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John Robison Gaming Guru - Page 26  Ask the Slot Expert: More adventures in cashless gaming at the slots17 November 2021
Last week I received an email from the STN Cash (Station Casinos' system for cashless gaming at slot machines) support team. The email said that they were making some changes based on feedback from players.
The biggest change is in how cashing out is handled. After I had signed the account agreement and funded my account at the cage, I played a machine and hit the Cash Out button. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Bonus Roundus Interruptus10 November 2021
About 11am, Tuesday morning, Suncoast Casino. I had just played 2000 hands of NSU. Another loss. At least it wasn't a shellacking like some recent sessions. Even though I had to feed the machine more times than I think I should have, at least I got some play for my money.
Next stops: my preferred Quick Hit machines. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Why I sometimes don't report a problem with a slot machine3 November 2021
I used to have a blanket recommendation that players alert slot floor staff to problems with machines. I still recommend that players alert the casino when a machine malfunctions. If there's only a minor problem, like a sticky button or a poorly aligned touch screen, I'm more likely to work around the ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Cashless Gaming at Slot Machines, Part Deux27 October 2021
I took my relationship with cashless gaming at slot machines to the next level. Last week I had created my STN Cash (Stations Cash) account and discovered that once you had a cashless account linked to your player card, anytime you cashed out with your player card in the reader, your credits go to your cashless account -- even if you didn't use the STN Cash app to put money on the machine. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: My first cashless gaming experience at the slots20 October 2021
One of the results of the ongoing pandemic is the accelerated development and acceptance of cashless gaming products. IGT's solution even won Product Innovation of the Year at the recent Global Gaming Expo.
Strictly speaking, cashless gaming has been around for a long, long time. Have you ever played ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Triple Double Bonus video poker and volatility13 October 2021
Question: Here is the info I should have provided [about my unusual video poker experience].
At 25 cents played per hand, this is the first time I have had a session $1000 or over. I have had a number in the $600 to $700 range. I do not keep records, so do not know the actual number. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: A casino at Belmont Park?6 October 2021
Question: Heard a casino is being built in Belmont Park Racetrack, Elmont, New York. Is that correct?
It's close to home....I would enjoy the fun.
Truly, Joan a fan of yours.......
Answer: Yes, Joan, it is correct that you heard that a casino was going to be built at Belmont Race Track.
... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: An unusual video poker experience?29 September 2021
Question: Had a very interesting 7-hour triple-double video poker session (25 cents per hand) yesterday at the local Indian casino. Ended the session with gross winnings of $1,020, and no royals (had one the previous 5-hour session).
I would think that is a bit unusual.
What do you think?
Answer: We can actually calculate how likely it is. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Where were you when the lights went out in the casino?22 September 2021
Question: Occasionally read your column on RGT Online and it often triggers even more questions!
For example, what if I hit a big jackpot on a slot machine and the power goes out? How would I prove I won? Do casinos have backup power that keeps the slots energized in the event of grid failure? ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Buffets? Just say no15 September 2021
Question: We never eat at buffets.
Have you ever seen the way people pick over the food, get close to the food and cough, sneeze and wheeze in the line?
No thanks.
Answer: Close to the food? I've been to buffets where the sneeze guards made it nearly impossible to get to the victuals. ... (read more)
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