Published on May 21, 2018 Exciting slot machine play of three new Slot Machines inside of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Including footage of Lightening Zap, Fortune 3 and the New Mustang Video slot. The Global Gaming Expo is underway in Las Vegas, continuing through Thursday at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. Apps and video games are among the inspiration for new slot machines, which. 3.3 million win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. A guest at Seminole Casino Coconut.
This year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), a casino industry trade show, in Las Vegas seemed short on surprises and long on “same old, same old.”
Yes, new slots are getting bigger (see below), brighter and more clever (bet $2, win $1.25, still feels like you’re winning), but one can’t escape the feeling it’s more of the same, despite the decline in revenue generated from slot play.
The screen on the updated Batman slot is so massive, it caused us to feel disoriented and nauseated. We’ll stick to the current version, thanks.
Still, there were bright spots, and here are five new slots coming to a casino near you we can’t wait to play. Oh, and three that are mind-numbingly stupid, but don’t skip ahead.
1. The Simpsons
The new Simpsons video slot machine was easily the most popular at this year’s Global Gaming Expo. The show’s been on so long, there are generations of fans ready to try their luck.
“The Simpsons” has been on a staggering 27 seasons.
2. Caddyshack
“Caddyshack” holds a special place in the hearts of movie-goers, and now they can revisit the inspired lunacy of this 1980 classic. Bonus rounds based on your favorite scenes from the movie will bring back memories of a time when feature films actually had scripts.
“There’s a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and hit the ‘Max Bet’ button.”
3. Breaking Bad
Any show that good has to make for a memorable slot machine. Clips from the AMC crime drama play while you build your drug empire.
For the record, ultra-pure meth would be clear or white, not blue. Then again, it’s a slot machine, not a chemistry test.
4. Ted
We’ve waited long enough for a slot machine based upon “Ted,” the story of a foul-mouthed Teddy bear brought to life. Game play involves lots of highlights from the film, including an appearance by Sam J. Jones, star of “Flash Gordon.”
We’re pretty sure this slot made its debut at last year’s G2E, but hey, it’s new to us.
5. Monty Python and The Holy Grail
In another blast from the past, it’s the “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” slot. From what we could tell, the twisted humor from “Holy Grail” translates nicely into the slot machine format, and the words “Killer Bunny” means the slot maker, IGT, didn’t shy away from the juicier bits.
They used coconuts in the film because they couldn’t afford actual horses.
Oh, all right, one runner-up. The “Game of Thrones” was getting some pretty good buzz on the trade show floor, too.
We’re looking forward to playing the “Who the hell can keep all these plot lines straight?” bonus.
And now for the worst of the worst of the slot machines in display at the Global Gaming Expo. It’s all subjective, of course, but we just happen to be right most of the time, so fair warning.
1. Dumb and Dumber
The name of the slot sort of nails our feelings about this slot machine based upon the original “Dumb and Dumber” movie.
Same question we asked about the “Dumb and Dumber” sequel: “Why?”
2. Cher
Why are they thinking is the audience for a Cher-inspired slot machine? This game could be the best evidence yet that the slot machine industry is completely out of new ideas.
Cher made $60 million for her three-year residency at Caesars Palace.
3. TMZ
There’s a new slot machine based upon TMZ (the celebrity news TV show). And, no, this isn’t a joke we mocked up in Photoshop. If there could ever be a dumber idea for a slot machine than one actually called “Dumb and Dumber,” this would be that.
Because the slot machine called “Bottom-Feeders” failed to impress focus groups.
Now, before we leave G2E, we should note the fact there was another bright spot. Specifically, the Gamblit Gaming booth.
Gamblit seems to be on the leading edge of the much-talked-about prospect of slot machines becoming more skill-based, interactive and social. In Las Vegas, Downtown Grand is among the first to partner with Gamblit Gaming, and new games should be appearing in Las Vegas casinos in early to mid-2016.
Gamblit’s booth was bustling throughout our visit to G2E, and attendees seemed to find their games irresistible.
Most notable was Grab Poker. The game is played by four people on what amounts to a large touch screen.
Get ready for a new addiction.
It’s a fast-paced game, and definitely skill-based. Players “grab” cards from the center of the console to build a poker hand. The winning hand wins the pot (less a commission for the casino, of course).
