I ordered the new book ‘Breaking the Slot Code’ published by Anthony Curtis of Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press. Author Ben Rosenthal presents an excellent book that can be of great use for miles and points enthusiasts interested in casino statuses and rewards.
Many think Slots are unbeatable games with a significant house edge compared to other casino games like Blackjack and Baccarat, but there’s a possibility of winning money in the long run through advantage Slot play. Rosenthal writes that not all Slot machines are beatable, and most aren’t, but there are opportunities to beat Slot machines.
Author Ben Rosenthal describes many Slot games found in positive states (thanks to previous players not playing with an advantage) where certain symbols are present and will trigger better returns. Savvy players can also notice a certain “build” or “accumulation” on the machine (such as higher reel placement or more ways to win) that justifies spinning, whereas in another state the game would not offer an advantage. A positive state machine does not guarantee short-term profit (there’s always risk and variance), but over the long run, playing with an advantage yields actual profit.
As someone who almost never plays Slots, unless I have restrictive freeplay that cannot be used on Video Poker, I’m very intrigued by this book. I’m primarily focused on miles, points, loyalty program statuses, and travel, and I also value casino statuses that now could be attained through advantage Slot play rather than online gambling and credit card spending.
Of course, status-earning methods can be used together, but it’s possible that advantage Slot play can be a primary method of gaining casino status without sacrificing expected value that is usually lost during Slot play. Some advantage Slot plays may only last for a handful of spins, but others can take up to 200, 300, or more spins (if you can handle the variance and are properly bankrolled). These machines, which usually require more spins, can present good opportunities for Tier Credit earnings, especially when playing during multiplier days.
In the past, I have heard mentions of advantage Slot play, but never pursued the topic (or found the information gathered in one place). Now, with online gambling being more difficult to scale (I wrote about some of this here) advantage Slot play is even more appealing.
Consider ordering Ben Rosenthal’s new book ‘Breaking the Slot Code’ and signing up for his companion site: SlotSlayers.com, where an Emperor membership also gets you a copy of the book. The website features more examples in addition to what the book offers, videos of actual Slot play, message boards, and more. Alternatively, you can order direct from Las Vegas Advisor.
Add advantage slot play to your arsenal of ways to find edges, whether through gambling, credit cards, or loyalty programs.
As always, gamble responsibly and intelligently.
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