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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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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​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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Bingo games were popularized in some states by the company VGT, now owned by Aristocrat, and a lot of investments in the idea and the system were made by the Seminole tribe in Florida. You can spot them pretty clearly as a bingo card is placed on the screen and the games are rendered against the cards as the slot reels are spinning. Some players have played them enough to be able to spot winning/losing patterns on the cards faster than the reels can render.

Does One Pay Better Than the Other?
Paybacks on Class III machines are set machine by machine - the casino decides what they want to pay back out of a selection of a half dozen or so choices. Most casinos will select the setting closest to what they want to achieve for that denomination(s) across their gaming floor.

Similarly, a tribe can set the Bingo prize levels to achieve the payback they wish to see for the game. As such, both have a level of control for the casino to decide what they want to pay.

Accordingly, neither will guarantee to pay better than the other; it’s up to the casinos themselves to make that call, as long as it meets the state-mandated minimums, which are usually laughably low compared to what most casinos actually pay back.

Many players will find it frustrating to learn that most tribes are not required to report their payback percentages. Some, like in Connecticut, do, because of the agreements they made with the state, but that’s an exception.

If I Don’t See a Bingo Card, Does That Mean It’s a Vegas-Style Machine?
Not necessarily. Some states, like New York, allow for other types of games that are also not governed by an RNG, but aren’t bingo either. Sites like the American Casino Guide give you a breakdown state by state of the games offered and by who, and can help you figure it out a bit. Some games act like virtual scratch-off cards, and some even use historical horse racing results to determine the outcome.

Many of these other alternatives are set up to support horse racing facilities get around slot machine limitations and regulations through legal loopholes, just as the Class II machines were designed to get around Bingo regulations in a similar way. And like the others, usually there is no real difference in long-term play unless you get very granular, as the payback scenarios are set up over time to basically achieve the casino’s desired outcome.

Conclusion
While Vegas-style slots and Bingo machines take very different courses to get you to your outcome, in reality both play similarly, and many of you may not have even noticed that you’re playing a different sort of game. The next time you get a big win, if you see you’re on a Class II machine, you might find that the right reaction is to stand up and yell out BINGO!

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.
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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. 
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I have gambled a lot in my day, and the majority of that over the past 3 years whilst creating content for my YouTube channel. I am very good at teaching you tips and tricks, and it all stems from screwing it up first on my own, haha. So I'll try to cover a few mistakes you should learn from me.

GET OFF THE MACHINE
Oh my goodness, the hardest lesson to learn is WHEN to get off a machine. Keeping to a strict budget on a per machine basis is the best method to ensure you don't get burned like I have. After a night at the casino, I can ALWAYS remember which machines I stayed on too long for - and if I added up all the losses from those, they equate to the majority (if not all) of my losses for the night. I have literally sat at Lightning Link betting $5 a spin and lost $1,000 without a single bonus. I've done the same on Dragon Link at the $10 bet and I can remember many more instances that are ingrained in my head. My suggestion - just use a $20, $50 or $100 in every machine you play. If you lose it, walk away. You can always come back to it later. Just don't keep feeding those bills as your eyes gloss over in a matrix of sorts waiting for a non-guarantee to occur.

THE BEST OFFERS ARE USUALLY THE WORST
I've been lured to drive 6 hours to a casino because they offered a free BBQ only to find out, I only get the basic model IF I hit 5,000 points on my players card, but with another 15,000 points I get the deluxe version. (fooled me twice!) OR, you actually do drive 6 hours and get the BBQ, but then you have to gamble enough while there in order to keep more offers coming only ending up losing MORE money than the BBQ was worth. Would you actually pay $2000 for a BBQ you didn't really need in the first place? Or on the opposite end, did you really just drive 45 minutes to get a kitchen tool set worth $10 that you didn't even need? Read the fine print, and only spend the money at the casino you want to spend at the casino.

TIER LEVELS
This ties into the last point. I've gone to a casino just in order to get 20,000 points in order to keep my high tier status. If you take into account all the money you could lose in order to reach that, it may not be worth it in the end. I actually thought I was so smart once. I needed 50,000 tier points and knew the casino gave a ton of points if you bought concert tickets. So I proceeded to spend $1,000 in concert tickets in order to resell them and get the points. Well, turns out I couldn't sell all the tickets and I ended up with tickets I couldn't use and spending money for them. Chances are the next tier level perks aren't worth the extra money you may lose on the deal, so just be happy with what you have.

DOUBLE DIPPING
An early mistake I made in Vegas, was giving my friends my free rooms to use so we could all hang out together. I didn't realize (i was super new to Vegas) that by using a room, they expected you to play a bunch in order to 'pay' for it. So all of my awesome perks and giveaways disappeared over night, and all my cheap friends had a great experience that cost me instead of them. Only use your deals for yourself, unless you never plan to go there again.

DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS
First off, bringing a credit card is the biggest mistake you can make (and I used to do it when I was new to gambling in my twenties). Aside from it being a bad idea because you're using money you don't have to gamble with, you are also immediately charged fees. So that $100 you just took out could end up costing you $130, so now you need to make 30% more on the slots just to break even. NEVER use a credit card and just leave the debit card at home while you're at it. Bring only the cash you are able to lose while keeping within your entertainment budget.

THE MORE, NOT THE MERRIER
I used to play at every casino I could, splitting up my bank roll amongst them all. Although I was always smart enough to use my players card, I didn't realize that I was hurting my offers in the long run. I was playing less money for shorter spurts of time at 5 casinos and getting $10 offers. When I finally figured it out, I decided to put all my eggs in one basket and my overall offers improved. Play more time at one casino and your offers (and tier level) will improve.

What other mistakes have you made at the casino? Share your experiences on our Facebook Post!

​Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

If only you knew the amount of questions I get asked on a daily basis, haha. I've hand selected a few recurring ones below.

Deb Fuller: "How can you identify volatile machines before playing it? Other than better percentage payouts with larger denominations is there a method you use to stay away from machines that just take all your money."
Brian Christopher: Unfortunately there are no signs on machines that tell you if a machine is volatile or not. Best bet is to watch videos online to see how the pays go. It's a good idea to watch videos of people live playing, rather than those who just show their wins, as that won't give you an accurate read. If a machine does have progressives on it, it automatically will become more volatile. Especially the state-wide progressive machines are even harder to win on. And of course Cleopatra, haha. She's just plain ole rude and volatile!

Joe K: "You seem to travel a lot and spend long times alone without Marco by your side. I was wondering as to how you’re both able to cope with the long periods of time away from each other and how he seems to be so cool and supportive while you do this and follow your dreams?"
Brian Christopher: It has been an adjustment being on the road a lot. Luckily we try to keep my travels to two weekends per month. Marco will join on occasion, otherwise we're on our own. He's super supportive of my career and the needs of my fans. If he wasn't on board with everything, I wouldn't keep doing it.

Amelia Rosales: How was Gambling introduced to you?
Brian Christopher: I think I'm one of those anomalies wherein my family never went to the casino. It was kind of within me to always want to go. It started with scratch tickets, then bingo and finally casinos! My dad would go to the race track on occasion with friends, or play poker with them at times - but that was the extent of it and I never saw it.

Bill Flanigin: Double header... "Which machine features you favorite "bonus in a bonus"?" and
"Curious, do people smoke weed IN vegas casinos??"
Brian Christopher: My favorite 'bonus in the bonus' would have to be a toss up between Mighty Cash and all the Link games (Lightning, Dragon, Ultimate Fire). And no, smoking marijuana in casinos is a no-no and you will be kicked out.

Bobby Saumier: You say : its all about timing. How long between pulls or pushes should a player take. If max bet ..."
Brian Christopher: The answer is, it's all about timing haha. If I knew, I'd be playing right now. #LuckOfTiming. More on that under Cynthia's question below.

Janny Marose: "Using player’s card. Use it or not? Seems like I win more when not being tracked??"
Brian Christopher: Always use the card. Always. The card is not synced with what the machine does or does not pay you. Its sole purpose is to track how much money you put in the machine in order to give you points (which in turn gives you comps. The casino hopes that will bring you back to continue to lose more money!). It may 'seem' like you win more with or without your card, but it's 100% not true at all.

