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Casino Games

Guides, slots and stories from the casino desk, newest first.

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This is the casino section of outgames.org, with every article in one list, newest first. It started as a small blog by one UK player and still reads that way: plain explanations rather than league tables.

You will find guides for beginners on checking a casino before you sign up, pieces on how slot games and their features work, a look at movie-themed slots, and stories from gambling history and from the lives of jackpot winners. Game details are checked against what the provider publishes, and articles are updated when a rule or a feature changes.

Casino games cost money and nothing here will help you win it back. Some articles contain commercial links; the disclosure page explains which ones and why. If gambling stops being fun, the responsible gambling page has free, confidential UK help. The World OutGames history pages are a separate section and carry no casino content.

History · 7 min

The Gambler's Fallacy: When the Monte Carlo Wheel Hit Black 26 Times

By the fifteenth black in a row, the story goes, the crowd around the table had stopped watching and started betting. Red had to come. It had been gone too long, the wheel owed it, and anyone with a stack of francs and a feel for averages could see that. Black came up again. And again. On 18 August 1913, at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the ball is said to have landed on black 26 times in a row, and the gamblers who kept piling onto red lost millions of francs doing it.

By BlairRead the article: The Gambler's Fallacy: When the Monte Carlo Wheel Hit Black 26 Times→
Slots · 8 min

Progressive Jackpots Explained: How the Pot Grows

Every progressive jackpot meter is a running total of other people's spins. That sounds blunt, and I mean it to, because once you read the number that way most of the mystery falls away. A slice of every stake goes into a shared pot, the pot climbs until one spin somewhere triggers it, and then it drops back to a starting figure and begins again.

Guide · 7 min

What RTP and Volatility Really Mean on an Online Slot

Every online slot in Britain comes with a percentage buried in its help screen, usually something like 96%. Most players have seen it. Far fewer could say what it promises, and the honest answer is: much less than it seems to.

Slots · 7 min

TV and Music Themed Slots Worth Knowing

A licensed slot is sold on a feeling before it is sold on a feature. A studio pays for a name, a soundtrack or a set of characters, and the bet is that you will feel something before the reels even move.

History · 7 min

A Short History of the Slot Machine: From the Liberty Bell to Megaways

Nobody agrees on the exact year the slot machine was born, which is a fitting start for a game built on uncertainty. What the histories do agree on is the place: a small workshop in San Francisco, a man called Charles August Fey, and a coin-operated box with three reels and a bell painted on them.

Stories · 4 min

Craziest Things People Have Done After Winning a Jackpot

Real world example, Jack Whittaker (U.S., Powerball): After winning a massive Powerball jackpot in 2002, Whittaker’s life became a frequent subject of news coverage, including stories about significant generosity and later troubles tied to being highly visible as a jackpot winner.

A jackpot win can feel like permission to say yes to everything. But many of the most infamous stories share the same ingredients, sudden visibility, fast spending, weak boundaries, and too many people trying to get close to the money. That is why, whether it is lottery winnings or any kind of gambling payout, people tend to care about how quickly the money actually arrives and what steps come next. If you are curious about the broader conversation around quick access to winnings, here is a related read on fast payout casinos in Canada.

History · 4 min

Gambling Life Before the Internet Era – How Was Time Earlier?

The horse races become so popular that 122 towns took part in the organization. Nonetheless, the government stated that the poor members of the society were encouraging to miss work and to become lazy. That is why they introduce an entrance fee and a prize of £50 to restrict the access of the weaker people and turn the event into entertainment for the rich. Despite the efforts to limit the public, illegal races were often held. In 19th century, the wealthy individuals formed the market for ante-post betting.

Slots · 3 min

Top 5 Movie Themed Online Slots

Kong – The 8th Wonder of the World is a video slot based on Peter Jackson’s version of King Kong. In an innovative move, the game has 2 different modes, which reflect the movie storyline. The game starts in Jungle Mode and boasts sticky wild re-spins and the Skull Island pick and win bonus feature. Once the bonus game is completed, the game switches to Big City mode. Here, the symbols and the background change to capture the metropolitan setting of the film. This game mode features expanded wild re-spins and the City Tower bonus.

Guide · 4 min

A Simple Beginners Guide to Finding the Best Online Casinos

You should only ever play at a safe casino. Whilst that may sound like an obvious piece of advice, you’d be surprised how many new players get duped by dodgy operators. Fortunately, it is incredibly quick and simple to check that a casino is legitimate. All you need to do is check that the operator holds a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission. Simply look on the footer of the casino website, where their licencing credentials and a link to the official UKGC licence holder register will be displayed. A UKGC licence verifies that the operator adheres to the strictest standards of player protection. This includes top-notch technical security for safe deposits and withdrawals, independently tested fair games, and a commitment to promoting responsible gambling.

Overview · 5 min

Outstanding Games at Online Casinos – News, Advice & Tips

Welcome to this blog! I’m Blair and online casino games are my thing. Roulette, blackjack, slots, you name it, I’ve played it. With over 10 year’s experience under my belt, and VIP status at multiple online casinos, I am in an advantageous position to be able to help fellow gamers. If you enjoy playing casino games online half as much as I do, then this blog is just the ticket for you.

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