​Las Vegas, Aug. 17, 2022:  Earlier last month, slot manufacturer Gaming Arts launched a very unique new slot game, Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™. Besides great game play, what makes this slot game so unique is that Gaming Arts has partnered with Brian Christopher, America's no. 1 slot influencer, to design this new game from the ground up that revolves around Brian Christopher, complete with many fun and exciting animations, voice overs and much, much more!​

​Although just released last month, the game has enjoyed a massively successful launch with game placements including: Plaza Hotel & Casino, Palms Casino Resort and M Resort in Las Vegas, Gila River Wild Horse Pass, Harrah's AK-Chin, Desert Diamond West Valley, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick in Arizona, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Cathedral City and Yaamava' in California, and Hard Rock Tulsa in Oklahoma. Upcoming installations are also slated for Morongo in California, Coushatta in Louisiana, Grand Casino Hinckley in Minnesota and Saratoga Black Hawk in Colorado.

In the coming months, Gaming Arts will continue installing the new Brian Christopher game along with adding the other new Pop'N Pays More! games, Piñatas Olé and Big Top, across the rest of the country. To date, the response to Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™ has been outstanding with performance numbers in many cases, consistently running more than 4X house average.

For many of these locations, Brian has made appearances with live streaming videos, hosting group pulls and free slot pulls, along with the unique opportunity for fans to meet with Brian and take photos. The reception by Brian's fans has been astonishing with wait times up to several hours and with lines over 300 people long, all done happily by his legion of followers!

The Brian Christopher game with 1,024 ways to win, has a feature that very often expands reels 2-5 up to eight symbols high. At full expansion, there are 16,384 ways to win on every spin. In addition, there is a rapid free game feature offering up to 15 free games with frequent re-triggers. For added entertainment, throughout game play, Brian Christopher's avatar pops up as cash-on-reels symbols, uttering his most popular catch phrases including: "Oh Nelly!" after a big win, "Line it UP!" in anticipation of a winning spin and other favorites including "Do it to it!", "It's all about timing!" and "Rude" where a symbol lands just short of a combination!

The collaboration between Brian Christopher and Gaming Arts is a natural fit as Gaming Arts is a supremely inventive slot company with an understanding and appreciation for how the rapidly evolving social media will influence gaming in the years to come. Gaming Arts has proven itself as a top industry innovator with a long list of successful slots, including the extremely popular Kung Fu Empress™ and the world's most advanced electronic table games (ETGs), Casino Wizard™, as well as the soon to be released Casino Wizard VIP™.

Brian Christopher's more than 5 million monthly viewers on social media have received this first-of-its-kind partnership with open arms. Brian and the Gaming Arts design team delivered a game loaded with features appealing to both superfans and general slot players alike. This winning formula has earned rave reviews and generated unprecedented interest among players. They are not only coming out to the casino properties that have installed the game to date, but they are also asking their local casinos to add it to their gaming floors!

Jean Venneman, Chief Operating Officer of Gaming Arts commented, "We're really excited to be working with Brian," Venneman continued, "He's been an amazing partner to collaborate with, and we're confident that his fans and players alike will really enjoy this exciting new game."

Brian Christopher added, "We're a perfect match. We are both super innovative and forward thinking. As my fans already loved the original Pop'N Pays games with their constant action, fun bonuses, free games and catchy music, Gaming Arts was the obvious choice to partner with."
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About Gaming Arts
Gaming Arts, LLC is an award-winning end-to-end gaming equipment technology provider of electronic gaming machines, electronic table games, bingo, keno, and emerging technologies. Gaming Arts is privately owned and operated, with its business headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is licensed in approximately 150 jurisdictions. To learn more, visit GamingArts.com or call 702.818.8943.

About Brian Christopher Slots
Brian Christopher is the leading casino gaming influencer. He publishes daily videos playing slots in casinos and online, showing millions of fans how to have a great time with an entertainment budget. His content excites and educates the most vibrant, diverse, and deeply engaged player community. To learn more, visit BCSlots.com and @bcslots on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

​Las Vegas, May 10, 2022: Gaming Arts, a leading gaming manufacturer, is pleased to announce its groundbreaking partnership with renowned slot influencer Brian Christopher Slots to create the Brian Christopher’s Pop’N Pays More™ game.

Having already had great success across North America with its Pop’N Pays™ brand slots, this collaboration takes Gaming Arts products to an entirely new level. The new slot game takes all the fun of Pop’N Pays™ and puts it in a larger format with expanding reels, more pops, more pays, more fun, and now branded with Brian Christopher Slots’ one of a kind stamp!

Brian Christopher is the top social media influencer for slot machines and casinos worldwide. He hosts the #1 Slot Channel on Facebook and YouTube, attracting over 5.1 million monthly unique viewers and a loyal following of more than 1.3 million subscribers in the United States and globally.

Debuting at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV in July 2022, Brian Christopher’s Pop’N Pays More™ will be featured on Gaming Arts’ beautiful new VertX Grand™ 49" portrait cabinet and will display his likeness, well-known catchphrases, and some of his favorite gaming graphics along with a fully customized and immersive soundtrack. This game promises to bring gaming fun to a whole other level – not only for Brian’s superfans, the “Rudies”, but for all slot lovers everywhere!

Gaming Arts COO, Jean Venneman commented, “Gaming Arts is delighted to partner with Brian Christopher Slots in the first ever collaboration of this type. This game is as groundbreaking as it is fun, combining our proven successful brand with the one-of-a-kind influencer, Mr. Brian Christopher. We can’t wait to release it and have our customers’ players experience all of the amazing features and surprises it has to offer,” Venneman concluded.

Brian Christopher added, “For years, my fans have been begging for a Brian Christopher themed slot machine and I never imagined that day would actually come! We are confident in its success as our followers have watched our videos over 700 million times, and they travel long distances to join me at our many casino events across the country. Without them even realizing it, they have been letting us know what kinds of features they would like in the game. Pop’N Pays has been a favorite of ours so working with Gaming Arts is a natural fit, and one that I know our millions of viewers and fans will love!”​

About Gaming Arts
Gaming Arts, LLC is an award-winning end-to-end gaming equipment technology provider of electronic gaming machines, electronic table games, bingo, keno, and emerging technologies. Gaming Arts is privately owned and operated, with its business headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is licensed in approximately 150 jurisdictions. To learn more, visit GamingArts.com.

About Brian Christopher Slots
Brian Christopher is the leading casino gaming influencer. He publishes daily videos playing slots in casinos and online, showing millions of fans how to have a great time with an entertainment budget. His content excites and educates the most vibrant, diverse, and deeply engaged player community. To learn more, visit BCSlots.com and @bcslots on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Media Contacts
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Dear Casinos,
 
You promised us that our health was of utmost importance to you during the shutdowns.
You promised us that our health was of utmost importance to you when you reopened.
 
You took temperature checks
You turned off machines
You went smoke-free
You reduced capacity
You enforced social distancing
You questioned our contact history
You enforced mask wearing
You encouraged vaccinations

For all of that, THANK YOU!!
 
As the gaming industry is now experiencing the biggest rebound and perhaps one of the most profitable years to date, I ask that you remember that our health is of the utmost importance while considering to remain permanently smoke-free, and fulfill that promise for generations to come.
 
Today I make the pledge to prioritize visiting smoke-free casinos beginning 2022, and to frequent only smoke-free casinos commencing 2023. I am putting the health of myself and my employees first, and I hope that casinos choose to do the same for their employees and guests.

​Let's propel gaming into the future!
Brian Christopher

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To find out more information about the survey we have performed, showing that only 7 percent of respondents would prefer a smoking casino, please click here. 

As 2020 comes to a close (byeeeee), it’s time to reflect on all of our favorite memories and accomplishments….

We have managed to pump out a total of 685 VIDEOS on YouTube alone which brought us 67,000,000 VIEWS, 22M hours of watched videos (15,277 days worth!) and 103,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS!

Our Most Popular Facebook Post - 743,809 views
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Our Most Popular Item in the Store: MASKS!
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Our Most Viewed YouTube Videos from 2020:

 
2020 also brought us a move to Palm Springs! We have moved offices from a 200 square foot office in Los Angeles into a giant 1,500 square foot office on the main drag of Palm Springs. 
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Some more great memories include...
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• We welcomed a new employee, Raymond, and are currently hiring two further experienced professionals to help us on the back end. Those 685 videos don't just edit themselves, haha. 

 

• Our Rudies Fan Club is now over 2,000 members strong, where we've provided them an extra 50 private live streams, hosted private events, mailed out hundreds of postcards and more. 

  

• We were lucky enough to OPEN the brand new Circa Casino in Las Vegas and also LIVE! Casino Pittsburgh! 

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• ​We’ve also partnered with some awesome companies to give you some free excitement! If you didn't get yours yet, have a look! 

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• One of our most impactful partnerships was with Smoke Free Casinos as we pushed for healthy casino air for all people. With a pandemic that affects respiratory health, it only makes this push all the more necessary.

​While we had to cancel and postpone many events, including Rudies Weekend in May, we were happy to have been able to safely make the event a reality in September, albeit a much different looking one. Britt, Marco, Raymond and I even tried the SlotZilla zip line!

So what does 2021 have in store for us? 

We have our eye on numerous trips and events (most of which we’re still working on) that may include Palm Springs, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Maryland, Philadelphia and we're even eyeing some international destinations! To get us to visit your casino, be sure to tag them in your social posts, fill out their questionnaires and personally ask them to invite BCSlots!
 
There’s even a HUGE surprise coming to Las Vegas in January that I just know you’re going to love, but you must be patient!

May 2021 bring us all much love, laughter and #RudieLUCK! 

- Brian

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​I can't tell you the number of emails I have received from casinos these past months that start with "Your health is of the upmost importance to us". But you have to wonder, do they really mean that or are they just conforming to the narrative because it's popular right now? I mean, if they REALLY cared about our health, AND the health of their staff, WHY do they allow smoking of cigarettes, cigars and vaping on the casino floor when we know it so harmful to us? 

