Latest Online Casino Games from Microgaming for May
April 24, 2009
Even though the ink has barely dried on the April releases from the online casino giant, Microgaming is not slacking up the pace at all and in fact has already announced the releases that will be coming from them in the month of May.
Four new slot machines will grace Microgaming online casinos in May, all of which have something unique to contribute to the overall Microgaming online slot machine approach. The first of these is a slot machine called Summertime, which Microgaming states will be the third in a series of slot machines that started with Mega Moolah and continued with Five Reel Drive. It will feature many of the fruits of summer and on addition to that will also share a jackpot with Mega Moolah; a jackpot that as of the time of writing is over $6 million.
For people interested in continuing through the different hero slot machines that Microgaming has released lately, Fearless Frederick might be your slot machine in the month of May. Microgaming refers to it as being fast-paced and definitely in line for the next slot machine in their hero series. Another attractive feature about it is that it comes with a maximum jackpot obtainable at 210,000 coins.
Fans of game shows will enjoy Your Lucky Day, the third slot machine set to be released by Microgaming in May. This slot machine is a tribute to the game shows that we all grew up on and for that reason both a host and a hostess are present to help guide you through the game in search of exotic symbols on the reels such as the car of your dreams. You get to choose a player, but not to worry because they are all equal in skill. In the end though, the goal is to land that sweet 100,000 coin jackpot at which point you actually might be able to shell out money for the car of your dreams.
Last but certainly not least is Fat Lady Sings, a slot machine that has a music theme to it. The selection of the specific theme is no accident however, as if the Fat Lady Sings for you it will mean a nice 75,000 coins in jackpot winnings.
Gambling Safety Tips for Casino Gambling
April 22, 2009
With hundreds of dollars floating around and money changing hands quicker than it can be changed, casinos can be the target of thieves that are looking to approach beginners or first-time casino visitors and take advantage of their naiveté by stealing or robbing the bankroll or the profit. Keeping yourself safe in the casino is essential and therefore the player should adhere to certain tips to make this possible, these tips include:
Keep your money in a wallet or a purse and keep this close to you. There are so many cases of wallets and purses being stolen in casinos when the player puts these items down or hangs the purse on the chair that they are sitting in. At a casino, it is important to be secure with your money and your wallet, as the credit card can be charged within minutes of being stolen, before you have a chance to report it to the credit card company.
Don’t flash around the winnings that you have accumulated. Put these winnings away immediately and ensure that the winnings are not placed within reaching distance, such as within an outside pocket, or kept in your hand.
There are many products that have been created such as money wallets and belts which can be kept close to the body. These are a great way for those traveling to reduce the chances of their money being stolen. These are available for less than twenty dollars and are often worn around the waist, under the clothes. It can be hard to detect these products and therefore reduces the risk of the money being stolen.
While making withdrawals at the casino, be sure to shield your information from those that may be watching. This can help to reduce fraud and identity theft.
Casino gambling can be a fun experience, but it is important to take safety measures to protect the money that you have won, as well as protecting your bankroll!
Mayan Princess Slot Game from Microgaming
April 16, 2009
For slot game fans, it is always a nice experience to play slots of different themes. If you are one of them, then definitely you would be looking forward to play the new Mayan Princess Slot game from Microgaming. Its components and theme are so chosen that the whole experience would transport the players to a different world in a different era altogether. Mayan Princess is a five reel, 20 pay line slot game that lets players wager 10 coins per line. The denominations range between $0.01 and $0.20, which means that the minimum line bet is $2 and maximum total bet of $40.
The typical Mayan culture is seen everywhere in the game. The warrior with his body painted, and wearing a leopard skin headgear, engages in a violent war dance when the player hits a winning combination. The priestess becharming and alluring at the same time goes into a trance, when it is her turn to hand out the payouts. Corns, which are shown as an animation of ripe cobs being pounded into flour, and Pepper, both of which are the staple diets of the Mayans, are main symbols on the reels, so does the Crocodile, the Leopard and the colorful Parrot, and an array of masks. The crocodile symbol snaps its massive jaws, when it is time to dole out the payouts.
However, the most powerful symbol on the reel is the Pyramid. Historians say the pyramid had been the site of religious activities including sacrifices in the Mayan days. But in the game, the Pyramid is more benevolent to the players than anything violent. When a player gets the Pyramid symbol on reels 1 and 5, the sun rises behind it, announcing that the player had won between 10 and 20 free spins. The free spins could give double payouts to the players, and can be retriggered as well. Interestingly, the Mayan Princess, on whom the game has been named, is not anywhere on the reels in person. Instead, the princess is represented by a logo. It is the Wild Symbol. Appearance of five of the wild symbols on any active pay line guarantees a jackpot of 5,000 coins to the players. At max line bets, this translates to $10,000 cash.
Overall, the graphics of the game is good, so is the background music when the reels spin. One could find the Mayan Princess Slot game in any of the Microgaming casinos.
