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A description of the d’Alembert Betting System, with examples of basic play and how to apply it in various situations that come up at the table. The d’Alembert Betting System Many of the progressive betting systems used in casino table games today were actually developed by some of the greatest … Continue reading →

Online betting is very popular in Canada. There are no restrictive laws as in the United States, preventing Canadians from enjoying a couple of hands of blackjack after a hard day’s work. Additionally, internet casinos that accept Canadian players are safe, secure, and here to stay. Because most of the … Continue reading →

There are three major reasons why an individual might buy a slot machine. The most common is as a collector’s item; early models are considered antiques, and they make a good investment. A second reason is for recreation, not unlike owning a pinball machine or an arcade game. The third … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, this is Dana Nikolic. I’m updating this article on July 12, 2024, to include more current information, as slot machines have recently evolved from bonus rounds to ‘bonus buy’ features. Ten years ago, when this article was first written by Trevor Hallsey, players had to spin and spin … Continue reading →

The very first slot machines were strictly mechanical. Their operation depended on gears, levers, cams, and springs. Over time, a new generation of slots evolved that was electro-mechanical in nature, comprising motors, solenoids, and electro-magnets as well as the original moving parts. Then came the future—fully electronic slots, with their … Continue reading →

Anyone who spends a bit of time on the slot floor of a casino will hear players refer to machines as “loose” or “tight.” Loose slots are those that are paying out frequently or in amounts considered to be above average, while tight slots are the opposite, yielding less than … Continue reading →

Before the 19th century drew to a close, inventors came up with a great number of mechanical gadgets to test players’ luck and skill. Among there was a pistol-like device intended to shoot coins into a hole forming the bulls-eye of a target, a punching bag that rewarded strong blows, … Continue reading →