Anne Muir: "what movies have you played in?"
Brian Christopher: You can see the complete list on my IMDB. I'm currently ranked 44,078 out of millions of actors!

Leslie Grossman: "Which bonus games where you have to pick 3 matching symbols are pre determined and which are not?"
Brian Christopher: The general rule is if they do NOT show you the other picks after matching three, then it was pre-determined. If they show you what was behind the unselected spots (Pharoahs Fortune, Quick Hit), then it was all up to you. Some states actually do not allow you pick, thus making them all pre-determined.

Jodi Miller-Whitaker: "What are slot tournaments and HOW do they work? (Winning vs losing.) I always hear about them at the casino but never participate because I don't fully know about them."
Brian Christopher: There are two different ways of getting into a slot tournament. You are either invited to join one, or you can pay to be in one. Basically a monkey could participate, haha. Casinos turn slot machines into "Tournament Mode", and you are given a time limit of 2-5 minutes in which you will non-stop hit the spin button. Depending on the game used, the only kind of skill needed is popping items that may come up on screen, which gives you extra points. Otherwise, just hit that spin button as fast as you can and hope that you're lucky to get good line hits. People are paid out for being in the top 100 places, or whatever they decide, with freeplay or cash.

Cynthia Graff: "Let's talk about rapid fire. Do you find it productive to rapid fire bet? Do you hit more jackpots using this method? Do you use it during free game sessions? For instance, using this method to stop a second coin when you see it during Buffo Gold free game sessions."
Brian Christopher: Rapid fire does nothing but speed up the inevitable. The micro-second the SPIN button is pushed, the slot machine already knows the end result. So stopping it when you think you may line it up or get that third coin, does absolutely nothing. The only thing it does is speed up the amount of spins you can do in a short while, and change the outcome of the following spin. Inside the slot machine is a Random Number Generator (RNG) that is always flickering different numbers, say between 1 and a million. We can't see what those numbers are, but each number correlates to a placement of where the reels will land. #39854 could mean you win $5 where #39855 means you win a jackpot, or nothing at all. When you press spin, the RNG stops on a number. Since the RNG is always flickering, if you rapid fire - the next time you press spin would occur at a different time, thus changing what number it stops on and the outcome. Basically if you sneezed, thus making you press the spin button 0.392 seconds later - your outcome would be different than if you didn't. That's why #ItsAllAboutTiming.

Alice Spiekhout: "What exactly is a moderator? You thank them but what are you thanking them for? Can a moderator take out a comment that is negative before we see it when you’re live? How many moderators do you employ?"
Brian Christopher: Moderators are people who 'moderate' the comments during a live stream. Because my channel is based on having a fun, positive and responsible time - my moderators ensure that is how the chat is run as well. If people are rude or 'misbehaving', then my moderators will either remove the comment or the person behind them. My moderators are all Proud Members of the Rudies who have been part of our family for more than a year and are 100% volunteer. I'm always so grateful to them, so let's give them a round of applause: Brian, Lucinda, Carol, Bridget, Joshua, Cameron, Gregory, Kristen and Adam! Our Rudies Members have now surpassed 1500, and are really something special. #RudieLove

Brian Christopher xoxo ❤️

"How to identify when you've gone too deep into gambling! Some people don't see it but others do. Like those who spend their paychecks at the casino and can't pay the rent..."

Thanks for bringing up such an important topic. I've written a previous blog entitled Responsible Gambling where I covered a lot about this. I will add more specifics below. 

For some people, gambling can become a form of addiction, like a drug. We have talked about the warning signs and symptoms to look for and I've touched on tricks I have used to ensure it doesn't get out of hand. First and foremost you need to recognize WHY we go gambling and WHAT we can expect from it. Ask any gambler why they're in the casino and most will say that they want to WIN A JACKPOT! Although that's fine and dandy, my presumption is that if you polled those same people leaving the casino, the majority are leaving with less money than they came with. 

Setting Realistic Expectations
I have always tried to keep it real on my channel and have no issues telling everyone that I lose more money than I make in the casino (as it is for everyone in the long run). The casino has made it so that you literally CAN'T win. They don't leave it up to skill, and they don't leave it up to chance. They leave it up to mathematical equations that leave it up to fact that they will win more money than you do. Every. Single. Time.
Sure you may win today or tomorrow. You may even go on a winning streak. But these complicated computers (aka slot machines) are designed to take your money. So set up the expectation that when you go to a casino, you will LOSE. If a normal night out on the town costs you $100, then that should be your casino budget. Why all of a sudden would you need to spend $1,000 to have a good time? You could just as easily hire a limousine to drive you around the city, with reservations at the top restaurant and hotel in the city for the same price! If you go to a casino expecting to win a jackpot, you are more likely to come out a loser. Go in there and plan to lose it, yet be happy if you win $5. Because you definitely are not winning $5 at Mama Rosetti's Fine Dining Italian Restaurant.

When it becomes a problem
Gambling is a form of entertainment, NOT a form of making income. If you are short on your rent, going to the casino to make the remaining $200 is the absolute worst idea. Chances are (and factually so),that you'll end up losing more. I get it, being short on funds is NOT a good place to be. I've held multiple jobs at times in my life and still struggled to pay the bills. But the casino should not be seen as a bank, but more of a money pit. Food, shelter, family and savings need to come before all else. I personally follow the financial guru, Dave Ramsey on the radio and YouTube. He gives sound advice on getting out of debt and living a safe, debt free lifestyle. Now he is not a fan of gambling, as he sees it as wasting money (and rightfully so). But, if done responsibly, with your entertainment budget - then I don't see an issue. I'd rather gamble with $200 than pay that amount to watch a screen of someone at a concert lip syncing from the nose bleed section. 

If you find yourself down on your luck, then you need to reach out for help to your family, friends or other outreach programs to help get you back on track. A casino can be a dark path for many people. We all read those articles of that ONE person who hit the jackpot on Wheel of Fortune, or that ONE guy who won the Grand on an 80cent bet (lucky bum). But the chances of those occurring are extremely rare and can never be counted on. What I do on YouTube is a form of entertainment for YOU. Be entertained, but do not forget that I am losing my ass while doing so. If you need it and are struggling, seek out a friend to slap you upside the head or reach out to your local gamblers anonymous. I'm always there for you if you need a good slap as well 😬. I've placed some links down below for you to check out. 

Meanwhile, next week I'll be answering a slew of more questions posed by you all, from people who filled out the form down below. Keep them coming!!

Brian xoxo ❤️


For more information or if you think you may have a problem, I encourage you to reach out to friends and family and to visit these suggested places as outlined on HelpGuide.org :

The National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline – Offers a confidential, 24-hour helpline for problem gamblers or their family members in the U.S. Call 1-800-522-4700. (NCPG)
Gamblers Anonymous – Twelve-step Gamblers Anonymous program, an international support network of meetings to assist people who have a gambling problem. Gam-Anon for the problem gambler's spouse, family members, or close friends. (Gamblers Anonymous)
Gamcare – Offers support, information, and advice for those with a gambling problem in the UK. Call the helpline 0845 6000 133. (Gamcare)
Gambling Help Online – Provides 24-hour helpline in Australia for counseling, information, and referrals. Call 1800 858 858. (Gambling Help Online)
Canadian Resources for Those Affected by Problem Gambling – Find help and information on problem gambling in your area of Canada. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
What Is Problem Gambling? – Learn about the gambling continuum and the key differences between recreational gambling and problem gambling. (British Columbia Responsible & Problem Gambling Program)
Freedom from Problem Gambling (PDF)   – Self-help workbook for compulsive gamblers, with tips on how to avoid relapse and fight gambling urges. (UCLA Gambling Studies Program and California Department of Public Health)
Choosing a Treatment Facility – Learn what treatments are appropriate for problem gambling and what questions you should ask when look at facilities. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
Problem Gamblers and their Finances (PDF) – In-depth guide for treatment professionals on how to help a problem gambler cope with financial problems and pressures. (National Endowment for Financial Education)
Help for Family, Friends, Employers, and Co-Workers – Learn how gambling addiction affects family and friends and what you can do to address the problem. (Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services)
Personal Financial Strategies for the Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers (PDF) – Designed to help families deal with personal financial issues due to a loved one's problem gambling. (National Council on Problem Gambling)

I asked my Rudies Fan Club what questions they wanted answered, so here are a select few:

Leslie Pravda Grossman: When are the picks during a bonus game predetermined and when are they actually your choices?
Slot Manufacturers don’t publicly announce it, but the general rule is that in a bonus when you must match 3 identical symbols or even just 1, if after making your selection, the slot reveals what the other options would have been had you chosen them, then it is NOT pre-determined. Such examples include bonuses from Quick Hit, Enchanted Unicorn, Cleopatra 2 and Pharaohs Fortune. Casinos in the New York State Lottery for example, do not allow real choosing. It is the only instance I’ve ever seen a pre-determined quick hit bonus.
If on the other hand it does not reveal what the other options could have been had you chosen them, chances are it is indeed pre-determined. Most games involving a picking bonus for a progressive win are pre-determined including Dancing Drums, Fu Dao Le and 88 Fortunes.