Online Slot Machine Strategies
April 14, 2009
There are many people that have strategies for traditional in-casino slot machines, but can these strategies apply to those taking advantage of slot machines that can be played on the internet? Playing slots on the internet can be a great way to experience gambling and slot machines from the comfort of your own home with the convenience of being allowed to gamble as much or as little as you wish without being pressured by the hustle and bustle of the casino.
Here are some of the strategies that should be used in an online casino to make the most of the deposits that have been made:
Don’t spend more than you can afford. Be sure to limit the amounts that can be spent and combine this with the time that you wish to gamble at the online casino. Set losing limits for each hour and be sure to adhere to these limits while playing the game, to ensure that you don’t lose more than you can afford.
Slot machine strategies that can be used on the internet include playing at multiple games and ensuring that the game is changed if the game has not paid even a small win between four and five spins. Even online casino games should demonstrate a small win between four and five spins to maintain the interest and ensure that you are not going to lose your money too quickly between the amounts of time that is spent at the online casino.
Know the information for each game that is being played, this includes the percentage of payout that will occur at each machine. The higher this number indicates that the money that is placed into the machine to gamble will yield higher payouts, these numbers often range between 80-95% and the higher the number, the better it is for the player.
Slot machine strategies are personal and most people develop the strategies through time that is spent at the online casino, or in the casino. Strategies can be developed based on the time that is spent gambling and the casino games that are enjoyed through the online casino.
Online Casinos – When to Walk Away
April 12, 2009
It can be difficult to know when to walk away from an online casino and avoid making the next deposit. It seems so simple after the initial deposit has been completed and you can easily make the next with the click of a button to withdraw from your bank account or credit card. Many players that have taken advantage of online slots have found themselves depositing hundreds of dollars before even realizing it. In fact, this is how players get themselves into trouble as they are unable to track how much has been spent – sometimes in as little as an hour.
Just the same as a traditional casino, if you are playing the slot machines and you have not had even a small win every four to five hits than consider using a different machine or playing a different game. This can indicate a tight machine that you may lose too much money before you begin winning.
As a general rule, you should never enter the casino, traditional or online with more money than you can afford to lose. This can lead to a mentality of requiring winning the money back and can be a dangerous game to take part in. Therefore, the casino wins and you leave broke, frustrated and stress. When players are gambling with more money than they can afford, gambling loses its appeal quickly.
Take advantage of limits which can be set by the user. On many casino websites there are limits which can be imposed by the player that can limit the amount of losses and withdrawals that are seen from the bank account and credit card account. Determining these limits can be simple. Think about how much that you can afford to lose and the number that you feel safe gambling with. At this point, the number can be added to the limit which cannot be changed for at least twenty four hours. This is an effective way to reduce how much is lost at the online casino and can help the consumer to walk away.
The Types of Slot Machines
April 11, 2009
We all have our favorite slot machines that we like to play. Our favorite slot machines depend on a variety of factors and include the bonuses which are available through the machines as well as the type of game. There are some people that prefer to play straight slot machines at the casino and others that would rather play progressive slots.
Both types of slot machines offer competitive bonus structures and allow the player to take advantage of bonuses which can help to quadruple the money in as little as one round if
Straight slot machines at the casino are those that offer the same winnings per line which do not change, as opposed to progressive slot machines, where the winnings can change depending on the amount of coins that are placed in the machine and the amount of coins which are bet through each spin.
Progressive slot machines at the casino are those that are an effective way to win the jackpot. In these types of slots, up to three coins can be placed in the machine and bet per line to increase the chances of winning the jackpot. The player has the choice of playing between one and three coins and the more coins that are played the higher the chances of winning the jackpot.
Which type of slot machine offers higher chances of winning? This is something that many players are unsure about but the truth is that the slot machines that offer the highest chances of winning depend on how many coins are being bet per line and per spin. The more that is bet, the more that could potentially be won at the casino. Remember though, jackpot bonuses are traditionally offered through progressive slot machines.
Easter Promotions at Casino Tropez
April 9, 2009
Casino Tropez is welcoming its players for this Easter with a three pronged package. For one, the promotions package known as Easter Bonus Joy starts at April 9, and continues until the Easter weekend, the April 12th Sunday. Secondly, for beginners, the Casino offers an unlimited 15% bonus on all deposits made during the promotion period.
However, the main one is the $8,000 Elite Challenge Tournament. Those who play poker at Casino Tropez during the promotion period will automatically qualify for the Elite Challenge Tournament. In the end, 73 players will be able to win prizes in the tourney. The first prize winner could pocket $1,000, while second to seventh place finishers would win $500. Further, eight to 21st place finishers can take home $100 each, and 22nd to 73rd place finishers will win $50. Also, Elite Challenge is the first of its kind in the web that lets players check their rankings at any time, thanks to the concept of ‘real time’ updates.
For dessert, the casino is offering an Easter surprise. That is, players, who manage to dish out a hidden Easter egg through scavenger hunt, could win a free bonus.
