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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 7  Kentucky Derby Themed Slot Hits Winner's Circle27 January 2010
In spite of the fact casinos and race tracks are related through gambling, slot machine manufacturers have been unsuccessful in developing a game that incorporates the excitement of horse racing.
That could be about to change now that one of the world's leading gaming companies, ... (read more)
Video Poker Joins Community Gaming World20 January 2010
Community gaming, a slot experience in which participants play at separate machines but share in the excitement and rewards of interactive bonus rounds, has a niche following among casino goers.
Most of the major gaming manufacturers have come out with community games in recent years to appeal to casual players, couples and friends. ... (read more)
Video Poker Website a Labor of Love for the Game13 January 2010
Don't let Mike Fields' title fool you.
He may be the executive vice president of Action Gaming, a giant in the development of the world's most popular video poker machines, but that doesn't stop him from being an enthusiastic fan of the games his company creates.
In an industry in which ... (read more)
Incredible Technologies Set to "Tee Up" in Casinos6 January 2010
Incredible Technologies, the Arlington Heights, Illinois based company that is the largest manufacturer of coin-operated video games in the United States, recently passed a major hurdle in its quest to enter the casino gaming sector.
It was announced last month that Gaming ... (read more)
How Far Can Casinos Push the Envelope?30 December 2009
How low can casinos go?
It is almost as if some operators are looking to see how far they can go before players revolt over giving the house an even fatter edge than it already enjoys.
If the tables remain full and the slot seats occupied, the casinos push it a ... (read more)
IGT Banking Heavily on "Sex and the City" Slots23 December 2009
There's good news for "Sex and the City" fans with an itch to gamble: Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte, and of course, Mr. Big, will soon be appearing on a new video slot that captures the essence of the TV series.
International Game Technology partnered with HBO to create what it hopes will be a ... (read more)
WMS Showcases New Generation of "Price Is Right" Slots16 December 2009
The popular television game show "The Price is Right" has been a mainstay of daytime programming for 37 years.
Bob Barker was the venerable host for more than three decades of its remarkable run before retiring a few seasons ago and handing the microphone over to Drew Carey.
... (read more)
WMS Gaming Has Much in Store for Slot Players9 December 2009
Hundreds of gaming device manufacturers from around the world converged on Las Vegas last week to unveil their new product lines at the annual Global Gaming Expo in that city's giant convention center.
Displaying their wares in spaces ranging in size from a small booth to floor ... (read more)
Do Payback Percentages Vary on Multi-Denomination Slots?2 December 2009
Even what you think would be elementary and essential information about slot machines that casino goers who wish to be informed are entitled to know is extremely difficult to find.
It is unfortunate that casino operators in particular and the gaming industry in general reveal next to nothing ... (read more)
Playing Baccarat the "EZ" Way25 November 2009
Even if you're a regular casino player, baccarat is an easy game to ignore simply because it does not have the high profile presence on casino floors as games like blackjack, craps and roulette.
Is baccarat a game for millionaire jet-setters, or does it have a place in the scheme ... (read more)
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