Carol Leonard Reynolds: (What are) The pros and cons of having a successful youtube channel.
Well that’s a difficult one, haha. I’m absolutely humbled to have become successful on Youtube. I worked hard to get where I am and I have no regrets. The cons come from the negativity. Most of the negativity comes from other channels and their followers, which is quite ridiculous to say the least. As if they have nothing better to do than run their mouth about someone they have never met. I suppose it really is no different than a workplace job where there is always that one person who is always running their mouth and doesn’t know when to be quiet, lol. The hours I work is another downside. Most people assume I just gamble and then sit on my butt. Truth be told I end up working from 8am until 8pm, seven days a week. I’m even writing this blog during my flight rather than watching ‘A Star is Born’ which is on my bucket list! Marco has been most generous of his time with me. The Pros are endless which is really what keeps me going. The constant messages I receive on a daily basis from people whose lives I have changed for the better – those who have been dealt a poor hand, are disabled or are stuck in a hospital with little to do with their time. Holding my numerous events also gives me the opportunity to meet everyone which is something I absolutely love. Thanks to my channel I now have a full-time career which is rare for most entertainers. Most people don’t realize that most entertainers work paycheck to paycheck or even can’t survive on their income alone. It is reported that 70% of SAG actors make under $16,000 a year! For many years I was a bartender and lyft driver to supplement my acting income. The biggest pro of course, is my Rudies. They’ve truly become an extended family. I love hearing about their casino trips, especially when they’ve formed new relationships from within the group itself. Another great perk is the fact that I’m able to employ staff and pay them a good wage. It’s very important to me to always provide quality content while sharing the success with those who got me there.  

Sandra Howe-Forney: Being a You tube Slot personality; how to remain positive although you are hitting nothing!
Haha, it’s funny but true. One thing I have never hid from you all, is the fact that I (everyone really) lose more than I make at the casino. It’s not possible to make money at it long term. So when I’m doing a live stream or sitting through a losing streak where I can’t seem to get a break – it’s important for me to remember that slot machines are designed to take my money. I understand how they are created and that my only goal should be in enjoying the ride. The destination is as important as the journey. It’s all about the anticipation of that big win that could come at any time. It only takes one!!

Kimberly Nolen Glover: Ways to get people to move who are hogging 3 machines at once.
Understanding the rules of a casino is the first step. At my local casino, San Manuel, players are not allowed to play more than one machine unless they hold a top tiered card. At that point, they can play a second machine. So if I see someone playing two or three machines, I usually just roll my eyes and keep moving. But at times when it is impossible to get on a machine and I REALLY want to get on it, I will ask them politely to let me sit down. That usually doesn’t go over well, but you can remind them that those are the rules and that if the casino wasn’t jam packed, it wouldn’t be an issue for you. Most likely they still won’t want to move, so it’s your call if you want to ask an attendant for assistance. Knowing the rules of the casino means that there is no reason at all to raise your voice or get rude.  An attendant will do that for you.

Hope Fletcher Lopez: When is the ideal time for you to be approached by your fans? Live-streams seem challenging especially when you are in a bonus and we all want to be extra sensitive when you are filming!
Personally, any time is good while I’m on the casino floor. If I’m live, I love meeting fans. When I’m recording a video, it’s a little harder to stop recording so I may ask you to hold on for a minute til my bonus finishes or something. The only time I like my privacy is when I’m having a meal in a restaurant. That’s my quiet time to relax and separate from the casino life. I find it even more awkward when I can tell someone is over my shoulder, or worse, filming me "secretly" to say they saw me. I'd much rather you just come over and say hello. I'm harmless!

Leslie-Dave Kotula: ​If you hit a large jackpot is it wise to take a portion in a check or get it all in cash?
I think most gamblers should probably ask for a jackpot to be in the form of a check. The temptation to take that money and try to grow it into something bigger is too large. When you have $10,000 in your pocket, that high limit room is calling your name. You feel invincible! So unless you have strong will power, or hold onto 3 winners banks haha, then a check is a great idea. Three times now I have received over $10,000 in cash and it just makes you super paranoid. As a guy without a purse, I wedge it in my pocket and it barely fits and even comes out the top. Then you’re always looking over your shoulder in case someone is following you! Heck, even if I had a purse I'd be holding against me nonstop. If you’re staying at the casino hotel, then take it directly to your safe. One tip is asking for a member of security to follow you to your car or room. Another great tip is that you can request the casino to mail the W2 form to your house so that you don’t lose it in the excitement. If you’re a high roller and get multiple W2’s in a night, then this method is strongly suggested.

When we walk into a casino, we all have goals and wild expectations. Learn what my bucket list includes next week!

Have a Question you would like answered? Put it down below! Also, enjoy FREE SHIPPING at CasinoSwag.com Thursday May 2 to Monday May 6, 2019 with promo code: MAYFLOWERS19

Brian Christopher xoxo  ​❤️
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Margie Lopez (and numerous other people) asks, "In your opinion and experience do you think there’s a better time of day to play and win at casinos?”

I’m not sure if there has been one question I have been asked more than this one! Nor have I heard more opinions on the matter. All I can offer is my best informed and educated response based on speaking with slot manufacturers and casinos.

• Morning.
• Afternoon.
• Evening.
• Weekends.
• Holidays.
• End of the Month.
• Beginning of the Month.
• End of the Quarter.
• Brian's Birthday. 

I’ve heard it all, these are the times when you feel a casino is paying or when you feel it is tight. Perhaps the easiest thing to consider is this. If you are a casino and you want to attract people to come, are you going to make some people happy and piss off others based upon when they decide to visit? Probably not.

Secondly, what is the process involved in changing a slot machines payout percentage (the percentage in which a slot machine is designed to pay back to the player)? Many people believe, and use the saying, “they flicked the switch”, meaning they’ve made the slots pay out poorly. Well there is no actual switch I’m sorry to report. There was a movement to make casinos server based, but that went to the wayside years ago. When I recently visited Scientific Games, I asked them what the process was like. Well you may be surprised to learn that in order to change the payout percentage, a casino must appoint at least 2 employees to go up to a machine, open it up and make adjustments inside. This process takes up to 45 minutes per machine. PER MACHINE. So in Cosmopolitan with around 1300 slots machines, that would take them 975 hours, or 40 days to complete. Or San Manuel would take 140 days nonstop, while employing 2-3 employees to complete the task. My guess is that it may not make sense for them to do that.

What they can do instead is move some machines to another area of the casino, which takes a LOT of work and effort to do, and then adjust it at that moment if they chose to.
What you need to remember is that Casinos must follow strict laws set out by the government. They are not about to jeopardize their future on a few slot machines or percentage points
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Now, I can already hear some of you screaming “NOPE, you’re wrong. I always lose when I go there on holidays, and I always win when I go first thing in the morning. Well, I will just place you in the same category of people who swear that by slapping the button, stopping the reels or touching the screen helps their odds. It’s something we believe because we’ve seen it work with our own eyes – but it doesn’t always work. I’ve seen screen rubbers rub that darn screen 20 times before getting a bonus and then think they did that on their own (insert face palm here). If they think so, that’s great. But it’s not based on fact. Just like YOU always winning in the mornings is a true thing, otherwise quit your job and become a full time morning button pusher, haha.

