Diggin’ for Black Gold

I think Mr. Green Casino has cast some sort of spell over me. I can’t stay away and there’s always something new to play. I frequently get offers for free spins by email anytime there is a new game. Free spin offers a clever online casino trick to draw us in. I heard that Black Gold had hit the market. It’s the latest from BetSoft and it’s hilarious.

First off, the music is really funny and adds so much to the experience of playing Black Gold. The graphics are great and the creators clearly have an amazing sense of humor. A cowboy sits atop his horse as you spin away. When you have a mighty fine spin he’ll tell you so. I just love the concept and design.

Now, the problem is that it doesn’t pay very well. I’ve read quite a bit on the casino forums about this site and we’ve debated. I’ll share some of the comments with you.

“Sadly pays are quite average, and what I don’t like as much is that as full of features as slot is, every feature requires you to have 3 of appropriate symbols. They pay nothing but raise the variance from medium to very high, thus greatly lowering your hit chance. I can definitely sense the lack of wild.”

“Well it seems you can’t have it all. If it is full of features, than you have ton of symbols thus exponentially higher variance, or you have medium variance but a dull slot. It seems that NetEnt is closer to ideal than anyone else lately.”

“Pays are small, but it wouldn’t be such a big deal if there was a wild (than hit chance would be much higher). I’m sure that 100% of gamblers will always put their money on something that pays good, rather than something graphically teasing but low on pays. I hope people at Betsoft will realize that in the end.”

“So, to sum it up, this slot is mostly like a cost-effective sort of entertainment? I mean, it’s fun, and it won’t cost you much, but don’t expect to win big?”

That last comment certainly sums it up for me. Black Gold is fun to play and you’re bankroll is steady for the most part but I can’t see any big wins in our future. Check out Black Gold and let me know what you think. Would you agree that the payout is fairly low on many of the BetSoft slot games?

 

Slot Games Cure All

I think I may have discovered a cure for the common cold. Actually it’s more of a casino trick. I was feeling a little under the weather so I thought it best to stay home from work for the day. Staying home was such a difficult decision to make (smirking). I downed some cold and flu meds and after a couple hours of daytime TV I needed something else to take my mind off of the horrible way I felt. What’s a person to do? Online Casinos are my cure all. I logged into GoWild Casino and in no time I was feeling just fine.

One of the slots that I love best is Throne of Egypt. It was launched not too long ago and it’s been on my list of favorites ever since. The bonus can be pretty generous but it’s the free spins that I crave. Straight away I got the free spins. I was so disappointed. I won no more than £1.50. I wasn’t surprised because I’ve seen this happen before more times than I’d like to admit. I was so done with Throne of Egypt. Off to find something else.

I spotted Immortal Romance but this game has to be one of the worst. I have played it to death and can’t think of a time where I had especially good luck. I can’t say that I’ve seen many other players that rave about this nightmare of a Microgaming creation. As you can see, there are no romantic feelings coming from my end. Okay, enough about that. So what did I decide to play?

I went for Eagle’s Wings. I have a lot of love for those stacked wilds. This was my last chance to hit it big and build up a decent balance. I needed a shot at the free spins bonus loaded with stacked wilds but unfortunately that didn’t happen. I was left penniless and in need of another dose of cold meds.

Back to Buzzluck

 

It had been a while since I played at Buzzluck casino. I haven’t had much luck there in the past so I’m not sure why I went back. I haven’t heard of too many players depositing at Buzzluck. In all my time spent reading posts on online casino forums, the hype of Buzzluck has certainly seems to have died down. When they first launched, the US players were excited to see another casino accepting them and the new software was a plus too. Again I ask myself, why did I go back?

 

I hadn’t played Judo Ferret before and I’m thinking that it’s a new slot game. Right away I triggered the free spins. I was presented with three options and I chose 6 free spins with a 5x multiplier. I haven’t developed a casino trick at this point to make the right selection. Shortly after I got the bonus again and chose 10 free spins with a 3x multiplier. This proved to be a much better option and I completed the free spins with a win of $40.88.

 

Right above the spin button on their slot games there is a speed gage. You can control how fast the reels spin without hitting the spin button over and over to make them stop. I never noticed that before. Anyway, I was only going to play $20 at Buzzluck and after the $40 win I was up to $60. Now, the plan was to cash out no more than $50. All I needed was another bonus round to hopefully push me over $100.

 

I am very happy to report that I did get another bonus and I chose the same amount of free spins as last time, 15 multiplied by 3x. I was a good decision worth $86. When it was all said and done I ended up with a good amount of $130 to withdraw. I will keep Judo Ferret on my list of hot games. Have you tried it?