My fans are full of smokers and non-smokers, and full disclosure - I used to smoke for many years (we're the worst kind of people because we HATE smoke after the fact, haha). That aside, I have since done my research on smoking in the USA and beyond, and will do my best to provide an open and honest opinion piece to not offend anyone. This article will solely be based on facts and quotes from our fans.

Ever since attending my first G2E (Global Gaming Expo where they showcase the newest in Slot Machines, Technology and other casino related services) 4 years ago, I connected with the Americans for Nonsmokers Rights Foundation (ANRF). They are a nonprofit, "working to create a healthier, smokefree world and to raise a tobacco-free generation." I loved what I heard. As part of our initiative, we are supporting and visiting casinos who have recently gone nonsmoking like Agua Caliente, Angel of the Winds, Cherokee and Soboba. 

There really are ZERO studies on how many gamblers are actually smokers. We (casinos and gamblers) seem to think that the majority of gamblers smoke. I mean, the majority of slot machine / table game areas are in smoking sections - and casinos must do their math and research right? RIGHT? Wrong. They have actually told me to my face that the majority of their slot dollars come from the smoking section, which is based on great stats, and very true, HOWEVER that's from casinos whose non-smoking section is full of 50 slot machines from the 1990's. Seriously. And there is zero separation between sections aside from a 3x4 sign. So their results are quite skewed. 

​Let's get to the facts straight before I upset my smoking fans and their rights.... 

I'm not trying to take away your rights...because smoking is actually not a right. If it were, you should have banned yourself from supporting restaurants, bars, theaters, malls or traveling on airplanes as they took away those rights from you many years ago. 


Ok, NOW for the facts...


13% of the USA are currently smokers. That's 1 in every 8.7 people! Yet 100% of the population (that's 10 in 10 people to be clear), must breathe in secondhand smoke. The Surgeon General has even stated that there is "no risk-free level of secondhand smoke". Exposure to secondhand smoking causes an estimated 41,000 deaths per year in the US. 

Now these aren't stats we didn't know. We always knew it was bad for us, but sometimes it takes a single incident in time or a pandemic to open our eyes to it. 

Now for the REAL facts

A longstanding argument is that casinos would go out of business if they barred smoking. Well, have a look at the restaurant and bar industry. People argued that smoking and drinking went hand in hand and that they'd go out of business - and guess what? People still eat and drink - just like they'll still eat, drink, see shows, go to nightclubs and gamble!

Last month we decided to host a SURVEY with our Rudies Members. We had over 900 members respond. These are real answers from real gamblers. The results were informational and we are looking to expanding our reach to all of YOU! Please fill out our survey as truthfully as possible so we can continue to grow our real responses. 


Based on responses by July 9, here are our findings...

70% Male
30% Female

17% Age 18-39
53% Age 40-59
30% Age 60+

Approximately 1 in 5 Rudies are smokers. So contrary to popular belief that majority of gamblers are smokers, our results show differently.

70% of gamblers say that smoke bothers them in a casino. 

And a whopping 88% of SMOKERS would choose a Non-Smoking over a Smoking casino, so long as there was a smoking patio with slots (like many casinos like Maryland Live offer). These casinos provide a clean air for ALL patrons and ALL staff, where no one has to walk through a smoking section to get the non smoking one, and no staff have to work. 

Every casino has their ideas of how their casino floors will look. Here is a sample of what you can expect at some:

• face masks and gloves either available or mandatory
• every other slot machine turned off, or every other seat removed from table games to encourage physical distancing at 6ft+
• temperature checks at entry (100.4 and above being turned away or sent to a doctor)
• an abundance of cleaning of every surface you can imagine, by more cleaners and regular staff
• hand sanitizer or wipes at the ready
• closure of buffets, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, event spaces, reward desks etc
• hotel guests provided their own cleaning products for rooms
• barriers at tables between dealer and guests, or even between slot machines
• zero or limited contact with playing cards, dice, and no cutting the shoe

So when will they open? Most casinos are waiting patiently on orders by governors. That includes many native casinos on reservation land, even though they are free to open at their leisure. Most casinos have given 'closed until' dates, rather that 're-opening dates'. Here's a quick rundown at the most popular casino areas from what I've seen:

Nevada / Las Vegas - Most likely a June 1 opening, however some casinos are taking earlier hotel bookings for Memorial Weekend. 
Mississippi - Hoping to open prior to Memorial Weekend. 
California - Multiple casinos have announced reopenings, but San Manuel is closed until at least end of May. 
Washington - Several casinos are open or reopening soon.
New Jersey / New York - Looks like they're closed until the very least. June 1, however I see that going longer. 
Connecticut - Closed until at least mid May
Michigan - Island Casino is looking to open on May 16th. Commercial casinos are closed until at least May 28th.
Oklahoma - Some casinos have already reopened with more anticipated soon.
Colorado - No dates set yet, but this site provides updates.

TODAY however, marks the first day that a major casino in the US welcomes the public to play. Coeur D'Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho started opening up other areas of the casino days ago and is now ready for gamblers to arrive. You can imagine this was not a decision taken lightly. 

In their words, "Enhanced safety measures will be in place including physical distancing, aggressive cleaning and sanitation guidelines, and mandatory face-covering protocols to protect the health and safety of all patrons and employees." 

That's definitely a great start, but as was mentioned in a recent webinar I attended called 'Managing Your Property Reopening – The New Reality of the Slot Floor', led by Az Husein of Casino Science, casino staff will now become the floor police to try and enforce such policies. They didn't sign up for the job, but it's been virtually assigned.

On the panel was Jason Fiege, CEO of nQube. He displayed many scientific mock ups showing different scenarios of how casinos could handle traffic on the floor, and how expanding the number of cleaners on the floor could impact the amount of exposure and transmission. In a nutshell, his theory was that social distancing, as opposed to closing sections, was the best method. And that although increasing the amount of cleaners to an exuberant amount would help, it would still not stop the spread of a virus. In fact, in the case that a cleaner would be infected, it would spread much quicker. 

So now that I've scared you with that delightful tidbit, just remember this. How do you contract Covid-19? Through the eyes, mouth and nose. The average person touches their face a few dozen times AN HOUR. Get out of the habit of touching your face (easier said than done, I know). The best method of safety is found within ourselves. Wash your hands. Often. Soap and water is your friend. When that is not available, hand sanitizer is the next best bet. For the best method as outlined by CDC, please scroll to end of blog. 

How does this impact Brian Christopher and BCSlots.com? As a casino influencer, it is my job to showcase casinos and slots. I almost feel like I'm turning into a casino reporter. As casinos re-open, I am making it my duty to present what the casinos are doing to protect the public. I truly want to support all casinos and staff. As such, I have reached out to dozens of casinos, offering to travel out to them and live stream my findings to you all (and slot play of course), once it's safe to do so. For now, I will be doing this solo to follow social physical distancing, while wearing a mask and taking extra sanitary precautions. I will also not be announcing these trips in advance as I do not wish to attract crowds and therefore ask that you not travel just to meet me during this time. It will be weird not interacting with you all, and going live with a mask - but I know that this is temporary. As an added perk, all Superchat donations I receive in May will be donated to the hard working and deserving casino staff at locations where I'm going live. Should you hear any updates with EXACT dates of re-openings, please do let me know!

This time has been super hard on everyone, and I promise casinos and my fans that I am there for you and we will get through this together. Whether you agree with everything casinos and the country is doing, or you think this whole thing is blown out of proportion, just keep in mind that it is temporary and that it's better to go too far, than not far enough. And casinos being extra clean 'aint a bad perk either! Gotta think positive.

I also want to give Angel of the Winds Casino props for taking this opportunity while closed to turn their casino into a non-smoking establishment. With health and safety supposedly being top priority for all right now, it's the perfect time. 82% of Americans are non-smokers, so if casinos really want to put our health first, follow suit ♥️♣️♦️♠️.

Have your say and congratulate them on my twitter post!

Virtual Hugs and Windex to you all, 

Brian ❤️ xoxo


US Casino Openings: 

Dates are subject to change at any time. We will continue to update this list as much as possible. If you see a CONFIRMED reopening date on a casino's website or social media, please forward a link to the announcement to britt@bcslots.com

Open Now  (alphabetical) 
The American Gaming Association has an interactive map of all casinos that have reopened - currently more than 180 locations! Click the link to search your area.
https://www.americangaming.org/research/covid-19-casino-tracker/


June 1
Beau Rivage, Mississippi
Bucky's Casino, Arizona
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Chuckansi Gold, California
Cliff Castle, Arizona  **Reopening with Slots Smoke Free!
Delaware Casinos
Firekeepers, Michigan
Fortune Bay, Minnesota   **Reopening Smoke Free!
Foxwoods, Connecticut  (local guests only)
​Kewadin Casinos, Michigan
Kings Club Casino, Michigan
Missouri Casinos
Mohegan Sun, Connecticut  (local guests only)  *Reopening Smoke Free!
Pechanga, California 
Red Hawk, California
Snoqualmie, Washington  (invite only)
Saganing Eagles Landing, Michigan   **Reopening Smoke Free!
Soaring Eagle, Michigan   **Reopening Smoke Free!
Talking Stick, Arizona
Yavapai Casino, Arizona

June 4
Nevada Casinos  (with reopening plans approved by gaming commission)

June 5
Desert Diamond Casinos, Arizona
West Virginia Casinos

June 8
Thunder Valley, California

June 10
Point Place, New York  (local guests only)
Turning Stone, New York  (local guests only)
Yellow Brick Road, New York  (local guests only)

June 15
Four Winds, Michigan **Reopening Smoke Free!
​Indiana Casinos  (earliest - still pending approval)

June 29
Massachusetts Casinos (pending approval)

July 4
Atlantic City, New Jersey  (target date - not confirmed)

​Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way

Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.


The CDC recommends the following on their website:

Follow these five steps every time.