Another theory that I'll couple into this blog, is the thought that corner slot machines pay out more than others. Well I’ve learned that it is in fact TRUE that corner or end machines do pay out more! The catch - that doesn’t mean they have a higher payout percentage. It just means they are played more. It’s the same as being on an airplane – who wants the middle seat? Not me! The best example of this ringing true for me was when I attended Hard Rock Casino’s grand opening (great video) in Atlantic City. I got to play the slot machines before it was open to the public. All progressive machines started at the base amounts, so you could clearly see that the ones on the ends had higher progressives since they were played more. Therefore it only makes sense that they pay more (often!). 

Based on all of my jackpot wins, they have occurred at all times of days including holidays and weekends. It’s all about timing and it only takes one. Just don’t get #SlotBlocked!

I tell you, slot machines can be darn confusing. Gone are the days of 3 reel machines with just bars, cherries and 7’s. What else is confusing is navigating through all of my blogs, so next week I'll guide you through the best of the best!

Til then,
Brian xoxo ❤️

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Tracy Dickson asks "Extra bets or more/better bets on certain machines. Is it really worth it to pay the "extra" or not?”. It’s an awesome question, and one I will do my best to answer.
 
Some games have two rows of bets (Seinfeld, Zeus, Kronos, World of Wonka, Flintstones and many more). They have regular bets, and then they have ‘More and Better’ ones. So why wouldn’t everyone choose the more and better? For starters they are often more expensive or offer a lower payout percentage. They also have nothing to do with increasing your win size on each regular spin! They are strictly saying that if you get a bonus or feature (depending on the game), then you are ‘more likely’ to have a better bonus. Or some simply say you have better odds of getting the bonus. So is it really worth it to spend extra money every spin to get the opportunity? 

Let’s try an example,
 
You bet the $3 normal MAX BET and after 40 spins, get the bonus and win $30.
OR
You bet the $4.50 ‘More and Better’ MAX BET and after 40 spins, get the bonus and win $75!
 
Well it sounds like a no brainer, you won more than 2 times the amount for only paying an extra $1.50! However, you forget that you are betting an extra $1.50 on every spin to get that, so on 40 spins you actually put in $60 towards it. Let’s also not forget that every single line hit you had in those first 39 spins paid you the exact same regardless of $3 or $4.50 (since the extra $1.50 strictly goes to the bonus). So in this example, you paid $60 more over the course of 40 spins at the $4.50 More and Better bet to win $45 more in the bonus. Do the math, it didn’t work out this time.

​​Now I can tell you that from experience, my bonuses are rarely much better. Granted, I have seen friends get some big hits off of them. But after generally always betting more and better, I’m definitely not ahead.
 
Another great, and different example, is World of Wonka. 

They have two rows of bets that both have a Max Bet of $6, where one of them promises more and frequent Oompa Loompa bonuses! So why on earth wouldn’t you go for that one instead? It’s all in the fine print below the button. ​The More and Better $6 bet pays you 8X on pay-lines, whereas the regular $6 bet pays you 12X on pay-lines for all regular spins. So in this instance, you are giving away 50% of your money towards the ‘opportunity’, or in their words you are "more likely" to get the Oompa Loompa feature. Is this worth it? Some may say ‘it’s all about timing’, because it is! The chances are higher to get that bonus, but they’re certainly not guaranteed – nor are the outcomes of those bonuses.

Now if you watch my videos, you’ll mostly ALWAYS see me playing the more and better. So why do I do that? It’s because I got sucked into the potential of winning more! But I’m telling you now, no more! Those manufacturers know exactly what they’re doing because it worked on me and it is catching on for many machines.

​I have one more example for you that is slightly different, and one I’m not 100% sure if I have the answer on: JACKPOT STREAMS FEATURE on those coin pushing machines. Once again there are two rows of buttons. The bottom row are the regular bets (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 credits) and top row are the ‘extra jackpot chance’ buttons. You can choose to pay a lot more for higher chances to get a bonus and win a progressive with an extra 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 credits. Don’t forget, it’s an opportunity to get a bonus on each spin, and it’s an opportunity to win a progressive. 

​Even if you get the bonus, you can walk away with $7.50 as a bonus prize or the Mini for $50 or something. Now that I say it out loud, and does sound a lot like the other examples I talked about above. I have max bet the jackpot chances and minimum bet the regular spins and put hundreds of dollars in with no bonus before (on many occasions). You really do think that you will get the bonus because you are doing everything ‘right’ in your head. But I think we forget that we are dealing with highly intelligent computers. Not slot machines, but computers. They are technologically designed to take our money, and take it as quickly and easily as possible with us thinking that we are winning, or at least make us believe we are.
 
So after spewing all of that out, are any of them really worth it? It’s a gamble. And not one I think I’ll take any longer…unless I feel lucky. Don’t forget, it’s all about timing! Here's a Video I shot trying out the More and Better on Zeus and Kronos. You be the judge!
 
If all of the above isn’t confusing enough, does it really matter what time of day we play at? Find out next week!
 
Brian xoox ❤️
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First off, there is no sure way of winning every time. Otherwise I would never leave the casino and just keep winning. But there are steps to take in order to get the best bang for your buck!
 
Higher Denomination Machines

In last weeks blog, What are Payout Percentages, we discovered that the higher denomination a machine, the higher the payout percentage! So if you’re going to bet $5/spin you may as well play that on a 10c denomination machine or $1 machine rather than a penny machine. In the long run, you could win more.  Notice I use the word ‘could’, because of course there will be that guy who bets 88cents and wins $10,000 – but probability is against him.
 
Avoid Progressive Machines.
 
When a machine has a large progressive machine with a Grand of $10,000 or more, a large portion of each bet goes to pay out that one person. And if it’s a wide area progressive jackpot (like Wheel of Fortune or Mega Bucks with jackpots in the millions), then your odds of winning and your payout percentage drops a further 5%. There is one exception…
 
Must Pay By.
 
Some Slot Machines have progressives that must be paid by a certain amount. Don’t be fooled though, if it must be paid by $500 and it’s at $490 – it could still take another $5,000 in bets for it to actually go off (based on it going up 1 cent for every $5 bet which is not uncommon). Knowing how close it actually is and how much those amounts go up per spin may actually give you the best odds of winning if you can figure it out mathematically in your favor!
 
Age before Beauty.
 
Older Casinos have to compete with newer prettier ones, so they may up their payout percentages to attract players. Old Vegas has slightly higher odds than the strip, and outside of there on the Boulder Strip, it’s even higher. Those large fountains and chandeliers don’t just pay for themselves!
 
Under the same category, older machines will often have bigger payout percentages. I’ve often heard that the exact same game that is 10 years older will payout more. Why? They were manufactured back when payout percentages were higher (a rumor I’ve heard from an actual slot manufacturer).
 
Leave while you’re ahead.
 
I know, I know, easier said than done. BUT, remembering my blog last week – if a slot machine is designed to payout 89% and you’re up 110% - RUN!!! Take those winnings because you have already beaten the system. Sure, you’re only up $20 – but if you keep playing you risk losing that $20 and the rest of your ticket!
 
Use Cash, not Tickets.
 
When I get home from a casino, I ALWAYS remember the biggest losing machines and I ask myself “WHY did I keep playing??”. Often times it’s because I stuck a large ticket in the machine. It’s as if it holds a lower value than cash. If I stick in a hundred, I’ll lose a hundred. If I put in a ticket for $379.34, I’m going to lose that just the same! File those tickets away and use cash.
 
Better SAFE than Sorry.
 
When you have a collection of tickets, cash them out. Take some of the profits from the games and put them in your pocket safe, the Winners Bank! At only $26, it’s the best investment you’ll ever make, and it will pay for itself the first time you use it. (and if you follow my Affiliate Link, you’ll Save 10% with code: BrianChris

Play with Friends.
 
I have good friends and I have baaaaaad ones. The bad ones will encourage me to keep playing while the others (usually the ones who don’t gamble as much….Marco….) will tell me to RUN more. Best to listen to the Marco’s of the world!
 