 

 

Freebie of Love

One of the first things I do each day is check my inbox for online casino bonuses. It’s a handy little casino trick. When you play at these casinos, many of them reward loyalty and the offers either go straight to your inbox or are applied directly to your casino account. I found that I had received a love letter from Slotastic Casino containing a free chip. It came the day after Valentine’s Day but it was redeemable without a problem. I was excited to get started and win some cash.

I tried a couple of different slot games. First up was the Mayan Queen. I’ve heard good things about her lately. Back in the day she used to pay out pretty well then suddenly stopped. Mayan Queen is a hot slot once again. My balance had climbed up to $80 then I switched to Triple Twisters. I was winning a little so I took a second to think about staying or leaving, I decided to stay and this proved to be a good decision as I hit the bonus again very quickly. This bonus was a good one right up to the last spin. I had 4 triple twisters and my balance had gone from $40 to $260.

Unfortunately, my balance began to dwindle. That’s the thing about free chips. It those darned wagering requirements that stop you from cashing out when you’d like to. I tried several different games to try to bring it back to life.  I played Loose Caboose and that was a huge mistake. That was a favorite of mine in the past but now it won’t pay a thing. I spend a little time on Basketbull, Paris Beauty and Mice Dice.

I certainly didn’t have the golden touch and I lost every penny of my winnings. RTG won this time but I will be back.

Me Against the King Tiger

What casino tricks can I call upon this week to help me out with a new slot game at Virgin games, King Tiger? I have never seen this game before but I was very excited to check it out. I had £50 which was a small bankroll but that’s all I was willing to gamble on a slot that I’ve never played.

I thought about playing King Tiger in fun mode first but I was way too anxious to waste time doing that. If I could double my bankroll I’d be a happy camper. I set my bet to £1 which was a little steep, I know, but I felt that I had to bet higher to hit anything big. The slot itself has a jungle theme. The tiger is the king and appears stacked. I love a great slot game with stacked symbols. Even better is that the tiger is wild.

Right away three lotus flowers landed on the reels. That triggered a round of 10 free spins. I won £18.50 which gave me a little more play time. I was craving those stacked tigers on the screen. I had two wild birds and tigers in the center reel for £2 but that was hardly what I was hoping for. My £18 was basically gone and I was back to where I started.

I found this slot game to be a little on the boring side. I had high hopes for this one but there wasn’t anything interesting about it except for the stacked wilds. Other than that, the graphics weren’t great like what we can expect from Microgaming or Cryptologic.

My bankrolled took a nose dive and I was down to my last £15. I was eaten alive by the King Tiger. Have you ventured into the jungle yet?

Loved Lost

Lost is the latest slot game released by BetSoft. I must say that this software gets better and better with each new slot release. They have outdone themselves with this one. It’s absolutely amazing and a joy to play. How many features can be packed into one slot game? BetSoft puts in the effort with Lost. My online casino of choice to try out Lost was Mr. Green.

Betting at £1.20 per spin I did my usual prayer to the god of casino tricks for a stroke of luck.  The “Monkey Click Me” feature comes up quite often. At least it did during my session. A monkey symbol appears on reel 4 and 6 boxes appear. The idea is to collect as many prizes inside these boxes as possible without finding the “collect”.

The staff symbol expands in the center reel and awards all winnings 2x. I was impressed by the number of features built into this slot game. Just when you thought you had seen it all there’s another. I was very impressed by the respins. Any time there is a winning combination in the first 3 reels, the center reel will respin and continue to do so with each winning combo. A multiplier is increased with each winning respin up to 5x. I won few quid there but nothing outstanding. I have to hit a big win before I’ll consider cashing out. I try my best to build my bankroll to at least £500 if I can.

Another monkey appeared bring with him another click me feature. Overall, my balance remained steady. I got a lot of play time out of this session. I didn’t hit it big but I played for what felt like forever and enjoyed every second of it.

I consider breaking even a win so the casino gods heard my prayer. Have you tried Lost? What are your thoughts?

 

Newbie Tricks

Sometimes folks that have played a few games in a real casino or played a game or two for fun in an online casino believe that they may have enough experience to move on to the big leagues and take on the real money games. If you are a cautious player, then that is the best casino trick in your arsenal especially when you’re spending your hard earned cash. New players should prepare to cut their losses not only in the beginning but anytime you play. Can you ever become skilled enough to change the trend?

One of the hugest mistakes that many new gamblers make is to think that they are invincible. An example of this can be seen when a new player sits down at a blackjack table and proceeds to play several hands at one time. Unskilled players may have difficulty winning with one hand much less 2 or 3. Experienced players know, usually by making the same mistake, that playing frivolously has a high probability of causing you to lose your bankroll much faster than if you played just one hand per game.