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

How to use hand sanitizer

• Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
• Rub your hands together.
• Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around 20 seconds.

​- CDC

With all regular casinos closed right now, I've been asked a lot lately if a certain site is legal or not to gamble online. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scam sites out there who will gladly take your money and not pay you out. So pay close attention to the below. I'll tell you first about actual gambling, and then alternative ways to play for fun, and to win actual cash money.

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Online Gambling

Online Casino Gambling is legal only in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. It is also legal in Canada. Online Poker is legal in those states as well as Nevada. Online Sports Betting is legal in NJ, PN, IN, WV, IA, NH, NV, OR, and RI. Any site that tells you otherwise, is lying.

I have personally only gambled online in Canada (many years ago when I used to live there), and also in New Jersey while in Atlantic City. They are completely legit and follow the same rules and payout percentages as land based casinos. I have not had much luck on them in AC, but as always - it's all about timing!


Playing Slots from your Phone or Online
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If you want to play some of your favorite casino games that you're used to seeing at your local or in Vegas, I promote Quick Hit Slots. They have a lot more than just Quick Hit games, like Dancing Drums, Monopoly Big Money, Heavenly Riches, 007, Dragon Spin and Dragon Riches. It's free to play, and I often give out extra free coins at Coins.BCSlots.com a few times a month.
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Playing Slots to Win Money

Now if you're looking to play to win money from Canada or the US, then there are a few ways of achieving that legally. I give a full step by step guide below.

Most Americans, Canadians, Europeans....well, most of the WORLD (like Marco and I above) are cooped up at home as we fight the global Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately for most of us, that also means we're stuck at home to focus on the news of the pandemic all the time....(with no chance of hitting the casinos)!

​Well I say there is  something better we can do with our time....

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4. Get 'er done! I'm very good at setting goals and tasks to do. I'm very bad at finding time to get them done. Now that we're forced to stay home, it's time to pick up that shovel, that paint brush, that broom or that sponge. It's time to get Spring cleaning going! Ok, although I associate cleaning as being a negative, you know it has a positive outcome, haha. 

5. Do something for others. From something as easy as messaging an old friend, to checking on an elderly neighbor or ordering in from your local restaurant. You are positively affecting someone else who is also struggling. Donate food to the food banks, or better still, volunteer at one. One great thing I heard from the LA governor which I loved - pre-purchase goods. Places like your barber, local restaurant, massage therapist - pre-purchase 5 haircuts or a massage to help them get through this as well. They still have bills piling up with zero income coming in. 

Even casinos are suffering. Las Vegas is losing an estimated 14 million dollars a day. Airlines are going through the same. Why not book those Christmas vacations or next Vegas trip now? Britt and I are busy booking flights for the rest of 2020 to try and do our part. We're booking our cruises for October and February now. 

And I get it, the world has gone to 💩. And many people are truly, truly suffering. Loss of jobs and income with bills that won't pay themselves. If you are stuck, a simple search on googlemaps will turn up food banks in your area or churches willing to assist you. Seek out assistance from your family and friends. There is no shame in seeking assistance, as once again, you are truly not alone and we will get through this together.

And remember, there is no point in focusing on the things we have zero control over.  Say that again if it didn't stick the first time. Don't focus on the virus, it's a waste of time. We couldn't have prevented it. Don't focus on losing a job, you had no control over that. What we ARE in control of, is our own actions. And I say we do that with the bravest face, with the biggest smiles and with the most positivity in the world. Surround yourselves with the love of family and friends. 

And of course, surround yourself with our family. All of our videos online are positive and fun and are designed to bring a smile on your face. We have had over 30 Million hours of videos watched on the channel. Pick a fun playlist, grab some popcorn and have a good chuckle as I lose tens of thousands of dollars, 😂🤦‍♂️.

And hey, if you've got the slots itch and are missing the casinos - you can always download a free slots app or play a social casino online. I'm personally sponsored and promote the Quick Hits App for your phone, and also online playing on Chumba and Luckyland which allow you play with Gold Coins (for free and for fun!), or with sweeps coins to win real cash dollars. To learn more about the latter, you can join our Facebook Community Page run by Britt and myself, or watch me play online too!

Whatever gets you through the day, just know that you are loved, and you are not alone. From country to county, neighbor to neighbour and from me to your living room. We will get through this, and damnit we will have a smile on our faces throughout the journey. Don't focus on the negative, focus on the good that comes from it. ​

Take care of yourselves and each other,
​Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

With the global COVID-19 virus pandemic, it is only normal to be concerned or feel anxious about it. We at BCSlots.com have been closely following the news from both local and federal government agencies, the CDC and FDA as well as local casinos. As much as it is easy to get carried away with how scary and serious the matter is, and it is serious, I’m here to try and put your minds at ease while ensuring your safety.
 
To best protect yourself at the casinos, take precautions and use hand sanitizer often. If you’re feeling under the weather, and that includes the ‘common cold’, stay at home. Children, elderly and those with underlying health issues are most at risk. When at a casino, as an extra provision, consider using sanitizing wipes for slot machines or the use a glove. Most importantly, be sure to not touch your face (eyes and mouth especially).
 
I personally was not aware the amount of times that I 1) touched my face, but 2) touched EVERYTHING with my hands! On my travels today alone, my bare hands touched 5 door handles, pushed a button in an elevator, handed my credit card to someone and got it back, used salt and pepper shakers, opened a car door handle, adjusted the airflow in an air craft, buckled my seat in a LYFT, and on and on. We can’t control what others around us do, but we can control what we do. And I have been using hand sanitizer non-stop and training my brain to know when I am touching things. Sounds crazy, but it’s true. Makes me wonder why I never thought of that before?
 
At the time of publishing this blog, our events are currently going on as scheduled with extra precautions taking place to ensure everyone’s safety. Until further notice, there will be no handshakes, hugs or physical contact at meet and greets, and Brian will be responsible for pushing the buttons on all slot machines at group pulls. We feel that these minor changes can have a major impact on ensuring everyone’s safety. We are of course in close contact with each casino we visit and adhering to their policies.
 
CALIFORNIA
According to The Press-Enterprise, “Officials from several Southern California’s casinos say they’re hearing those concerns and working diligently to protect both their employees and their visitors and to assure those individuals that they’re safe from COVID-19. They’ve been taking measures such as adding additional hand sanitizer stations, communicating about preventative measures to employees and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and county guidelines.” link
 
Casinos are equipped with many new hand sanitizer stations, are cleaning more frequently and vigorously and are encouraging patrons who are feeling under the weather to stay home. For more statements from casinos, visit this page.
 
NEVADA
MGM properties were the first casinos to have announced that they are closing their buffets on a week by week basis. Aside from that, it is business as usual - alongside tremendous efforts to continue sanitizing everywhere to ensure the safety of all. 


All in all, we are all in this together. You are not alone. Don't let fear take over. Use common sense, wash your hands and keep your hands to yourself....and the slot machines. If going to a casino sounds like too much for you right now, play at home on a free casino app, or online on a social casino. Better still, WATCH ME!! Lots of Live Streams coming up over the next week.

Take care of each other, Brian xoxo 

People expect me to be the expert when it comes to Vegas. Sure, I’ve been dozens of times and that would make sense, however my trips are work trips and are a bit more constricted. That said, I offer all the tips I have for you that revolve around casinos. Please share YOUR tips on our Facebook Page, and I may use them to update this blog!
 
Where to Stay?
Hotels can go for $19 to $1900 a night. So first you have to set a budget. Like most people, you probably would prefer to save some money on a room in order to bump up that gambling budget instead. Check if your local casinos have any affiliations with Vegas casinos, because you may get your stay for free (as I did on my first trip to Vegas!). Then compare prices on their own sites, expedia.com, travelzoo.com and elsewhere to find the best deal. Don’t forget about the hidden (in my opinion, RUDE) resort fees which can cost you up to an additional $50 a night. Then there are parking fees on top of that. So, research the fine details before you book!
 
To save a little more, plan your visit on weekdays and avoid major holidays, conventions and events. If it’s your first time in Vegas, I strongly suggest you stay on either the Vegas Strip or downtown on Fremont Street. That way, you have a plethora of options at your disposal and within walking distance. On the Strip however, it can take you ten minutes walking between casinos, so give yourself a lot of time. I love to just walk in and out of each casino playing a slot or two that are unique to that property.

Where to Party?
If it’s a party you’re after, downtown has the best atmosphere with outdoor concerts and bars and at a budget you can surely afford. If you’re more into nightclubs and feeling fancy, then hit up the numerous clubs on the strip in casinos like Hakkasan at MGM Grand, Drai at The Cromwell, Omnia at Caesars, Marquee at Cosmopolitan and more. When it’s the pool season, I love both MGM and Cosmopolitan for their pool parties!
 
What’s Unique at the Casinos?
If you are a fan of fancy and high end décor, then be sure to check out the Bellagio Gardens (and their famous outdoor fountains of course) which change with every season, the carousel of flowers at The Wynn, the Venetian with its canals with singing gondoliers and beautiful landscaped indoors and outdoors, the Chandelier Bar at Cosmopolitan, the New York city backdrop at NYNY and the Eiffel tower replica at Paris Las Vegas.

Head on upstairs at The D for its old school gaming collection including the last remaining original Fortune Cup horse racing game; Fremont Casino has a lot of coin operated poker machines; Cosmopolitan has breathtaking views from the balconies on all of their hotel rooms; Golden Nugget has a water slide that goes through a shark tank; and The Flamingo has real flamingos.
 
Where are Non-Smoking Options?
The Sand Dollar bar is the only completely non-smoking gaming establishment and features live jazz. The Signature at MGM Grand, Vdara, Four Seasons, Delano and Platinum Hotel and Spa are non-smoking hotels (non gaming). Bellagio, Harrah’s, MGM Grand, Venetian and Palazzo have designated non-smoking areas….though they’re too tiny and smoke filled. To avoid the smoke as best you can, the newer casinos on the strip are your best bet during the morning and day time. Older casinos had much shorter ceilings and get quite smokey. Regardless of day, cigar smoking is also allowed and will leave you short on breath.
 