READ the Payouts.
 
This is definitely one thing I do NOT do. However, it is important, especially if playing video poker. Side by Side poker machines may payout different! My game is Jacks or Better, and you’ll only see me sitting down if it’s set to 9/6 (9to1 payout on full house, 6to1 payout on flush). Some casinos have 9/5 or 8/5 or even worse!
 
Watch me Play!
 
Be informed. Watch from my mistakes and see what works for me and what doesn’t. I don’t have all the answers, but I sure as heck have thousands of hours of proof on my channel.

This is probably a good time to remind you to check if you are subscribed to both my
DAILY Slot Channel and my LIVE Slot Channel. Are you? Then you’re winning already! And to find out where I’ll be next…read next weeks blog!
 
Brian xoxo ❤️
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Payout Percentage for slot machines effectively means how much money on average over the lifetime of a slot machine, it pays back to you – in percent.
 
For example, if a single slot machine brings in $1 Million Dollars ‘Coin In’ and pays out $900,000 ‘Coin Out’ – then it has a 90% payout percentage (or 10% goes to the casino as profit). This is designed mathematically as the probability of what may transpire.
 
Casinos are able to adjust the payout percentage of a game based upon how the slot manufacturer set the game up and on local laws. Most slot machines will be pre-set with the ability to adjust from 85-95% payout. If a casino would like to encourage more patrons, then they may increase how much they pay back. Some older casinos who have to compete with the newer prettier casinos, for example, will usually have a higher payback. I’ve heard from some casinos who don’t serve alcohol having to increase their percentages so that they could compete with those who did serve.
 
While the majority of Indian Casinos are not legally obligated to report their payout percentages, other casinos are required to do so and can be found in the American Casino Guide. Many people assume that Indian Casinos (or even Bingo machines for that matter) are set lower because of this, but it’s not true. If a casino has poor payouts, then people would simply not go. And this year, I am KILLING it at the Indian casinos (knock on wood). In some locations like Las Vegas, the city does not announce the percentages by casino, but rather by location. Aka Strip Casinos, Downtown Casinos etc. Some states break down the payout percentages by denomination and others as a whole for the casino or even city!
 
Not all Slot Machines are created equal…
 
Penny Machines. Oh how I love thee. They are usually the most fun games with the best bonuses, music and graphics. But don’t be fooled – they have the WORST payout percentages. Penny machines can be set to payout around 89%. A misconception is that this means that 89% of people end up winning while only 11% lose. Or if you put in $100 into a machine - that you are guaranteed to cash out with at least $89. WRONG!! Here’s an example:
 
If one person puts $5 in a slot machine and wins $1,000 then they have a payout percentage of 2,000%. That means that a further 224 people (or so) who also put in $5 will have a 0% payout percentage (go broke). The grand total of that? An 89% payout percentage. (Of course, you’d have to add a lot more zeroes to my example to show a true comparison of a real slot machines life, and a lot more winners at varying amounts).
 
Progressive Slot Machines
 
When you see machines with large progressive jackpots – let’s say for this example they are set to a 90% payout. That certainly does not mean that 90% of people are winners. It’s probably more like (this is completely made up by my semi-educated guess) 0.001% win a jackpot, 10% make a good profit, 20% make a small profit, 20% break even and 50% lose all their money. Because of this, progressive machines are most difficult to pull a profit because most of the money that goes into the machine goes toward paying out that 1 PERSON who takes the top prize.
 
Wow, what a buzz kill. So what games should we play?
 
One clear fact is that higher denomination machines (not bet amount, but denomination) have higher payout percentages. Pennies are the lowest, followed by 2cent, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1 and so forth up to $100 and above. When you hit the $100 bet range or more, they can have close to a 95% payout! So why wouldn’t we all just bet on $100 machines? Again, they usually have a large progressive amount or Jackpot Amount that will account for most of the winnings thus generally making you a loser.
 
Does this mean that the casino can ‘flip a switch’ at any time and adjust the payout percentage?
 
No. No. No. Everyone, including myself, LOVES to blame a casino at times saying that “Oh this section is not paying out”, or “they’re under renovations and have to pay for it” or “It’s the holidays so they’ve flipped the switch!”. It’s just not true no matter how many times you say it. Sometimes you are just darned lucky, and sometimes you are not just darned unlucky. In order for a casino to adjust a payout percentage on a slot machine, they have to open it up and make adjustments to each individual machine. This process can take up to 45 minutes to do, so by the time they are done, the holiday would be over! So no, there is no man in a booth getting ready to shut it down. There was a time when casinos were hoping to go to server based machines, but it didn't happen.
 
Any tips?
 
Play within your limits. If you normally bet $5/spin, rather than play a penny machine with an 87% payout, why not play a $1 denomination machine for the same bet amount of $5/spin with a 92% payout! That’s why when you see me playing Lightning Link, I always do the 10cent denomination for $5 a spin rather than max betting the 1 cent version. When it does come to multi-denomination machines like Lightning Link, the jury is out as to whether the payout percentages actually change or not. I have heard that it depends on the manufacturer. So in that case, I’ll play Lightning Link in the High Limit room instead with the exact same 10cent denomination at $5/spin bets (the lowest on that machine). Or better still, try your hand at Video Poker for higher paybacks (assuming you know how to play!).
 
So why do I play penny slots after knowing all of this?
 
Can you blame me? They’re too much darn fun!! Imagine if all of my videos were on single line $1 machines or me just doing 2 spins on a $100 machine. No one watches for just that! So I will take the 5% cut in payout percentage if it means I have more fun.
 
Don’t forget, payout percentages are not advertised by casinos nor are they on slot machines, except….LIGHTNING ZAP!! This particular game, created by Everi, is set to start as a whopping 90% payback and they often advertise that at casinos! I’ve also noticed that while playing slots at Dotty’s in Vegas, the slot machines would encourage me to ‘up’ by denominations for higher payout percentages! I think if slot manufacturers caught on to that, it would be very smart. Wouldn’t you bet $3 instead of $2 if it told you your payout would go from 87% to 90%? It sure worked on me, although I ended up losing quicker.

Here's an AMAZING HIT I got in Reno on Lightning Zap on a $2 bet with a 24,450% payback! Is that right? It sounds too high...but when winning $2 on a $2 bet is 100%, I guess it adds up quickly!
 
There are of course even more tricks and tips to try and make the biggest bang for your buck. More on that next week!
 
Brian xoxo ❤️
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 I suppose I always just assumed people would figure it out by watching the videos, but turns out this is a very popular question to ask. How do Group Slot Pulls work? I’m hoping this will answer all questions I’ve seen in the comments of my past videos.
 
First off, I have to get permission from a casino to be able to record there. Some casinos have open filming policies, so they reap the benefits of my attendance.
 
Basic rules are simple:

1. You must be of legal age to play.
2. There is no cost to join for Rudies Members, however I have instituted a $10 fee for non-members to deter people from signing up and then cancelling last second. It’s always a shame when I have to turn away dozens of people to then find out I would have had room for them. I always get 10% who drop out the day before and another 10% who just don’t show up. So I try to offer more tickets to compensate, but if everyone does show up (which has happened), there are too many of us! Each participant will receive 2 souvenirs from the event!
3. Everyone puts in the exact same money, myself included! This means that on days when I’ve held 6 group pulls of $200 to $1000 a group, I’m putting in $2,400!
4. Everyone splits the wins (or losses) equally. It fascinates me the number of people who watch my group pulls and think that I actually take all the winnings for myself, haha.

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How do you choose the Games?
As far as the games we play, I usually narrow down the options to 3-5 games and have the participants vote on them. The games I choose are based off of denomination, bet amounts, as well as location in the casino. I have to ensure there will be enough space around a machine for a large group without causing an issue for other patrons or staff in the casino. I also try to make it so that each participant gets around 6-10 spins each. The minimum amount of spins I want to have on a single machine is 40. I figure that generally speaking that should be enough spins to get at least one bonus (sometimes we get multiple and other times none at all!). On occasion a casino will require that I choose the slot machines in advance so that they can inform security where we will be or even turn that machine off for us to play which is awesome. In those cases, I use my best judgement in choosing the machine for the group.
 