There’s nothing that tops a bit of experience when it comes to playing many types of online casino games. To gain the experience needed to put up a fight against the casino, players should really spend a significant amount of time playing games for free. Once you have developed a strategy feel free to move toward the real money games.

You will quickly develop a strategy to test while playing for cash. When you’re confident, then try the muti-hand thing as see what you can do. You don’t want the money to run out before you’ve had a chance to have some fun. Be smart about it and you may be teaching others the tricks of the trade.

Where is Builder Beaver?

I heard through the grapevine that Real Time Gaming was releasing a new slot game called Builder Beaver on January 18^th. Well, January 18^th has come and gone and no Builder Beaver. I first heard Cool Cat Casino would have it. Why in the world they would let that online casino have it first is beyond me! Anyway, there’s not one stitch of information available about this slot anywhere on the internet. No screen shots, no information and certainly nothing available at the RTG website.

Have you ever visited the RTG website? Players are out of luck if they’re looking for anything on that site. You have to be an affiliate or something to get past the homepage. I have searched there so many times wondering if I’ve missed something because I can’t view available games or anything.

What kind of a casino trick is this? Where is Builder Beaver? Once again I searched the internet and I came across a link to the Slots of Vegas website. They advertise the slot game and even a deposit bonus to play the game. Although I don’t trust this online casino as far as I could throw them I downloaded it to catch a glimpse of the Builder Beaver. I go through the registration process get all settled in. I even found a no deposit bonus on a casino forum that I redeemed just to try out this game. I could feel the excitement building as I went to the Video Slots section. I scrolled up and down that list at least 3 times then I check the New Games tab. Nothing! Where is Builder Beaver? How can you advertise the slot and a deposit bonus on your site and not have the game?

Does anyone know where I can find this slot game?

Free Bingo Scam?

What sort of casino tricks are involved in this scenario? I play the slots a Mecca Bingo on occasion is the online casino slots section. I took a look at the bingo and noticed a prize of £300. I was tempted so I entered the room and bought tickets for 10p each.

This was 90 ball bingo so the prize was divided into £50 for one line, £100 for two lines and £150 for the full house. There were also some juicy jackpots associated with the game if bingo was called in a certain amount of numbers. The game was a mixture of free bingo players and Superbook players. Superbooks are the free tickets upgraded to 10p each for a shot at higher prizes. It took me a moment to get the hang of it and grasp what I had gotten myself into. I played approximately 6 games and each prize was taken by a free bingo player. They did get a fraction of the prizes at £1 line, £2 two lines and £3 for the house.

I started to realize that my purchase was simply paying for the free bingo prize. After I spent all my cash, I hung around to play free bingo in the same room. I must’ve played at least 15 games and every prize went to a free player. The free players get 36 cards for free. The competition is insane because there are times when the roomies approach 600. What are the odds of winning?

Do you think this type of thing is somewhat of a scam and a money maker for the online casino? Granted, I should have known and had my wits about me but the prizes were so tempting if you bought a Superbook. After what I’ve seen I won’t be playing in that room again.

Alaskan Fishing

During my forum travels I read a post from a woman that swears by the Microgaming Alaskan Fishing slot game. It’s her own personal casino trick when her bankroll is low. This slot game brings her right back. I had to see if the same would work for me. I was never drawn to this slot but I gave it a shot a great online casino, King Neptune’s.

I had £50 and I couldn’t wait to see what I could do. Within three spins I hit the bonus round. This is triggered when the bonus symbol lands on reels 1 and 5. The scene is a man and his god fishing along the side of a peaceful lake. The player is prompted to choose from several different locations in the lake. You win coins based on the size of the fish and you get 5 picks. I find the bonus round to be a little slow. You must wait for the fisherman to reel each pick in. It just seems to run a bit slowly. I like things fast. Anyway, I chose a mixture of medium and small fish for a win of £16.80.

So far, so good. There is also a free spins bonus and amazing stacked wilds. I had high hopes after my good start. Maybe there was something to this woman’s theory about this slot game. Another important aspect is that there are 243 ways to win. I was bound to hit something, right?

One spin included several winning combinations thanks to two stacked wilds. That spin was worth £8.52 followed by an amazing spin and even more winning combos for £64. Needless to say my bankroll was up. I was giving it 10 quid more and then cashing out but I hit the free spins bonus first. The bonus awards 15 free spins with a 2x multiplier. I raked in £16.32 from that. I’ve got to show some appreciation for that tip.

What are games do wonders on your bankroll?