Where to Eat?
People LOVE their buffets, but in Vegas you better take out a second mortgage first. That said, the standouts for me include Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan and The Buffet at The Wynn. All restaurants at the Wynn actually offer a separate Vegan menu as well. Having stayed at Cosmopolitan a lot I’ve come to really enjoy their Rose, Rabbit, Lie which includes live entertainment and delicious foods, as well as their Secret Pizza (shhhh, it’s a secret!). My favorite steakhouse lies within Plaza Casino downtown at Oscar’s which offers a beautiful view of downtown Vegas – located at the end of the strip beside the newly anticipated Circa Casino.
 
This list is not complete and can only be done so with recommendations from you. As I mentioned, I mainly come to Vegas to gamble at a single casino at a time for work, and don’t always pay attention to all the fine details. Please follow us and share your info under our post on Facebook. I’ll be sure to update this blog over time to ensure it has a wider view than what I can provide.

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

One of the most exciting events I host, and videos I post, are group slot pulls! It's where everyone puts in an equal amount of money, shares equal amount of spins, and cashes out equal (whether we are up or down). For more info, check out this blog!

So the question is, are they "Winning" group pulls?? 

Having just posted our 100th Group Slot Pull on Saturday, I am going to share with you all stats from our group pulls so you can be better informed. Some numbers may shock or surprise you, or maybe not at all. 

First off, it's important to remember that slot machines are designed by nature to make you lose. The games we play are approximately set to give you back somewhere between 85 and 95% of your money (depending on the game and denomination). So it is expected that our slot pulls fall within those numbers. Now for the fun part, MATH!!

How Many Group Pulls have you held?
100

What were the biggest payout percentage group pulls?
2525% payback on the Rudies Cruise where we turned $20 in $505 each. 
278% payback at Harrahs in Laughlin where we made $278 from $100.
265% payback at San Manuel in Highland CA making $265 from $100.

How Many were WINNING with a profit?
36

What were the lowest payout percentage group pulls?
Well, this is difficult to answer, because my rules have changed from when we first started the slot pulls. We used to only play for doubling our money, as opposed to just having a set number of spins. So some of our original ones we cashed out with nothing! Aside from those, there are 2 standouts that were abysmal! 
2% payback at San Manuel turning $100 into $2 a person.
7% payback at Cosmo when put in $200 and got back $14 each on Lightning Link!


NOW, for the real numbers. What is the average amount of payback you can expect from a Brian Christopher Group Slot Pull???

$200 Group Slot Pull - Penny to Dollar Denomination - 83% payback (48 group pulls)
slightly lower than industry average. As time has progressed and we have figured out what works with the groups, we have been doing better. The past 10 Group Pulls we averaged a 104% payback!

$500 Group Slot Pull -  Dollar to $5 Denomination - 93.8% (16 group pulls)
slightly higher than industry average

$1000 Group Slot Pull - $1 to $100 Denomination - 85.7% (5 group pulls)
lower than industry average, however it is noted we've only held 5 of these with our first two being the worst ones. The past 3 group pulls averaged 97% payback as we learn what works best!


Let's see how our group pulls have faired by year!

2017 - 87% packback
2018 - 87% payback
2019 - 92% payback


And finally, what is the average payout percentage from a Group Pull (based on the past 100 group pulls)

You can expect an 86.94% payback and from the past 50 group pulls? 88% payback. So for every $100 you put in, then event and experience will cost you $13.

So WHY would you want to participate in something that statistically you will lose?? 
1. You COULD Win (36% have come away with a profit)
2. When else can you spin $50 a spin and only lose $20 overall?
3. Being a part of the group experience, and participating for 30 minutes in high limit spinning is exhilarating! You also get to share it with your friends and family all over the world!
4. Your ticket price goes to charity, plus you get a wristband and commemorative poker chip for participating.
5. We're GAMBLERS, that's what we do!! haha

Join us at the next Group Slot pull! 
Tickets are only $10 a person and 100% of all proceeds go to charity!

***INSIDE INFORMATION***
Instead of paying $10, you could join the Rudies for only $5, because Rudies members get FREE entrance into Group Pulls! Join the Rudies today!

Or you can host your own group pull using our group pull spin counters!

​See you at the next event!
​Brian xoxo ❤️

I am proud to announce that this weeks blog is written by guest writer, and Rudies Member, Joshua O'Connell from KnowYourSlots.com.

Slot players are a diverse bunch. Not only do we like to play different types of games, but we also like to play at different bet levels. So, in today’s post I’ll share with you some thoughts to consider when you are trying to decide between low limit and high limit play.

Payout Percentages
As mentioned here by Brian in the past, Payout Percentages will tend to be higher on a higher denomination machine than a lower limit one.

Remember that a single session could be better or worse; short term luck can always sway things temporarily. Get a handpay and you’ll have done way over the average! Lots of dead spins and you’ll be under. But play it enough, and slowly it’ll start to average out. And playing on a high limit machine will almost always be a (pardon the pun) better bet.

Progressives
I’ve had players ask me if it’s worth playing high limit because of the higher progressives. A $5 bet on high limit with a $100,000 starting grand on Lightning Link is not the same chance as a $5 bet on a low-limit $10,000 starting grand. It matters even more on the smaller progressives, but let’s focus on the grand first.

With a $5 bet, if you’re playing a low-limit Lightning Link you’re betting 10 times above the minimum bet. That means that, for the Major and Grand, you’re getting a better chance at them than you would a 50 cent bet, for instance. The minor starts at 100x your bet and caps at 200x your bet in a normal scenario, not that out of reach with enough play.

Compare that to a $5 bet on a high limit machine. You are now betting minimum bet on that machine. Your major is 1,000-2,000x your bet, depending on where it is in the climb to its maximum amount. That will be challenging to secure. But when you do, it’ll be a massive handpay!
For another example, consider Dancing Drums. Max bet is $8.80 a spin on pennies. At max bet you will close the pot more frequently and have a better chance at a progressive. Play the same bet on a high limit Dancing Drums on dimes, and you’ll be betting minimum bet (presuming all 5 gold symbols are active). So on dimes, you will close the pot much less often, but when you do, you’ll have access to progressives roughly 10 times as big.

At the end of the day it’s a volatility choice. If you play high limit, you will not hit the progressives as often, but you’ll get bigger ones when you do. But on lower limit, you’ll get progressives more often with a similar bet, but each progressive will be worth less. They should, in the long term, average out to be similar, with higher limit being a touch higher thanks to the payback percentage.

Line Hits
Line hits is the one place where things generally don’t differ on many games. For Dancing Drums, playing $8.80 a spin on high limit should yield an identical payout on the same line hit as an $8.80 bet on pennies on low limit. In those cases, it’s a wash.

But on a game like Lightning Link, check the lines. On a low-limit game, if you’re playing $5 a spin on dimes, you’re probably getting 25 lines. So each line pays more, but there’s less lines you can hit. Once again, you’re dealing with a higher volatility potential.

Compare that now to a $5 bet on a dime denomination in high limit, and you will likely see 50 lines – twice as many lines, and the payouts will be half that of the low-limit dime denomination. More lines tend to be less volatile as you’ll hit something more often. So not only will the high limit version give you the chances for a higher overall payback, but you won’t have as much volatility. That can be valuable on a game as tough as Lightning Link.

So, What Should You Play?
I always recommend games with higher payback over lower limit, even if the chances for a progressive shifts. So here are my recommendations from best to worst, using the Lightning Link example provided throughout this article:

1. High Limit Lightning Link, dimes, $5 a spin (minimum bet)
2. Low Limit Lightning Link, dimes, $5 a spin (minimum bet at that denomination)
3. Low Limit Lightning Link, pennies, $5 a spin (max bet at that denomination)

The above gives you the best chances payback wise. And, with the high limit option, you may lower your volatility.

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Joshua O’Connell is the founder and creator of Know Your Slots, a website that aims to educate about slots, advantage play and casino comps. He’s a slot enthusiast and a proud member of the Rudies since launch.

Thank you so much Josh for that insightful blog! If you would like to be a guest writer for BCSlots.com, kindly send us an E-mail. 

People LOVE to ask me many personal questions, especially when it comes to money. I personally was raised never to ask questions about someone else's finances when it came to family members, let alone complete strangers, haha. That said, I will answer the question of if I am UP or DOWN for the year. 

I strictly promote responsible gambling with an entertainment budget. If you have expendable income, then the casino is a fun place to go. Seeming as I do this for a living, and play A LOT, I have some inside information when it comes to gambling. There is probably a fraction of 1% of people who can honestly (yes gamblers, please be honest...) say they made a profit from gambling in any given year. Most of which probably only gambled a handful of times at most. For those of us who gamble monthly at a minimum, the reality is that nobody makes a profit playing slot machines. That's right, not even me....or rather...especially not me!

To find out how you faired in 2019, you will need to gather together a Win/Loss Statement from every casino you've played at in a previous year. Provided you always used your players card, this is the best method for seeing how you did. The first thing you'll look at is the Coin In. This doesn't mean how much money you put in the machine physically, it means how much you gambled with. It counts the money recycled to keep gambling with. So even though you may have only put in $100, the machine may count you having gambled with $300 since you would have won some money, and then played it back. Here is an example:

Coin In: $250,000

That my friends, is a scary number for sure. It would probably represents someone playing with about $35,000 and then recycling the money. 

Next and more importantly is Coin Out, which tells you how much you cashed out of the machines. This does not include any jackpot handpays which is shown on a separate line. 

Coin Out: $200,000
Jackpots: $25,000
Total Out: $225,000

Now if we subtract the total coin out from the total coin in, we have our "profits"!

Total Net Loss: $25,000

Now to take it one step further, to find out our average payout percentage, we divide our total Coin Out from our total Coin IN, and we get

Payout Percentage: 90%.

