I consider myself to be a little bit of a slot machine connoisseur, so it is no surprise that I seek out only the best of the best to play online. But once I have pinpointed the best sites online, I then must find the best slots to play to maximize my fun, and winnings. Internet Casino Gambling is something I don’t take lightly; I always need to be on top of my game, literally.

Here are a couple of things I keep in mind when striving for the best possible experience online. First I pick a site that will give me a lot of practice money. Any slots player will tell you it is all about the feel for the game. Once I get a good handle on my strategy there is no stopping me.

Next I make sure the site I am playing at has at least a 95% payout rate. By doing this I am ensuring that I am going to win at least some money, sometimes I can even find 98% sites.

Once you are at these sites, find the games that have built in bonus rounds. These games generate a bigger jackpot, and therefore more money.

Once you have found the right game, go ahead and place the max bet. This is wise for a couple reasons. You cannot win the max jackpot without the max bet, and most slot machines’ max bet is just a dollar, so you really aren’t risking too much.

And finally, as I mentioned before: practice. How successful you are depends on the time you put into a certain slot machine, so get comfortable, and ready to win big.

On the typical weighted slot machine the odds of hitting the jackpot image on one reel is 1 in 64. Hitting on all three reels is 1 in 64 squared, or 1 in 262,144. Machines with bigger jackpots have virtual reels that make more stops, so the odds may decrease substantially.  

A slot machine’s program has to achieve a certain payout percentage that has been predetermined by the casino. Just like any other business though, casinos have to have an attractive payout percentage to keep up with competitors. This reigns true with virtual and brick and mortar casinos.  This percentage, by jurisdiction, has to be above 75%, but most casinos have theirs set anywhere from 90% to 97%.

The odds are built into the machine with a computer chip that has a Random Number Generator installed. Casinos are audited regularly by the Technical Systems Testing (TST) to make sure this software is running efficiently. Despite what most people think, casinos have no way of tinkering with this, or “tightening up” a machine, so you don’t have to worry about that.

Another misconception is, machines are going to pay the longer you play, you have the exact same odds of winning every time you pull the handle because of the RNG.

Players are only eligible for the maximum jackpot if they make the maximum bet out of all of the bet options, so this is always the suggested bet to make the most out of your betting.

I hope this game you a little bit of an insight into the odds of video slots. You can practice these theories at tons of sites on the World Wide Web that offer downloadable slots and free slots.

Did you know DC was supposed to start offering online poker, slots, bingo and fantasy sports sites for fun in July, and then with actual wagering in September?

That’s what the article I was reading on WashingtonPost.com said. Not only that but there are actually employment ads for online bingo moderators, so we know that these claims do have some truth behind them.

So, what’s the hold up? You ask. Many states cannot decide on legislation when it comes to online gambling.

There is no federal law against online gambling, however, many states cannot decide if they want to regulate online gaming for a number of reasons.  Although some states, just a handful, do have active laws prohibiting gambling online, prosecution is quite rare.

Many supporters for online gambling in the states argue that it is the perfect thing for our “cash-strapped government.” It will create tax money, jobs, as well as money for charities, much like the lottery contributes to education.

Most states model their jurisdiction after DC that is why it is imperative that they make up their minds soon. The states closest to actually making a decision are California and Florida, and authorities are hoping these two states will help get the ball rolling for the rest of the country.

So what does this mean to slots players? Expect to see many changes in the near future involving legislation on online slot machines, but also the way slots are constructed and geared toward a more interactive gaming experience.

Michael Jackson can’t seem to get out of the news since his unfortunate demise, but this piece is actually a fun bit of information.

A product of Bally Technologies, The Michael Jackson Slot Machine is intriguing gamers everywhere.

According to http://www.CNN.com it is slated to makes its appearance in Vegas as early as January 2012.

This is no ordinary slot machine. Not only does it have a vibrating chair with surround sound pumping the late pop star’s greatest hits, it also comes equipped with 4 high definition screens for betting, and watching his music videos.

University of Nevada Gaming Analyst David Schwartz who tested it out last week predicts that it is going to very popular for all age groups.

This may be just what the slot machine industry needs to bridge the gap between younger players and older players. This is a great asset to the casino considering the slot machine is actually the most profitable.

Although it lines up perfectly with his trial, Bally executives assure us that that was pure coincidence. I don’t know how much of that I believe though.

Like all slot machines, there are bonuses, and special graphics. Jackson moonwalks across the screen and gives the player a wild symbol when it is earned. 

The game is targeted to people who grew up on MTV music videos, when they still played music videos, remember that? Schwartz admits to never having seen a game, let alone play a game that integrates this kind of video content, but he predicts this ‘immersive’ aspect is going to be seen in many games in the future, this is just the beginning. They will be seen in the best casinos, as well as it’s virtual counterpart in the best online casinos.