Legal Issues
Legally speaking, there are some things I do to ensure no one leaves the casino with all the money on a spin they did. I will only use my players card in the machine. Sure, I get the points from it which results in me getting maybe $10-$20 in freeplay – but I do that to safeguard the money. (And believe me, I don’t run these huge events to make an extra $20, and I play enough on my own to already be in the top tiers). More importantly, some states say whosever card is in the machine is responsible for the money and the taxes. Imagine if you’re in a group of 20 people you’ve never met and one person spins the wheel and hits $10,000. They could easily demand that it’s their money and leave with it. Some casinos are really awesome and provide me with a specific players card for the group which will equally allow us to all share in the players points. I wish they all were able to accommodate this. The other safeguards I use is making everyone sign a waiver agreeing to our terms (where they also agree to having their image in my videos online).

I live far away, can I send you money to be in included in the group pull?
It sounds like an awesome idea to include a ton of people, however sadly it is against the law to gamble with other peoples money and then split the money. The person legally must be in the casino.
 
Who Pays the taxes?
I agree to cover up to $5,000 worth of wins in taxes. What that means, for my group pulls, is that if the group hits $10,000 in overall wins, I will personally cover the taxes on the first $5,000, and as a group, we would split the taxes on the second half. If however we hit $6,000 in hand pays but our overall win is only $1,000, then I won’t hold back anything. In general, we do not go over $5,000 in overall wins, in fact it has only happened once. That group only had to share a couple hundred dollars in taxes among 25 people which was around $20/person.

In some States, whoever does the SPINNING is responsible for paying the taxes. In those instances, I always leave it up to the player if they want to take that chance. I also keep it to just American residents to spin so we avoid any immediate tax withholdings from those in other countries. Canadians for example have to pay taxes immediately on the spot. So if they spun a jackpot, they’d pay hundreds in taxes and end up leaving the group pull negative! To avoid that hassle and headache, in such States, I regretfully keep it to just American residents - but I'll still call them up and do the spins in their name. 
 
Bottom line, everything I do is to safeguard each other and myself. These events are put on for the enjoyment of others to not only get a chance to gamble with myself, #priceless haha, but more importantly give people the opportunity to play high limit slots when they otherwise may not have had that chance. And also give them their 5 seconds of fame!
 
Do you tip on the hand pays?
Just like in my own play, we always tip the slot attendants. Rather than pay them after every single hand pay, I pay them at the end. So if a group of 20 people is left with $5086.46, rather than pay them each back $254.32, each person would get $250 and the remaining $4.32 (or $86.40) would go to the staff as a thank you.
 
So do you WIN or LOSE overall in your Group Pulls?
When you consider that high limit slot machines have an average payout percentage of around 92% or so, you should really expect the same from a group pull. I’d say that most of the group pulls end up in a loss of around $20 a person, with a quarter of group pulls coming away winners of around $25 a person. On occasion we’ve had the group each walk away with over $100 in profit, once over $500 each in profit, and twice, we’ve had horrible a payback where we lost most of our money. To me (and most participants), it’s about the journey, the experience and the excitement! We play for 30 minutes to an hour spinning strictly high limit slots. We cheer, we jeer, we drink and we scream!! That in itself is an awesome value for your money. And if you walk away with some profit or a small loss – it’s all worth it in the end. If you read the comments on these videos from the participants, they always say they look forward to the next one! The camaraderie is infectious. Why go to the batting cages when you can play with a team! Heck, I will lose $200 in 1 minute on my own, I’m only so happy to lose $20 in 45 minutes!
 
To find out about upcoming Group Pulls or Events, it’s best to visit the Events page. To be the first person to find out about them, be sure to SIGN UP for our bi-weekly newsletter!
 
Here’s a look at BIGGEST Payout Percentage WIN as a group aboard our Rudies Cruise in 2018, and our BIGGEST Profit as a group in Las Vegas.
 
Next week we will delve into the world of payout percentages and what that means to a player…
 
Brian xoxo ❤️
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My longtime fan and friend, Kat N, wanted me to touch on etiquette in the casino, and frankly I wish this was posted at the entrance of every casino I go to :p
 
I’ll do this post as a TOP 10 LIST as opposed to my normal blogs.
 
TOP 10 PIECES OF ETIQUETTE FOR THE CASINO
  

1. Be respectful, polite and mindful of other people and their space. Have a TON of fun full of wins and excitement without ruining the experience for others
2. Put your trash in the Bin rather than on the ground or beside a machine 
3. If you smoke, which is your right, be mindful of where the wind is blowing and ensure you fully put it out in an ash tray (and please try not to ash all over the buttons).
4. Dress Up a little, it’s not your mother’s basement for goodness sake, and a little perfume goes a long way lol 
5. Do not eat your homemade lasagna (or any food) at the slot machine (though I’m guilty of this!)
6. Tip your servers, valet and staff when appropriate (see my Tipping Blog for more!) 
7. Play on only ONE Machine at a time
8. Gently press the buttons. Banging them doesn’t make the machine more obedient.
9. Do not hold a machine by leaning a chair, putting a drink on the seat, wrapping your cord around the chair or leaving a ticket for 10 cents in the machine. 
10. Remember that EVERYONE is at the Casino to have a good time. So walk around with a smile on your face and try to make the day better for all of those around you. You came for the entertainment, so remember that and have a good time. And if you encounter someone who may be a bit grumpy, remember that everyone comes from a different place and to forgive them. We are not responsible for anyone else’s actions aside from our own, so share that smile and wish them good luck.

 
You may have noticed some overlay in this blog from my Biggest Pet Peeve Blog, so be sure to check it out as well as others!

Til next week when we get a little personal about my life...

​Brian xoxo ❤️

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Vicky H wants to know, ‘When is a good time to Cash Out?’ I’ve also been asked by numerous people, How long should you stay on a Machine?
 
This is one of those “easier said than done” moments. So let me just say it, haha.
 
You should cash out when you start asking yourself ‘should I cash out?’. It’s true, right?? We sit on a machine and we are losing and losing and for some reason that finger just keeps pressing that SPIN button even though your mind is screaming at you to cash out (but the devil on your shoulder says to keep pushing because it’s ‘DUE’ to pay!). If you’re not good at listening to that voice, try this instead:
 
Based on your budget, start with a certain bill: $5, $20, $100. NEVER put a ticket in the machine unless you are prepared to lose it all (not speaking from experience….ahem…obviously…). Start your spinning, and if after your first 10 spins you haven’t lined up a single line hit, it’s time to reevaluate. Either cash out and promise to come back later (it will always be there!) or prepare yourself for another 10 losing spins, just in case.
 
I like to start with a fresh $100 in a machine, which on a $5/bet machine, will get me 20 spins. I feel it usually takes 20 to 40 spins before I can see any action. So hopefully $100 would do that for me. However, if I get down to $50 and I haven’t hit a darn thing –then it’s time to CASH OUT.
 
Now what happens if you are WINNING!! When or better still, HOW, do you cash out? So many times I hear from people that they won $500 on a machine but they just kept playing it down to nothing. Don’t be ‘that guy’. Instead, let’s say you just won a sum of money on a machine. Any of these methods are acceptable:

• CASH OUT and start with a fresh $100
• Do one or a few back up spins and CASH OUT
• Play it down to the nearest Hundred and then CASH OUT

 
My buddy Neily777 follows a Cash Out Strategy of putting $20 into a machine and cashing the ticket out if he hits $25. Then he could either put in another $20 OR move on. Making 25% profit is HUGE on slot machines, heck, breaking even is huge too! So take those wins when you can!
 
What is NOT acceptable, is to continue playing expecting to keep on winning, not setting limits, or thinking that it’s ‘HOT’. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There is no such thing as a HOT machine, nor is any machine ever DUE to pay out (unless it’s a ‘must pay by’ machine). #ItsAllAboutTiming
 
Set your limits on a machine and CASH OUT when you KNOW it’s right. And for goodness sakes, take those wins and hide them in your Winners Bank. Go home with something in your pocket as a little reminder that you DID in fact win something at the casino. 

You can get your Winners Bank from THIS SITE and remember to use promo code: BRIANCHRIS to save 10%

I'll see you all next week when we talk a little about Casino Etiquette!