That means that for every $100 gambled, $10 was lost. This would be considered a good payout percentage considering the average Vegas payout percentage being 91.96%. My payout percentages are much lower because of me playing more to make videos that create a profit.  So if I hit $200 on my first spin of a game, rather than cash out I kept playing to give you a longer video. So it's your fault, 😂. 

Out of all 25 casinos I gambled at in 2019, I probably have a positive outcome from about 5 of them overall. With casinos designed to take our money, they're doing their job. 

In order to get your Win/Loss Statement, the majority of casinos make you wait until February to gather them. Some of them still are in the stone age and require you to either come in person, or send a hand written letter to them requesting a win/loss by mail! One in particular requires you to get a letter notarized before mailing it to them first!

Let's keep in mind that when analyzing that I've lost a lot of money in 2019. I enjoyed numerous hotel stays in luxury suites, I had thousands of dollars covered in food and entertainment plus a further tens of thousands in freeplay granted to me and other perks like free drinks in the casino. Even with all of that, I still paid a hefty price for the entertainment.  For all of the adrenaline rushes and excitement of everything I received, it was a good investment for me. Plus I got to spend quality time with my friends and family and share all of my experiences with you. Now if I didn't have a channel that required 400 videos a year, I'd probably have been down much much less I imagine based on my play style and traveling to Vegas and beyond much less. 

Based on the first few Win/Loss Statements I've been able to get so far, I am indeed DOWN for 2019, by a lot. But so are you, and that helps me feel better about myself, haha, thanks.  

Before you go on a trip, ask yourself 'what is my entertainment worth'? Is  it worth $50 or $50,000?  Whichever it is, be sure to pack some extra #RudieLuck!

For your convenience, I have updated the complete list of Past Blogs to the right of here. See a subject you like, click and enjoy!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️


​To find out the payout percentages of your area, visit American Casino Guides resource here. 

Ohhh Casino Myths and Superstitions, we all have them. And even though I know many of them are fake, I still catch myself believing them! It's incredible what our brains convince us is true! Let's take a moment to address many of them...

Slot Machines KNOW you are playing free play, and pay less
FICTION. A slot machine doesn't care where the money comes from, it will still aim to take the same payout percentage, whether it is freeplay, cash or ticket!

Subscribing to Brian Christopher Slots will help your marriage
FACT. Spreading love and joy, and watching someone ELSE lose, is always good for your relationships,  heart, and bank account!

You are more likely to win if the casino is busy
FICTION. The slot machines don't care about people in general. They only care about abiding by their function: Taking your money! Regardless of day, time, holiday, busy or empty, it takes the same amount of payout percentage. And no, they don't change the payout percentages for special events or dates either. 

Machines will not pay out after a big win
FICTION. Slot Machines work on random number generators, so it's ALWAYS difficult to get a jackpot, regardless of the last time one was hit. So obviously getting back to back jackpots is going to be a lot harder, but not impossible. 

People who max bet win more jackpots
FACT. BUT, you don't need to bet max to win a jackpot! Betting more generally means you will win more, but it also means you will lose more too!

After investing hundreds into a losing machine, it is due to payback
FICTION. Unfortunately, the brain of a slot machine is similar to that of a gold fish. After you spin, it has already forgotten what the last spin was! Its only task is to match the outcome on the screen to that of the RNG (random number generator) that YOU selected (by pressing SPIN at that exact micro second). So whether you are up $1000 or down $1000 is irrelevant, as each spin is unique. This also means that there is no such thing as a hot or cold machine. Sure it may act like that at any given time, but you can only blame yourself for poor timing!

Older machines pay back more
FACT. Older machines had better payback percentages and this has been confirmed to me by at least one manufacturer. The older the better! But not a guarantee of a win!

Button Slapping helps on Lightning Link's hold and spin bonuses
FICTION. For the love of humanity (and my sanity!), stop slapping the darn buttons! And while your'e at it, you can stop pounding the screen too. It does nothing but make you look like a lunatic witch doctor! ('Windexing' is perfectly normal and sane though, haha!)

The volume or brightness levels of a slot machine have nothing to do with the outcome
FACT. Having sound or volume turned all the way up or down has zero affect on a slot machine. 

Downtown Vegas Casinos pay out better than Strip Casinos
FACT. Statistically proven, it's true! Is it enough for you to really notice? Probably not, but it's a good 1% better or so on average. 

Free Spin or Wheel Bonuses are Pre-determined
FICTION. Most slot machine 'free spin' bonuses are still working off of a RNG. So when you get a choice of 5 options for number of spins, each with different multipliers (Dancing Drums for example), you are not going to win X$$ regardless of what you pick. It's all about timing! This also means that if you stop the reels during a bonus, you are in part affecting the outcome of the bonus. When it comes to wheel bonuses (like wheel of fortune), the outcome of where it lands is not determined until you press the START button! Picking bonuses can vary. Generally speaking if it shows you the spots you did NOT pick afterward, then it was not predetermined. If it doesn't show you, it was pre-determined. 

You will win LESS using your players card
FICTION. I hear people say things like "Whenever I take my card out I win!" I also hear people tell me "I ALWAYS win on this machine." In both cases, they are wrong  and are only lying to themselves. Sure, you may have won after your card came out, but you also would have won had you left your card in. The machine doesn't care if you're getting points for a free toaster oven or not. It only cares about the RNG. Same goes for taking your card out during a bonus, zero impact. 

Aisle / end of row slot machines pay more often
FACT. It's true, they DO pay more often, but that's only because they are played more often. No one wants the middle seat on an airplane any more than in a casino. They do in the end, have the same payout percentages. 

Stopping the reels can help you land a bonus or line hit
FICTION. Have I brought up RNG yet? The moment you press spin, the outcome has already been decided. Stopping the reels only speeds up the inevitable. Slot Manufacturers would never leave the outcome of every spin up to the player. 

The more lines on a game, the more chances you have of winning
FACT. However, they are not equal. Take Dragon Link, with a $5 bet for example. Matching three 9s on $1 denomination will pay you $5. But on 50 line 1cent denomination, three 9's will only pay you 50 cents on a $5 bet. So you'll hit more often with more lines, but less money. The higher the denomination and less lines actually means your payout percentage is higher! So don't get caught up on lines or win frequency - focus on overall wins. 

Playing two slot machines at a time doubles your chances of winning
FICTION. Let's say you have a one in a million chance of hitting a jackpot on a machine. Playing a second machine does not make that 2 in a million chance now. Instead you have a 1 in a million chance, and a 1 in a million chance. So stick to one machine and lose less money in the long run!

Brian Christopher ALWAYS Wins
FACT. I am a winner in love and in life. At the slot machines however, I'm a big fat loser (just like you!) haha.

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Did I miss anything?? Have any other topics you'd like me to consider writing about? Let me know below!

​Also, be sure to watch our 3 videos showcasing the BIGGEST wins of 2019. Make sure you set aside a good 6 hours though!! 

Part 1 - $71,000 in wins!
Part 2  - $77,000  in wins!
Part 3 - $75,000 in wins!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

2019 brought us many milestones including hitting
- 100 Million Views
- 200,000 Subscribers
- 1600 Rudies Members
and moving into an office space with new team members Britt and Lana!

After an incredible year at BCSlots.com, we decided we would celebrate with a BCSlots.com Holiday Package Giveaway! The package (valued at over $100) includes the complete poker chip collection,  complete wristband collection, set of 3 sticker collection, premium lanyard, and the deliciously coveted Winners Bank!

To enter, simply sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and you'll automatically be entered to win our BCSlots.com Holiday Package! Sign up on our CONTACT Page if you haven't already. 

Rudies Members are also going to benefit from 7 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS, coming soon!

On the other side of giving, we can't forget those who are less fortunate than us. I grew up in a middle class neighborhood with both of my parents and two siblings. We weren't spoiled by any means, but we never worried where our next house payment or meal would come from. Unfortunately for many families, life has dealt them a much more difficult hand. 

At BCSlots.com we are helping out families in need. We have so far raised over $5,000 to help out families in need including $1,000 from Marco and I. Our goal is to hit $10,000 to help as many families as possible. To follow our current progress, and to donate as little as a dollar or SHARE the event, kindly visit our GoFundMe page! 

If that wasn't enough, we have also donated to three charities as well. Through the sales of our holiday treats, where 100% of proceeds went to charity, we were able to donate the following:

Marco's Marshmallow Bars, supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation: 
Brian's Butterscotch Bars, supporting Champ Camp: 
Britt's Brittle, supporting Lewis County Work Opportunities 

The older I get, the more I love to give. And with a platform like we have created, it only makes sense to use that for good. We couldn't do it without all of our Rudies Members and subscribers. From Marco, Britt, Lana and myself, we wish you all a warm holiday season and prosperous New Year!

xoxo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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With an abundance of Blog requests, many of which require short answers, I thought it best to create a blog of responses to the most commonly asked questions!

Q. Do you think playing with or not playing with your players card makes a difference in winning or not ? - Lorie B
A. Always use your card. It has ZERO impact on what lands on the reels. ZERO. 


Q. Security. You are pretty well known in the slot world. What do you do about security when you're winning? I constantly see people lurking behind watching you play, what happens when you win big? So you have to hire private security to walk you out? Or does the casino supply this, and of so at what cost? P.S. I still believe that you are such a Stellar Human Being.
A. I'm not special, even though my mom tells me so, haha. Anyone who feels unsafe, whether they win a jackpot or not, can always reach out to building security. They will be happy to walk you to your car free of charge. And in case you do win a large sum of money, consider asking the casino to provide you with a check instead of cash. 