Unfortunately, no video was allowed, so we’re unable to show you the video we took, below.
Virtually all of the new interactive casino games had social media elements built into them, because social media is, to paraphrase Homer Simpson, the cause of and answer to all of life’s problems.Whether such games are truly the future of casinos remains to be seen, but experts in the field of casino gambling feel it’s a direction worth exploring.
In the meantime, we’ll stick to our favorite slot machine, Top Dollar. You know, the one that’s interactive (you push buttons), has skill-based bonus rounds, and which we occasionally play with a friend, you know, socially.
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We’re halfway through 2018 and figured it would be a good time to check in on the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Gaming Revenue Reporting – allowing us to help you find the loosest slots in Las Vegas. We will be looking specifically at “non-restricted” locations (essentially the big casinos) and their data from the past year (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018). Additionally, we will identify which table games were the most/least friendly to players over that same time frame.
The reporting we’re looking at doesn’t drill down to the individual casino level, rather, groupings of casinos by geography. We’ll be able to help you identify the casinos in each reporting zone with machines featuring a lower casino win percentage (or hold) so you can chase bigger payouts.
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As a matter of housekeeping, casino “win percentage” is defined as the % of the total amount of money wagered by the player that the casino held as profit. For instance, a 10% casino win percentage means to the casino, on average, kept 10 cents on every dollar wagered on slots.
Looking at the chart below, you can see that the loosest slots in and around Vegas are not found on the Strip itself. In fact, the more “touristy” the location it seems the tighter slots get. Slot machines on the Las Vegas Strip had a win percentage of 8.04%, Downtown Las Vegas wasn’t much better at 7.33%.
Slots in the Reno / Boulder reporting areas paid out at a more generous clip with a 5.38% and 5.66% casino win percentage respectively.
Since the area immediately surrounding Las Vegas is divvied up in to separate reporting areas, it can be difficult to know which casinos fall into which.
Casinos in the looser Boulder reporting area include: Sam’s Town, Eastside Cannery, Arizona Charlie’s, Boulder Station, Sunset Station, M Resort and Green Valley Ranch.
Casinos in the North Las Vegas include: Jerry’s Nugget, Silver Nugget, Fiesta Hotel and Casino, Texas Station, Cannery and Aliante.
What denomination of slot machine has been the loosest over the past 12 months? It won’t surprise you to learn that, generally, the larger the denomination, the looser the slots get. Megabucks were, by far, the tightest slots in Vegas at a whopping 11.30% casino win percentage. Penny slots, the most popular denomination, were not very generous at a 9.88% casino win rate.
Keep in mind, if you play 75 or more credits on a penny machine, you can play a larger denomination without increasing your bet and improve your slot chances.
Now, we’ll shift our focus away from the slots and take a peek at sports betting. Football, basketball and baseball all gave the house a small win rate of between 3%-7%. The book capitalizes, however on parlay cards where they kept a whopping 22.59% of wagers over the past year.
Lastly, we look at what table games took a larger percentage of player money and which treated the player the best over the past year.
It’s important to note that the casino win percentage on table games refer to the percentage of the player’s buy in that was eventually won by the house. For instance, if a player bought into a blackjack game for $20, played for an hour and cashed out for $10 the house win rate would be 50% because they took half of the buy in.
Looking at the chart below, you can see that 3-Card Poker was the worst game for players as the casino had a 31.79% win rate.
Below, you can see that Mini Baccarat (12.59%), Baccarat (13.29%), Craps (15.22%) and Blackjack (13.98%) are games players found the most success playing over the past year based on the house win rate.
Increase your odds on table games by staying away from the additional side bets that generally feature an increased house edge. When playing craps, focus your energy on the free odds bet behind the pass line and shy away from playing the more exotic bets in the middle of the table.
New Slot Machines Las Vegas 2018 Line Up
Generally speaking, if you are looking for a looser slot machine in Las Vegas, you’ll want to migrate to casinos off the beaten path and play denominations greater than penny slots. On the tables, you’ll want to stick to the classics like blackjack and craps ensuring you steer clear of 6/5 blackjack and circus side bets. Good luck and win big in Vegas!
New Slot Machines Las Vegas 2018
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