Brian xoxo ❤️

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Robert P. asks, “Can you explain what constitutes a volatile machine?”
 
Volatility essentially means how risky a game is, or how easy or difficult it is to win a jackpot on a machine. The more volatile a machine is, the less often you win HOWEVER when you do win, you’ll win BIG!
 
A great example of a machine with high volatility incliude the Ainsworth machines that have giant jackpots above them that say, ‘Must win by’ and then a large sum of money, like $10,000. It means that the majority of the money that is put into the machine will go towards paying out that single person who is lucky enough to win said jackpot. It doesn’t mean you will lose on every other spin, but just that they won’t pay out as well, or as often, on the whole. Higher volatile machines would also include those that have progressive amounts to win or are
very difficult to hit a bonus on.
 
Low volatile games are those that will pay out more often, but at smaller amounts, and offer the least amount of chances to win a jackpot. These games are best for those with a smaller budget who may wish to play longer and aren’t as obsessed with coming away a massive winner.
 
Games are not strictly Volatile or Non-Volatile. They could be anywhere on a range from low, to mid, to high, or anywhere in between. Here's just a few examples I’ve come up with based on my experiences with these games:
 
High volatile games: Cleopatra, Mustang Money
 
Mid to High Volatile Games: Quick Hit, Gold Bonanza, Wheel of Fortune, Betti the Yetti, Buffalo
 
Mid Volatile Games: Top Dollar, Mighty Cash, Pinball, Dancing Drums, Fu Dao Le
 
Low Volatile Games:   Texas Tea, Lucky Pony
 
So you have to choose: do you want to play more and win smaller amounts? Or play less and have a chance to make it rich? I suggest mixing up your play styles. Perhaps allot a quarter of your budget to higher volatile games, half to mid-level volatile games and then if you’re down to 25% of your budget, to stick to lower volatile games. Of course, there is no guarantees at ANY level that you’ll come away a winner, so you better just hope that Lady Luck is on your side! And sometimes when you take a risk, like I did with my biggest Cleopatra WIN, it may pay off for you!

Let me know of some of your own examples under our post on Facebook!

Brian xoxo ❤️

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Jerry W asks a very important question,
“What is the difference between a gambling addict and all these gambling channels. Are you all compulsive gamblers? Or can you stop at any given moment? Can you all stop gambling for a month? What do you tell viewers who have a gambling problem?”
 
I will not speak for others, but I do promise to be as open and honest as possible and to provide as much education as I can. I am not an expert and so have researched and provided links below.
 
The Mayo Clinic classifies compulsive gambling (or gambling disorder) as
the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling
means that you’re willing to risk something you value in the hope of getting something of even greater value. It can stimulate the brain’s reward system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction.
 
According to them, Symptoms include:

• Being preoccupied with gambling, such as constantly planning how to get more gambling money
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same thrill
• Trying to control, cut back or stop gambling, without success
• Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression.
• Trying to get back lost money by gambling more (chasing losses)
• Lying to family members or others to hide the extent of your gambling
• Jeopardizing or losing important relationships, a job, or school or work opportunities because of gambling
• Resorting to theft or fraud to get gambling money
• Asking others to bail you out of financial trouble because you gambled money away

 
Personally, I do not have an addiction. I enjoy gambling responsibly and have learned the limits I need to set for myself over time. That wasn’t always the case however. When I was younger, I would sometimes gamble too much and I found myself gambling to make back the money I lost. That is a sure way to come away a loser every time, because when you win, you feel invincible and keep gambling…until it’s all gone. A jackpot is never big enough.  
 
Some tricks I personally use to ensure it does not become a problem and that I recommend:

• Be open and honest with your partner and yourself about your wins and losses (I have a separate checking account for my gambling, as well as a separate wallet for my trips!). Don't try and convince people you always win. You don't. 
• Leave your debit and credit cards at home and only bring cash
• Arrive at the casino with the expectation to lose (entertain yourself with) all of the cash you bring.
• Set an entertainment budget and don’t set unrealistic expectations of winning jackpots. Understand that casinos operate to take your money, not provide it.
• Use a Winners Bank to ensure going home with some of the winnings. It’s a little safe that fits in your pocket so that after a big win, you can store money in it that is not accessible until you return home to open it with a key. (For example, if I put $100 in a machine and cash out at $200, I will put $100 of that in the bank!)
• Use envelopes (I use this wallet with 5 separate cash areas!) to separate my cash for different times or days of a trip. It also helps to budget in everyday life!
• Bring a friend who you can trust to keep you accountable

 
Casinos should be used as a form of entertainment, a place to hang out with friends or to just get away and have some excitement. It is NOT a place to go and get rich or to help you pay the bills. If the fun stops, so should you. My favorite saying is from the Ontario Lottery Gaming: Know your Limit, Play within It.
 
For more information or if you think you may have a problem, I encourage you to reach out to friends and family and to visit these suggested places as outlined on HelpGuide.org :

The National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline – Offers a confidential, 24-hour helpline for problem gamblers or their family members in the U.S. Call 1-800-522-4700. (NCPG)
Gamblers Anonymous – Twelve-step Gamblers Anonymous program, an international support network of meetings to assist people who have a gambling problem. Gam-Anon for the problem gambler's spouse, family members, or close friends. (Gamblers Anonymous)
Gamcare – Offers support, information, and advice for those with a gambling problem in the UK. Call the helpline 0845 6000 133. (Gamcare)
Gambling Help Online – Provides 24-hour helpline in Australia for counseling, information, and referrals. Call 1800 858 858. (Gambling Help Online)
Canadian Resources for Those Affected by Problem Gambling – Find help and information on problem gambling in your area of Canada. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
What Is Problem Gambling? – Learn about the gambling continuum and the key differences between recreational gambling and problem gambling. (British Columbia Responsible & Problem Gambling Program)
Freedom from Problem Gambling (PDF)   – Self-help workbook for compulsive gamblers, with tips on how to avoid relapse and fight gambling urges. (UCLA Gambling Studies Program and California Department of Public Health)
Choosing a Treatment Facility – Learn what treatments are appropriate for problem gambling and what questions you should ask when look at facilities. (National Council on Problem Gambling)
Problem Gamblers and their Finances (PDF) – In-depth guide for treatment professionals on how to help a problem gambler cope with financial problems and pressures. (National Endowment for Financial Education)
Help for Family, Friends, Employers, and Co-Workers – Learn how gambling addiction affects family and friends and what you can do to address the problem. (Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services)
Personal Financial Strategies for the Loved Ones of Problem Gamblers (PDF) – Designed to help families deal with personal financial issues due to a loved one's problem gambling. (National Council on Problem Gambling)

Today’s question comes in from Caudia B who asks, “Do you tip slot attendants when they pay you for a pay out, and how much?..from parking and anything in between”
 
It’s a question I get a lot and so I’ll give you my opinion – but it in no way is ‘the standard’, if there is one. Keep in mind that everyone has their own idea of how much to tip for everything in life; at restaurants, in a taxi, at the hair dresser etc.
 
Let’s start with Drink Service.
I recommend tipping what you would normally feel comfortable giving at a normal service bar. When I order a bottle of beer or a whisky, I usually give a dollar or two per drink. In Vegas Casinos, you get free drinks while you’re playing. The minimum you should tip is $1 per drink. If you ask for a beer and a bottle of water, then tip $2. (For some reason, when I order a cocktail, I tip $2 because I feel more time was put into creating it.) And just like when you’re at your local pub and it’s your favorite bar tender working; or if they’re generous and bring you an extra shot; or remember your drink order – then perhaps give them more! I usually give $5 a drink to those servers. If you’re ‘buying’ drinks for 3 people, then you can shoot them $10. You can be sure that the more you tip, the better and more frequent service you receive. I have some friends that religiously give $20 – and boy is our service (and drinks!) superior!
 