Q. "I know I’ve heard you say....it’s “all about timing”. However, what I’d like to know is (1) when a bonus is triggered, is the outcome of the bonus determined at the exact moment you press the spin button to begin the bonus, and, (2) while in bonus free spins...does pressing the spin button to start the next spin without letting it do it on its own alter/change the outcome?" - Donna F
A. I can't speak for all machines, but consensus from what I've gathered from slot manufacturers is that each spin is unique and is run by the RNG (random number generator). So if you stop the reels during a bonus, then you are altering the outcome. Are you altering it for the better or the worse? We'll never know! For machines with a single wheel spin attached, the outcome is determined as soon as you press SPIN to initiate the wheel spinning. So ask yourself, do you feel lucky? If so, stop those reels. Otherwise, see what the machine has in store for you. 


Q. Online casinos that use real money versus real casinos. - Ken E.
A. Online casinos are regulated just as much as real casinos and are held to the same high standards. Can one payout better than the other? Yes. The law states how low a payout percentage can be, but it doesn't say how high they can pay out. Generally speaking though, they will be the same and it all comes down to timing of when you press that button. 


Q. When I watch your videos and you are playing a multi-denomination game, I often wonder how you base your decision on what denomination and how much per bet? - Mary S.
A. Sometimes it's all about what 'feels lucky' to me at the time. But also, with multi-denominations games, if the amount of lines on a game changes when you adjust the denomination, then so does the payout percentage. So if you're betting $5 on a penny bet, your odds ever so slightly increase if you bet $5 on a 10 cent denomination. Just remember that the Mini on pennies may be $10 and on dimes it would be $100 - so the odds of hitting a mini (or other progressive) will decrease if your overall bet remains the same since it's based on payout percentage solely. 


Q. What about writing on how casinos decorate the casino(the carpet, glittery machine up front ,comps,etc) influences people to gamble. I use to watch it on Travel channel and it was really interesting . - Paula W
A. I don't have any inside information on this. I just know that everything is designed in order to KEEP us in the casino. They swirly carpets, the maze of a layout, the fact that ATM's are not located at exits - it's all to keep us there longer. They know what they're doing!


Q. I like to play more than one machine at a time to see which will give me a bonus . I know you have strong feelings about this , can you tell us why? - Amy J
A. Playing two machines at once does not increase your odds of getting a bonus. If your odds are 1 in 100 that you'll get a bonus on a game, it doesn't automatically become 2 in 100 because you're playing two machines. It becomes 1 in 100 and 1 in 100. Since machines are designed to take our money, you're basically just asking to lose your money twice as fast. Some people (I believe) choose to play two machines side by side because they don't  want someone else having a chance at getting the large jackpot. But again, it doesn't help you. Since it's all about timing, your neighbor would hit the button at a different micro second as you regardless. I also just find it rude when people snag two machines when I'd like to play it, especially on a  busy night. Most casinos have the rule that you can only play one at a time in fact. 

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Q. Does the “ machine” know when free play or added play is being used? - Roxanne D.
A. It does not care whether it is cash or freeplay being added. All it cares about is getting and keeping your money. I've won jackpots on freeplay twice so far if not more!


Q.  Does the money Bank a good idea when you want to keep your money you won? - Tiffany N
A. At just under $30, the Winners Bank is one of the best investments you can make. It's basically guaranteed to make its value back on the first time, provided you follow the rules. If you put $100 into a machine and cash out at $150, take it to the bank machine and put that $50 into your winners bank. It's now going home with you as a win! Once you get home, use your key to open it up and count all your winnings. Be responsible and leave the key at home and be smart about putting away those wins.


Q. Changing your bet when on a cold streak - Christopher S
A. You can if you like. Machines are not cold or hot, only your timing is!


Q. What makes you keep going? How do you remain excited about gambling, events, and the Rudies? And when your not as excited about an event or overall day, how do you "fake it"? Lol!
-  Valerie H
A. Although I was an actor for a long time, I suck at 'faking it' haha. I legitimately love gambling, hosting events and meeting people. Having just got home from a 9 day trip across 3 states and casinos, I loved every second of it. Hearing stories from my Rudies and others about how my videos have helped them in their lives both at the casino and in their personal lives is what fuels my energy. Sure I may have a 'down' day, and the show must go on. But even then, it's not faking it, i find the energy needed to keep it going. I love my job and I love the fact that I'm able to employ 5 other people in the process! 


Q. When you have a short money month, how can one enjoy fifty bucks on slots? What types, betting amounts, duration to stay with a machine? - Ben M
A. When I'm down to $50 in entertainment money at a casino, you have to find the fun in small bets. Even 50 cent bets can eat up your money quick. Games like Dancing Drums allow you to bet as little as 8cents a spin or even 18 cents a spin. Same for some versions of Mighty Cash. You'd be surprised how much money you can actually win in a bonus on a 18 cent bet!

With so many questions about blog suggestions in my inbox, I encourage you to go through the archives as many are repeat questions. Scroll down and have a look. 

I also encourage to consider giving back this holiday season. We are donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of our Holiday Treats to charity. We are also helping out some families in need directly with a special Rudies For Life GoFundMe page. Approximately 97% of donations go to helping them. 

Many thanks to my Rudies family who has already got us over $1600 in donations!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️
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Carol E asks "How do casino's evaluate how much free play you get." 

Well to start off, FreePlay is basically defined as credit to play in a slot machine for free in order to win real money. Anything you make off of the FreePlay, is yours to keep...or play with.

Casinos have learned that they can lure you in with a FreePlay offer ($75 is what I got in the photo above), and that usually gets us to the casino, with the hope that we will stay for a while. It's a similar tactic to sending you a free gift offer. 

FreePlay is based upon your previous playing history. It can generally take 2-3 months for your offers to reflect your most recent play. Contrary to popular belief, generally the amount that you are gifted has nothing to do with how little or how much money you win or lose. It's all about timing!

Casinos want to know that you are spending time in the casino. If you walked in the casino and lost $1000 in 5 minutes, you may get $5 in FreePlay next month. But if you played 50 cent bets for 4 hours and lost $200 - your offer would most likely be higher. Casinos are interested in the time you spend in the casino and the "money in" that you play with. Time IS money in this case. So even though the 50cent player used and lost less money, they probably recycled a couple thousand dollars over a longer period. That is more valuable to the casino because you have a larger opportunity to lose more money (since slots are always in the favor of the casino!). There are exceptions of course. I know of a person who won a LARGE jackpot and his next FreePlay offer was ridiculously huge because the casino wanted him to return to win their money back! 

Now to get even more technical, the mathematics of how much you are offered is decided by computers to determine what is called your 'theo', or theoretically how much you will most likely lose on a trip.  How this is determined varies by casino, but they know what you are worth to them. They will 'reward' you with comps (hotels, food, concerts, gifts, freeplay) with your theoretical loss, so you're technically paying for it, haha. Of course you can have a theo of $10,000, even though you actually won on a trip. But the math doesn't lie, and the casinos know exactly what they are doing. They know we love to be pampered and be provided gifts that we earned, and that most likely we will come and lose our butts in the end. 

So for the best FreePlay odds, plan to play for at least a 4 hour period to keep that theo good and high. Stretch your bets out if you have a smaller budget. And BEWARE the worst thing you can do. NEVER go to a casino just to use your FreePlay and leave. Because that $10,000 theo you worked hard for on your last trip, will now go down to zero, because they can theoretically win $0 with you betting $0 in real cash. Once again, it's all about timing!!

Now get out there and LINE IT UP!!!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

A great fan supplied question:

"Does slapping work?? I have watched a high degree of people using the slapper approach when dragon link bonus feature begins. Does the slapper change the results? "

Thank you so much for your question. Now gather around children for some EYE POPPING, jaw dropping truths about slot machines. 

Slot Machines do not have feelings. They don't care if you win or lose, whether you're sad, mad, angry or glad. If you caress the button softly, talk sweet nothings to it, or simply slap it silly - it will provide you with a random response: WIN or LOSE. So slapping it has zero affect on the machine, especially when the outcome has already been decided. It is my professional opinion that the outcome of all of the slaptastic link games (Lightning Link, Dragon Link, Fortune Link etc) are pre-determined once triggered. So your slapping has zero affect. 

Now, if I'm wrong (which may happen on occasion, I'll admit), and it is NOT pre-determined and each slap'/ tap / caress / button pressing moment does in fact rely on a random number generator (RNG) - it still doesn't matter the method you use to hit that button. It's all about timing, and NOT about the amount of pressure you put on that button. No one can determine what the RNG says inside the machine, and since it's so random, pressing the buttons slow or fast really can either help or hurt you. 

Bottom line, save me my monthly subscription to tylenol and hold back on the button slapping. It does nothing but annoy your neighbors and make you kind of look a bit coo-coo. You guys are professionally trained now, so share this so others learn and educate them....for my sanity please, haha. 

What DOES help you ask?? Making that money and KEEPING that money. Check out our Winners Bank for a great solution to leaving the casino with money still in your pocket. If you can't trust yourself, you can definitely count on a key locked safe that is impossible to open. 

Brian xoxo ❤️
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You always want to know more about me, so let me pull back the curtain and tell you everything! 

Nature and Travel
·       Favorite color? Blue
·       The coolest natural wonder I've ever seen? Niagara Falls
·       The most fun road trip I've ever taken, where and with whom? Alabama Road trip from Toronto with college friends
·       The best place I have ever traveled; where I'd spend my whole life if I could? Marco and I both said we could see ourselves living in Melbourne, Australia
·    Favorite environmental sound (rain, thunder, etc.)? Do crickets count? Otherwise rain/ocean waves
·       The prettiest natural landscape I've ever seen? Niagara Falls
·       My favorite type of wild weather? Rain misting with a rainbow and sun
·       The most scared I've been by a bug or critter? Seeing my first "spider" in El Salvador
·       My favorite flower, purchased? sunflowers
·       My favorite flower or plant, personally grown? Birds of Paradise
·       My favorite flowers to receive in a delivery? Not a big flower person, I prefer to give them!

