjack strategy or […]

Most people think of player vs. player poker when they hear online poker. But that’s not the only form of poker that’s available to online bettors. If you know the values of the different poker hands (such as pair, two pair, flush, etc.), then you have three different versions of online poker to choose from. […]

Remember the Bud Light ad campaign that said, “It’s only weird if it doesn’t work?” about sports fans doing lucky rituals to help their teams win? Well, where you sit on the couch (probably) won’t affect players on the TV – but it may help you win more at the casino. Whether it’s a certain […]

In a decision that will have sweeping impact on the casino industry in Las Vegas and across the state, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced that social distancing and capacity limit Covid-19 restrictions in the will be removed on June 1, 2021. With restrictions removed, casinos in Nevada will be allowed to operate […]

Whether you’re playing online or in-person at a brick-and-mortar casino, slots come in all shapes and sizes. And those shapes and sizes are known as reel arrays.  The most basic version of a reel array is a 3×1 slot with a single payline. These are typically known as classic three-reel slots, and they have one […]

Online casino revenues in New Jersey and Pennsylvania showed a bit of decline from March to April, but it’s safe to say the industry’s top mobile gaming markets are still performing well. All three of the nation’s top mobile casino markets set new state revenue records in March. New Jersey and Pennsylvania both saw a […]

Earlier this month, an online casino player in the UK broke the Jackpot King record with a massive $9.9 million prize. But, believe it or not, that’s not even in among the biggest online slot wins of all time. Below are the top five jackpots ever won at an online casino. 5. $11.6 Million On […]

Connecticut lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of House Bill 6451 to bring online casinos and sports betting apps to the state. The Connecticut online gambling bill includes the ability to launch online gaming platforms and looks to become effective on July 1, 2021, subject to a few additional hurdles the bill is likely to overcome.  […]

An illegal online casino is one that accepts players from almost anywhere in the world – despite being in violation of local laws. For example, it’s illegal to play at a real-money online casino in New York State, but offshore betting sites offer the option anyway. Unfortunately, only four states in the US (New Jersey, […]