Getting a Hand Pay (a jackpot paid out in cash, generally over $1,200) is another bird all together. At this point it’s less about the action of paying you out and more about the overall experience in the casino. My rule is to offer $20 a hand pay OR 1%, whichever is more. Now I get it, 1% sounds soooo cheap, but believe me, it’s generous. Let’s have a look…
 
$1,200 Hand Pay = $20 tip
$2,000 Hand Pay = $20 tip
$5,000 Hand Pay = $50 tip
$10,000 Hand Pay = $100 tip
 
Every gambler knows that you lose more money than you win in the long run on slots. That’s why I feel these numbers are appropriate. You know that it cost you a LOT more than $10,000 to win that amount. I can also attest that as a bartender for almost a decade, I never once received a $100 tip (and I was an awesome bartender!)– so again, that’s where I see it being generous.
 
*Pro Tip (pun intended)
When tipping the attendant, it’s always a good idea to ask the people paying you if they share the tips or if it just goes to them. If there are two people helping you, and they keep their own tips, then you can split the tip between them. Otherwise, you can rest assured knowing they will put it in a shared ‘tip jar’ in the back (they have to, there are cameras on them!).
 
As an aside, I often get criticized in my videos for not tipping out the attendants on my own or during group pulls. You can rest assured I always do, it’s just not the focus of my videos. For group pulls, I prefer to wait until the end when I can easily divide the money up equally amongst the group and give a generous tip.
 
I’ve also been asked how much to tip Valet. It’s totally up to the person and their budget. I used to tip $2 back when I was younger, but these days I now do $5-$10 depending on service. Again, from the time they go to get your car, to the time it is delivered – you’re probably looking at 10 minutes of service. What is that worth to you?
 
To some of you reading, I’m a cheap bum – and to others, I’m very generous. I don’t think it’s the amount of tip that is most important, but rather the gesture.  But what I’m most interested is where you stand. How much do you think is appropriate? Let me know on Facebook.
 
And if you want to see a time when I gave a couple hundred dollars in tips, then you’ll enjoy watching my $10,000 win LIVE at Seneca! (I gave $200 because of the extra service I received).

I generally keep my cool in my videos, so you may be interested to know there are some things that really get my slot blood boiling. Here are a few that involve an average trip to a casino.
 
Lap Dancers. We all have a little bit of road rage I’m sure. Mine revolves around people on their phones while driving! I’m sorry, but no matter how good a driver you are, looking down at your lap for even 2 seconds is all it takes to kill me. And I take that seriously, my fans rely on my live stream to start on time! I have been known on occasion to do a long honk beside someone on their phone and flip them the PHONE hand sign, lol. As in, hang up the phone!! I imagine myself to resemble an angry Cruella Deville driving by. Most are embarrassed and put it down.
 
Once at the casino, there are a flurry of other pet peeves…
 
Chair Huggers. People who put ash trays or dirty items on a chair in front of a slot machine drives me nuts. Or even worse, they will angle a chair against the machine or tie their bungee cord between the slot machine and their chair to proclaim “This machine is MINE!”. I think it bothers me most because I understand the RNG’s of slot machines and that most machines are not set to go off at a certain time. I assume most of these chair huggers believe otherwise.
 
Bangers N Smash. These are the people who just LOVE to smash the buttons on a game – especially when they get a ‘link’ bonus. Non-stop banging the button while at the same time rubbing the machine trying to alter the outcome of a predetermined computer screen and yelling at it. I’ve even seen fists punching the screen when it doesn’t do as they request. I wonder if I told them to settle down if they would listen?
 
Hover ‘Boreds’. Believe me, if anyone is used to getting stared at in a casino – it’s me! However, when people who are not watching me because of my channel and are just hovering over me and watching me play because they are bored or something – it really irks me. As much as I love the attention I receive from my channel, I still require space and like to keep people at a safe distance without feeling their breathe on my neck.
 
LETTUCE HAVE AN OPTION PLEASE.  I love to eat food, and at the casino you can find some pretty fancy places. That said, the options for a  vegan are often, well, option-less. I understand it’s my personal choice to be vegan – but is it asking too much to have at least one item on the menu that doesn’t come from the death or torture of animals? Wow, that got deep real fast haha. I don’t judge those who do eat whatever their taste buds desire, but believe it or not, even a simple salad rarely makes its way onto the menu without it being covered with bacon, cheeses or dairy filled dressings.  My go to meal request at casinos sadly is more often than not “a side of french fries with a side salad – hold the cheese, meat and dressing”.
 
I think if everyone just watched my channel, this world would be a better place haha. That way they would understand how slots work and perhaps have a better stress-free time!

​Brian ♥️
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Have you seen this video where a woman decided to hit me instead of her machine? Perhaps another pet peeve of mine lol:  CLICK HERE TO WATCH

 
It’s a great question we should all ask ourselves before getting in that car and heading to our local. I fear that most people go for the wrong reason – to get RICH!
 
No matter how many times I tell people that “There is no such thing as winning in the long run on slot machines”, and no matter how many facts I can throw at people about how slots are designed to take your money – the majority of people continue to play to make it rich.
 
The correct answer should be: “Because I get a thrill out of the excitement at the possibility of winning a jackpot – BUT – realize that the odds are against me.”
 
I suggest you repeat the following statement before you start your next gambling escapade:
 
“I ________(your name), am going to the casino today for the sole purpose of spending $______(whatever your budget is). For that money I expect to get back in return the following: Five hours of game play, a comp meal, parking, cocktails, good music and the excitement of having the opportunity to win a jackpot. I am fully going to the casino with the expectation of spending (not losing or investing, but spending) X amount of dollars for this entertainment.”
 
Setting up that expectation may help put things in perspective. I can’t tell you how many times in the past I’ve said statements like “I can’t believe I just lost $1,000 today. I could have bought a new computer, or TV with that!”. That was back when I thought I was investing and had some kind of control over my wins. Now that I’m grounded in reality, I get to decide if I want that TV or if I prefer some entertainment for the afternoon.
 
Yes, you can get lucky.
 
Yes, you can have a lucky streak.
 
But eventually that luck will run out, and the slots will take what they feel they are deserved.
 
There is no such thing as winning on slot machines in the long run.
 
There is no such thing as making a living playing slot machines.
 
There is only luck and timing, and you better hope they both Line it UP! But even if they don’t, you should be happy – because you got what you paid for…EXCITEMENT!

BC ♥️
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It is VERY difficult for me to differentiate between which slot machines are my favorite, and which ones I play because they’re my FAN’S favorites. Despite numerous times of being asked this question before, I will attempt (and most likely fail) to pick my top ten slots at the casino right now. To help me choose, I am ranking them in order of which machines I just MUST play every time I visit the casino.
 
Cleopatra 2 – I mean come on, it was one of my biggest jackpots ever and it really kickstarted my channel. I’m always trying to relive that moment.
 
Wheel of Fortune – Speaking of moments – who can forget that $10k win during a LIVE Stream! I never used to play this game, but now you can’t get me off of it!
 
Buffalo Gold – This has been a crowd favorite for quite some time. It probably would have been closer to the top of the list 6 months ago, so we shall see if it even ranks in 6 months from now!
 
Quick Hit Wild Blue – I just can’t NOT play this game. I will keep trying to hit those 8 or 9 quick hits!
 
Tarzan – Aristcrat has done it again with this new concept game. As much as I hate the volatility, I freakin’ love it too! (It does help I got a hand pay on my first attempt!)
 
Double Top Dollar – This game is fun regardless of the denomination. It’s one of the few times you feel like you have SOME control over the outcome! And it must be the "DOUBLE" version too!
 
Wonder 4 Tower – This game is always a must. My favorite is playing all 4 Pompeii games at Max Bet which is only $5 a spin!
 
Lightning Link – This is one of those games that I used to LOVE, and then despised and now LOVE again! And talk about a game changer for the industry! As much as I realize that ‘it’s all about timing’, you always get that feeling that the MAJOR or GRAND is about to hit! I’m ready to #LandTheGrand
 
Dancing Drums – This is one another one of those game changing machines. I mean, who doesn’t want to fill that pot up and get one of those delicious bonuses?
 
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – One of the older versions with the 7 characters all around it. It’s my favorite movie and they did a wonderful job with this machine. 
 
Honorable Mentions: Super Jackpot Party, Gold Fish 2, 2x10x5x Bonus Times, Pinball

BC ❤️
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