Food and Drink
·       Favorite meal out, ever? 71 above in DT LA
·       Favorite food I've cooked? Wild Mushroom Risotto
·       Favorite food from childhood? Homemade Lasagna
·       Favorite drink on a hot summer day (include event)? Alcohol?
·       Favorite drink on a cold winter night (include event)? Alcohol.
·      Favorite total meal that I cook (list all items)? Barbecued Burgers, BBQ Veggies including Corn on the Cob, homemade sweet potato fries
·       The best cup of coffee I've ever had El Salvador
·       The best dessert I've ever eaten? Tiramisu in Paris, France
·       Favorite junk food? Doritos
·       Favorite pizza toppings? Pepperoni and Mushroom
·       The one "splurge" grocery item I have never yet splurged on? I generally splurge lol
·       My favorite cooking or kitchen smell? Bacon
·       The one food item I can never run out of? coffee and tea
·       Favorite dinner my mom made? Lasagna
·       Favorite ice cream ever, and from where? Salted Caramel from Salted Straw
·       Favorite alcoholic beverage? Old Fashioned
·       Favorite dessert? Tiramisu
·       Favorite cereal? Honey Nut Cheerios or Granola
·       Favorite type of cuisine? Most Asian including Thai and Indian 

Hobbies and Entertainment
·       Favorite car I've owned? Still on my first car, haha. Ford Fusion 2013 baby! 
·       Favorite hobby activity that makes me get lost for hours? GAMBLING!!
·       The most important tool in my craft or hobby kit? scissors
·       The coolest handmade gift I ever gave anyone? I made Marco a menu for our trip to Paris
·       The most fun game I've ever played? Mouse Trap  
·       Favorite movie of all time? Willy Wonka (the original!)
·       Favorite horror movie? Scream
·       Favorite TV show? This is Us
·       Favorite book of all time? The Alchemist
·       Favorite TV rerun I could watch 50 times? Will and Grace
·       The most treasured book in my library? Managing yourself 
·       Favorite musician? Jann Arden
·       Famous person I've admired, living or dead, whom I'd most like to meet? Abbott and Costello
·       Favorite artist? Shag
·    Favorite song? You are Everything by Jann Arden. When Marco and I first heard this live in concert, we swore it was written just for us.
·       Favorite guilty pleasure band? Damien Rice 
·      Favorite song I ever danced to; with whom? Home by Michael Buble, with Marco at our wedding
·       The most competent activity I do? Work hard
·       The favorite picture I've ever taken? Marco and I in a hot air balloon
·       Favorite instrument? Violin
·       Favorite sport? Baseball
·       Song that makes me move no matter how bad I feel? Happy
·       The best paid entertainment I've ever seen? Cirque du Soleil
·       The most fun sporting event I ever attended? Blue Jays

People and Family
·       Favorite conversation I've ever had with a person? Danielle and I could talk for hours!
·       Teacher who changed my life, and why? Mr.Gaskin got me hooked on computers
·      Professional mentor who changed my life, and why? Marco is a huge inspiration to me, he's so smart and has so many admirable qualities
·       The hardest question a child has ever asked me? How old are you?
·       The most important time I've had to "be there" for a friend? My old buddy Al.
·       My favorite non-relative adult growing up? my neighbors
·       My favorite aunt or uncle? My aunt Marj and uncle Pat I've always looked up to
·       My favorite moment as a parent? N/A
·     Nicest thing I've ever done for a little kid? I tipped a father/son duo $100 last month in Vegas while street performing
·       My favorite moment as a sister or brother? Being in my sister and brother’s wedding parties
·     My favorite moment as a spouse or significant other? Every time we work well together as a team
·       My favorite moment as a daughter or son? Surprising my parents with a 20th Anniversary party when I was 10 years old!
·       The one person I loved who never knew? Jonathan Taylor Thomas
·       Favorite person to take a walk on a beach or in the woods with? Marco
·       The kindest thing a stranger ever did for me? Held a door open
·       The kindest thing I ever did for a stranger? I love tipping for great service 

Memories
·       My favorite patriotic experience? I hosted a 150th Birthday party for Canada
·       My biggest moment of celebrity? Working opposite Lee Tergesen in BBC's Copper
·       The closest call I've ever had? Getting hit by a car while riding my bike
·       My most suspenseful moment? Every time I play $100 Wheel of Fortune
·       My most unexpected achievement? Named Junior Citizen of the Year in Burlington, Canada
·       The happiest moment I can remember? The day I saw Marco for the first time
·       The best anonymous thing I have ever done or given? Donations
·       The most healthy and vital time in my life? Being Vegan
·       The worst thing I ever got away with? I get caught for everything I do :p 
·       The hardest I ever laughed in my life was...? with my friend Julie
·       The biggest secret I still safeguard? (Don't reveal it!) That time that I accidentally...
·     The most significant change I've had to go through and how it made me better? Moving to a country where you have no friends or family. It made me much stronger and more self-reliant.
·       My "biggest deal" memory of childhood? Getting 5 runs in a baseball game when I was 6 years old!
·       Best Sunday afternoon I ever had? Staying in bed watching GOT with Marco
·      Most fun I ever had on a Saturday night? Hanging out with my friends chilling over drinks and music
·       The best advice I've ever been given? Do what makes you happy, don't work for money
·       The best advice I've ever given? Be a failure at what you love
·    The best birthday I ever had and why? My first one in California because it could be held outdoors! (no snow!)
·       The most exciting secret I've ever been told? When my friends were pregnant!
·       My favorite story or experience with the paranormal? Boo Hoo, nothing to report

Hypothetical Questions
·       If I could go anywhere, be with anyone, be doing anything, right now: Where? Who? What? Hawaii, Marco, Resort and Hammock
·       If I had one hour to live, what would I spend it doing? Calling and messaging as many people as I could to let them know I loved them and that they left an impact on my life.
·       Perfect day out: what, where, with whom? Dinner and Drinks, Pub, friends
·       The one item I would take to the desert island? WIFI

Employment/Volunteer Work
·       My favorite paid employment, ever? Camp Counselor for an Arts Camp
·       My greatest skill (past or current)? Overworking
·       Most rewarding time I've ever spent volunteering? I used to volunteer at an Alzheimer’s home in Canada

Olfactory
·       Favorite perfume? Givenchy
·       Favorite household cleaner smell? the ones you can't smell
·       Favorite outdoor smell? fresh cut grass or a campfire
·       Favorite smell from childhood? Grandma's perfume
·       Favorite baked good to smell? bread

Pets and Animals
·       Favorite pet I ever had? My cat, Mister P
·       The most unusual pet I've ever had? Hampster, Chipper
·       Best time I've had playing with a pet? Bringing Mister P to the park
·       Favorite type of pet? Cat
·       Favorite animal? Pug
·       Favorite dinosaur? T-Rex
·       Favorite bird? Hummingbird
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Material Items and Beauty
·       Favorite item to go shopping for with a friend? Christmas presents for friends and family
·       My best hair day ever? I haven't a clue lol
·       The best gift I've ever gotten: what and from whom? Tickets to see Broadway show from Marco
·       My favorite piece of jewelry I've ever bought for myself? I don't wear jewelry
·       The prettiest shiny object I've ever owned? My wedding ring
·       My favorite fabric material? Flannel
·       My one favorite item of clothing? My Rude Sweatshirt
·       Favorite item no one knows I own? Old War medals that someone threw to the trash
·       Favorite hair color? Blue
·       Favorite type of jewelry? My Wedding Ring
·       Favorite type of shoes? My comfy blue Nike's 

Did I answer your questions? If you want to share your answers, put them in the comments section of our Facebook Post!

​Until next time, Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

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Della Yong  asks,
"​Stopping the Reels - Which is better, allowing the reels to spin freely or use the start/stop option? Does it matter?"
 
We all like to think we have a secret to winning. We KNOW how to win, and we CAN control the outcome. The reality is that we can NOT outsmart a computer. Repeat after me...
 
The SECOND you hit the Spin button (or pull the handle), the outcome has already been decided.
 
“Oh no Brian, whenever I see two bonus symbols I always stop the reels and 9 times out of 10 it works!”. I do love your optimism, however just like you cannot stop a speeding train like Superman, you cannot stop the reels to affect its outcome. It just can’t be done. Ever. Ever.
 
That said, I still give myself credit for stopping the reels and getting the bonus even though I had zero impact on the outcome. I did it! :p
 
So in answer to your question: which is better – stopping the reels or letting them spin freely? It doesn’t matter. Since slot machines run on random number generators (RNG’s), the only thing stopping the reels does is change the timing of your next spin which evidently will be hit at a different micro-second. Same goes for a bonus if you stop the reels, it alters the next spin (just not the one already in motion).
 
But to all the Super heroes out there, keep on keeping on! And be sure to tag me in your upcoming Instagram photos and stories using @BCSlots and be on the lookout for exclusive giveaways on there like we did last month!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️
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Do you have what it takes to be a Rudie?
 
The Rudies Club is a private group of people who have a common interest and love for gambling and especially my channel, Brian Christopher Slots, on YouTube. The name itself was voted on by its members and chosen based on my regular use of the catchphrase "RUDE." 
 
When creating this group, I wanted it to more than just a ‘fan club’, and more about the community itself. Our Rudies come from all walks of life and 12 different countries around the world. It is a page where we respect each other, are positive with our posts and encouraging of each other. 
 
We even have many #Rudies4Life members, in fact 616 of our members have been with us for over a year, so we must be doing something right! But hey, don’t take it from me, here are some posts from Rudies members themselves on what the Rudies means to them…

​So what does being a Rudie get you?