However, true to any casino, none of these promotions come with a string attached to it. In order to win the prizes/bonuses, one has to wager 40 times the initial deposit. Further, players need to make at least one deposit during the promotion period announced. However, the biggest catch in the apparently lucrative promotional deal is that the above said privileges are available only to those players who have received an invitation by email. That is, those without an email address, or had registered with a wrong or nonexistent one while registering for the first time stands to lose out.
On the backdrop of these promotional offers, the Casino Manger, Renee Pascale, highlighted the relevance of chat feature in the Tropez interface, likening it to virtual socializing platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. He emphasized that socializing through virtual online platforms comes handy during financially troubles times as today, when people are more often than not forced to cut down on their social spending.
For those who don’t know much about Casino Tropez, it is an online casino that belongs to the Euro Partners group of online casinos, and licensed in Antigua. It is powered by Playtech, and its operations are audited by Technical Systems Testing. To know more about Casino Tropez, visit its website www.casinotropez.com.
How to Develop a Slots Strategy at the Casino
April 9, 2009
Developing your own personal slots strategy for an online casino is an essential part of the game for many players. After all, most players are playing to win, rather than playing for fun – most players are determined to develop some sort of strategy that can help the player to gain back the money which has been lost or to walk away from the casino with some profits. Through this process, slot machine strategies have been developed, some that work and some that don’t. Here are some tips that can work for you when it comes to developing a slot machine strategy.
Slots strategies have been developed based on the location of the slot machine. To adhere to this strategy it is important to pay attention where the slot machine is located. The “loosest” slot machines have been determined as those being closest to change machines, or near cafes as well as those that are on elevated carousels within the casino. Where have you experienced the most wins? Consider this information when developing your slot strategy.
Have an hourly limit that takes into account the size of the bankroll as well as the time which is going to be spent at the casino. This will give you a number which should be spent, per hour to ensure that you are going to get to the end of the day before you get to the end of the money. Staying within this limit means that you could create a potential profit or that the number can recalculated if profits are factored into the bankroll.
Leave while you are ahead. How many times have you been playing at a slot machine and been ahead and then it seems immediately like you are down? Playing this way is irresponsible and it is the opinion of most experts that you should leave a machine while you are ahead or if you have just won a jackpot at that machine. This can make game play more interesting and is a great way to mix it up a little while staying ahead. Begin with the same amount that you have in the past at the next machine for the best results.
Slot Machine Myths
April 8, 2009
We all have our quirks and habits when it comes to using techniques that can help us to win when it comes to slot machines. Although some players swear that these superstitions and techniques work, the truth is, they often have no merit in winning as slot machines are completely randomized and each spin is independent from one another.
Here are some of the most common slot machines myth, take these with a grain of salt:
If you warm up the coin the slot machine will respond differently and this will result in a win. This myth has also been associated with cold coins. Rather than winning with the hot coins, many players have found themselves with burns trying to heat up these coins. This is the reason that you see many players warming the coins between their fingers or between their hands, but it is a myth and has no merit!
If a machine has paid out, it is not scheduled to pay out to another player for a scheduled amount of time. This is not true. Each spin of the slot machine is completely randomized and each spin is independent of another, regardless of the outcome of the spin and the amount that has been won through the spin. Not only would this be unfair practice to players to schedule the wins, but it is also illegal! Let’s say this again, this is a myth and slot machines are completely random!
This ties into the next myth for casino slot machines. How many times have you been at the casino to see a person watching until someone has spent all of their money and has not seen a win and then swopping in to play on the slot machine hoping that because the person has spent their money in the machine without a payout, that the slot machine is going to create a win! As we have established, slot machines are completely random and a win could come at any time, this is sheer superstition.
How to Beat the Slots
April 6, 2009
Beating the slots can be as simple as knowing the rules when it comes to using slot machines. Although there are very few techniques that have been developed that have been used to “beat” the slot machines, players can benefit from learning information about the slot machine that they are putting their money into.
Learn the payout percentages of the slot machine. Many people have not heard about payout percentages, and therefore aren’t even sure where to find this information or how it can help the player. Payout percentages are the percentage of money that the casino will pay back as winnings, from the amount that has been deposited into the machine. Most casinos offer a payout percentage between 80-95% and therefore, slot machines with a higher payout percentage are going to seem “looser” with more payouts occurring.
Understand the pay table. The pay table will determine the amount of money that is paid for each combination. This pay table may change depending on the amount of coins which are played through each spin, as the higher the bet that occurs with the spin the higher the win for the player.
Play for the jackpot bonuses. If you are playing at a slot machine that offers a jackpot bonus, it is important for players to realize that in most cases, this bonus will not be paid unless the highest amount has been bet through the casino. Therefore, if you are playing on a progressive machine but are not making the maximum bet, the casino will not pay the jackpot bonus. There have been numerous consumers at many consumers that have thought they have won this bonus, but they failed to bet the maximum amount of coins. Taking advantage of this can increased your potential winnings.
Playing the same slot machine for the entire trip is not feasible in most cases; therefore, many players experience success in the “hit and win” strategy in which the casino slot machine is left once a jackpot has been hit. This can help to mix up the playing strategy and help the player to win more.










