las vegas slot machines

So Close! Why Near-Misses Keep You Hooked

16 June 2025

Ever had that moment on a slot machine where the reels line up just right… almost? BAR – BAR – and then…That last symbol just barely misses the line. You sit there thinking:“Damn. That was so close! Maybe next time…” Here’s what you need to know:That “almost win” [...]

Unveiling the Thrill of High Stakes: Land-Based vs. Online Casino Experiences

27 August 2023

The allure of high-stakes gambling has captivated players for generations, creating an atmosphere of intensity and excitement. Whether you’re stepping into the lavish elegance of a land-based casino or immersing yourself in the virtual realm of online platforms, the world of [...]

Las Vegas Shows You Will Never See

30 January 2023

I’ve been playing around with AI image generation, and thought it could be fun to generate some images of amazing Las Vegas entertainment shows / theatres. But none of these shows are real. I can guarantee that you will never see ANY of these shows in Las Vegas, sadly… I say [...]

Wynn Casino and Encore Casino in Las Vegas Closing Temporarily

16 March 2020

Sourced from Wynninfo.com, Wynn Resorts has decided to temporarily close Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, as a preventative measure. The Company has committed to pay all full-time Wynn and Encore employees during the closure. The closure will be effective Tuesday, March 17 at 6 pm and is [...]

Handpay on The Walking Dead Slot in Las Vegas, Nevada

3 June 2018

Jackpot Handpay on The Walking Dead Slot Machine at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada

It was a wonderful feeling - until the handpay itself came, and I was given only $1120. Why? The $480 difference was the 30% withholding tax (in cash) that the casino is required to hold by the US Government, for all players without a USA social security number. [...]

Inside the Beautiful Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

1 June 2018

Wall of Cards at The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

Photos may be a very personal thing, but my blog is all about sharing gambling news and information with my readers - so please enjoy these beautiful photos with me. I took the photos in this post inside the beautiful Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. [...]

PlayOjo Online Casino Wins Casino of the Year Award and Rising Star of 2017 Award

9 January 2018

One of my favourite new casinos of the last year, PlayOjo, has won the prestigious Casino of the Year award at the iGaming awards in Malta. It's also shortlisted by askgamblers for their awards, to be given in January. And it also won the Rising Star of 2017 casino award from iGaming. [...]

Las Vegas May 2017 – Trip Report Highlights

20 May 2017

The casinos had some great promotions on when I was in town, and I had a really good time. I managed to make some good headway using some of these promotions to get a slight advantage, albeit on a temporary basis. [...]

Las Vegas Gambling Tips

3 July 2016

Here at How to Beat the Casinos, we like our readers to walk out of online casinos and land based casinos (including those in Las Vegas, Nevada) as winners. Get in (to the casino), get up (in capital), and get out is the gambling motto we often preach. Our gambling tips should help you to do just that! [...]