• Private Facebook Page. A positive and private safe space to talk openly about your gambling experiences and share photos and videos of your wins. The main rule on the page is that all posts must be gambling related to ensure the focus remains intact. With over 1500 members, this almost becomes a necessity! Not on Facebook, no problem - we also post things on our Patreon page as well.
• Dedicated Live Streams. I will provide a couple extra PRIVATE live streams from the casino just for the Rudies to enjoy. While a normal live stream on YouTube gets 3,000-4,000 people commenting at once, a Rudies live will only have a couple hundred making it much easier to have your comments read. They’re also more relaxed and ‘uncut’ haha.
• Giveaways. Who doesn’t love free stuff?? Well we love giving it away just the same, and so there are giveaways happening nearly every single week!
• Exclusive Events. Many events and meet ups are for Rudies Members only! And even if it’s an event open to the public, Rudies get first access to signing up!
• Special Discounts. All Rudies enjoy monthly discounts on BCSlots.com products, including our newly added Winners Bank!
• The Vault. You automatically gain access to all previous posts and private live streams.
• Annual Rewards. We value the support our patrons and celebrate them every year on their Anniversary dates by sending a free commemorative poker chip to their door!

 
AND A LOT MORE….
Everything listed above comes at our base level for only $5 per month. Consider upping your pledge to receive even more perks like:

• Private Live Chats
• Quarterly Post Cards in the mail
• Complimentary tickets to our annual Rudies Weekend in Las Vegas
• Complete Wristband or Poker Chip set
• VIP Experience including dinner and gambling with Brian
• Producer Credit in my videos...and even more still!

 
To become a Rudies Member only take a minute, but it’s an experience that will last a long time. There’s no obligation to sign up and you can come and go whenever you choose. Check out our page and find the tier that’s right for you!
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Whether you join or not is not what is important, it's that you share the spirit of the channel and are able to enjoy the videos I post daily. #RudieLuck to everyone!
​And in case you needed another reason to join us, here are a few more quotes from the Rudies about why they decided to join the fam...

Brian xoxo ❤️
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​What is the advantage of playing the four games compared to the one game. – Judy Hayes
 
Is more always better? It can be....
 
Have you ever seen anyone playing more than one machine at a time? Not only is it a pet peeve of mine, it also looks freakin’ hilarious! Wonder 4 Games (and those like them) have taken over casinos to allow players to play 4 of one game at once, or a combination of 4 different titles, with a single spin. It truly is marketing genius.

​If that’s the case, then what exactly is the advantage of playing a wonder 4 game? The main one is that you have 4 chances to get a bonus on a single spin. On top of this they’ve also added progressive jackpots to the game which actually means that the game is a little more volatile han a regular machine in order to payout large progressive amounts.
 
So are Wonder 4 machines better than playing a single game? No….but they could be. As always, it comes down to LUCK and TIMING. It’s almost as if the guy who coined the phrase ‘it’s all about timing’ knew what he was talking about or something!  😂Here's a look at my first progressive win EVER on a wonder 4 game! Enjoy!

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

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John Lloyd asks, Do casinos make slots machines loose when they first introduce them at their casinos?
 
This is a topic that I’m asked about a lot, something my buddy Jason often refers to as slot machines being in their ‘honeymoon phase’, where casinos want to hook you in with a NEW game and loosen the slot. Is this true or just a myth?
 
I find this to be in a very similar category to beliefs that slots are tighter on weekends, holidays or during renovations. It’s very easy to ‘stereotype’ a machine based on the first time you play it, or during a big win or loss. But here are some of the most important lessons to learn…

1. Slot Machines do not have feelings. They don’t care if you win or lose.
2. Slot Machines cannot tell time. It is ALWAYS time to take your money.
3. Just like your cheating ex-boyfriend, slot machines will never change (except in rare circumstances).

 
So no, just because it’s a new machine, doesn’t mean anything. I relate it to a brand-new restaurant opening. Do you think that on opening week they will provide the best service with quality ingredients and give you your full money’s worth….and then by week 6 decide that they will start providing poorer service and lower grade foods in the hopes that you’ll continue to keep coming and paying the same amount? If that were the case, they would go out of business rather quickly. In the same sense, casinos are not going to tighten machines at a later date in the hopes you won’t notice – because we WILL notice and just go to another casino instead. They have a lot on the line too and they have to keep competitive with other casinos – not to mention they have to follow strict laws and guidelines.
 
I can probably name a dozen brand new slots I lost my butt on and a dozen brand new slots where I won big on from the start. In the end, it’s all about timing, a little bit of luck and lining it up! Here’s an example of when I first played Tarzan and hit a jackpot…and never hit a thing on it again. And another where I created a whole video of myself ALWAYS losing on Wonder 4 and named it the "Worst slot machine to ever to have been made" when it first came out, only to end up falling in love with the game and getting multiple jackpots on it in the future. Find the game that excites you, put in a bill, and try your luck at it. In the words of Forest ‘BC’ Gump, Life is like a slot machine, ‘you never know what you’re gonna get’. More on Wonder 4 style games in a couple weeks…
 
Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

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People often ask me what their budget should be for the casino. The simple answer is that it should be whatever you're comfortable losing! So let's say you only have $500 for a weekend or $50 for a day. What should you play?

Personally, it takes me 90 minutes to get to my 'local' casino, one way! So I won't be making that drive with a $50 budget as it would cost that much to get there in gas, haha. Regardless, let me entertain that notion. 

$50 Budget
$50 is not a lot of money, especially when you're considering using it to gamble with and potentially lose. I have lost $50 in a single spin many times, haha. Don't get me wrong, I have friends who have played on $20 for an hour betting 8 cents a spin. If that's your prerogative, go for it! However if you have $50, then keep to those 50cent spins or under. It may sound small, but that's only 100 spins and that may not be enough to even land a bonus. Perhaps get yourself 10 $5 bills and pick out 10 games to play. After 10 spins, re-evaluate if you want to keep spinning or continue playing. Trust your instinct because if you don't, you'll hate yourself for it later and you'll get in a sour mood. Keep that smile people, you're supposed to be having FUN!

$500 Weekend Budget
Say you're going to Vegas for the weekend and you want your money to last the entirety of your stay. Well you better be strong willed and ensure you follow a plan. For starters, you can forget about the high limit room! It's easy to get carried away on your first night and lose it all, so bring some envelopes! Label the envelopes by date and time (because you know once midnight strikes, that next days budget could be gone in a blink of an eye!). The first day give yourself a little less than a third of your budget, say $150. That way if you lose it all, it won't hurt as much and you'll still have a positive outlook on the weekend. If you lost half right away, you may be swayed to bet higher the next day to try and re-coop your funds which is a huge no-no! Better still, give yourself 3 envelopes for the night with $50 in each for 6pm, 9pm and 11pm! Don't put $20 bills in there because you're bound to lose it all at once. Use $5 bills. The act of continuously putting money in the machine should be enough for your brain to catch on the fact that you're losing your butt. Once the first envelope is done, go and refresh in your room, grab a bite or sip on a cocktail at the bar. The whole point is to keep that positive energy going and staying active. Bad mojo can ruin it all for you, so have fun with a realistic outlook. 

What to Play?
There are volatile machines (tough to win on, but when you do it can be huge) and there are non-volatile machines (pays out more frequently but at lower amounts). Of course they don't label that for us, so you'll have to go by memory of watching my videos. Another trick is that progressive machines (ones with large jackpots that keep progressively rising) tend to be a bit more volatile. At a low budget you'll want to keep your bets low. Even at a $3 max bet, your $50 budget can be gone in as little as 17 spins, or 1 minute. So be smart. If you're a Rudies member, you've seen dozens of Rudies win huge jackpots at 50cent or 80 cent bets, so don't think for a second you have to max bet. Keep your max to $2 or under per spin. Honestly whenever I max bet, I swear everyone sitting beside me betting 8 cents or 50cents a spin gets that bonus 3 times as often as I do. So take the pressure off, get your free drinks from the servers while betting 18 cents and and have fun! 
If luck is on your side and you find yourself UP $100 for example, don't take that as a sign to start upping your bets. That is a sure way to lose it twice as quickly. Keep to the same level of bets that got you the wins in the first place. It must be working!

Make it FUN!
Turn it into a game and give each envelope a purpose. Perhaps you want to only play one style of game, or only play until you get a bonus, or only do 20 spins per machine. One of my favorite things to do is play until you make 5 times your bet back and get off. Or cash out after you make a profit, even if it's after the first spin! Maybe you want to take some bigger chances, so allocate one of your envelopes for $3 spins on a non-volatile game. If you lose it, well you still have another 9 envelopes, so no biggie. But at least you gave in to some of that temptation. 

Group Pull it UP!
Playing with friends? Pool your money and that $50 budget is now $100! Take turns spinning and set up some rules and follow a game plan together. It definitely helps you be more accountable when you play with friends....so long as they are as responsible as you and follow the rules!

Celebrate the small wins!
You're betting 50 cents a spin and you just had a $50 win when your whole budget was $50? Take that money and stash it away in your Winners Bank!! You basically just won the lottery (seriously, the machine was meant to TAKE your money, not give it away), so rejoice and take it home with you. Even if you're up $10 on a machine, take that money and run. You beat the system!

​Notice I've used the term "lose it all" quite a bit. That's because the odds are forever in the favor of the casino. If you lose, you really don't 'lose', because you came and had an adrenaline rush of gambling and that is an accomplishment and a win. And hey, if you went away with some of your original money, or with a profit - then amazing! I'd say I leave a casino with a winning trip on 1 out of every 5 trips. Sometimes I'll have three back to back winning trips, but that usually is followed up by a big slump. Winning money or even jackpots is never a given, it's a bonus! Go to the casino for the experience, for the excitement and with a donation in hand! Win or lose, you have accomplished your mission if you leave the casino satisfied and with a smile on your face.

I'll end with something to make you think twice about splurging on higher bets. Here are my top 5 Jackpots by bet amount, win and payout percentage. Notice which one OBLITERATED the other bets by payout, it's unreal!

Wheel of Fortune - $50 Bet, $10,000 Win, 200xWin
Cleopatra 2 - $9 Bet, $7385 Win, 820xWin
Triple, Double Red Hot Strike - $10 Bet, $11,250 Win, 1125xWin
Double Easy Money - $6 Bet, $10,000 Win, 1666xWin
>>Mighty Cash - $0.80 Bet, $7234 Win, 9042xWin

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