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Top Features of Slot Machines to Maximize Your Winning Odds

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With most things now moving online, gaming has also changed tact to attract more players and maximize wins. As such, online casinos are now becoming as popular, if not more popular, than land-based casinos. Slot machines are among the favorites in online casinos like Nitro Casino. This is because of their immense payouts, simplicity, exciting games, incredible bonuses, and flexibility in stakes.

The slot features meant to make the games exciting while boosting a player’s chances of winning are the main attractions for most slot game players. Each game will have a unique combination of slot features to heighten your experience. Below are some of the common slot features you will come across and how best to use them in your game.

Progressive jackpots

The prizes of progressive jackpots are the main attractions in online slot games. Progressive jackpots will accumulate as more people place a wager across different casinos. Each bet will contribute a certain percentage towards the total jackpot amount. This means you will win a higher amount when you leave the jackpot to accumulate over time. Thankfully, the jackpot reaches millions in hours because of the many players in online casinos. Progressive jackpots are the main features in online slot games that have turned gamers into millionaires.

Payback percentage

In slot machines, the payback percentage will depend on the coin denomination being used and the price per spin. Higher denominations will generally have better payback percentages. The prudent choice when you play slot machines is to make the maximum wager so that all your lines will be active during a spin. This will increase your odds of winning. Likewise, when playing slots with bonus rounds, place the maximum bet to have the highest winning chances.

Bonus rounds

All 5-slot slot games have bonus rounds. These bonuses are fun ways of earning extra payouts and increasing your enjoyment of the game. The bonus rounds are different from your main game though both games aim to award players with more wins. In most instances, the bonus rounds will be triggered when you land a specific combination of symbols. The casino’s wagering requirements will determine the term and conditions of the bonus rounds, so pay attention to these before signing up for bonuses. There are two categories of bonus rounds: bonus games and free spins. The free spins give you several spins that do not affect your available play balance. Depending on your game, you can trigger 5-10 free spins when you win a bonus round.

Wilds

These are the most common features for slot games. Wilds can appear as slot heroes or simple logos based on a game’s theme and its developer’s imagination. They are usually used as substitutions to help players get a winning combination that would be otherwise incomplete. In basic slot machines, wilds can replace all paying symbols other than scatters and special characters like jackpot symbols. However, bonus-rich, complex slots have unique variations shown during bonus rounds.

Scatters

These are your most valuable companions in online slots. Most games have scatters, but if one does not, it is often replaced with something like a bonus symbol that works in the same way. Scatters can trigger bonus games, meaning you can get mini-games, bonus rounds, and free spins with them. The rules of your game will let you know how many scatter symbols it will take to activate your bonus feature, but in most cases, you need at least three scatters. More scatters generally mean a bigger award, like more free spins. Unlike other slot game features, scatter symbols often have no payline rules to follow. You can spin the scatters in any position and still win.

Win boosters

In some slots, win boosters like multipliers, respins, avalanche, and nudge increase your win potential. Respin allows you a second chance to win while the multipliers will double, triple, and sometimes quadruple your winnings. Nudges or nudging reels introduce a new row of symbols that give you a second chance at winning by helping you complete wins. Tumbling reels or avalanches will fill the empty positions left by winning symbols with new symbols. This results in possibly bigger wins for one spin.

Choosing the best slots with the above features to maximize your winning odds is not so easy. Nonetheless, you can ease the task by reading the paytable, which contains the rules, special features, how to trigger the features, and the symbol payouts. The paytables will also include the key statistics that will determine your betting range and playing style. You can become one of the latest millionaires from online slots with the right features. 3-5 gamers out of 100 struggle with a gambling addiction. Remember to play responsibly because it is easy to get overwhelmed by the high payouts of online slots.

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7-Eleven selects Jackpot.com as their official lottery partner

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Online Lottery Courier Service Jackpot.com Announces Exclusive Collaboration with 7-Eleven, Inc.

Jackpot.com will serve as the official lottery courier service of 7-Eleven, Inc., initially launching in Ohio and Massachusetts  

Jackpot.com – the online lottery courier service that allows consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer – announced today an exclusive collaboration with 7-Eleven Inc., the largest convenience store chain in the world, to serve as their official lottery courier service.

As part of the collaboration, 7-Eleven customers in Ohio and Massachusetts will be able to sign up and play lottery games and scratchers on the Jackpot.com app or website. The program will initially be launched in over 600 7-Eleven and Speedway stores in Ohio and Massachusetts, with a special launch promotion that gives 7-Eleven customers a free lottery ticket on their first deposit by using promo code, “7Eleven”.

“We’re thrilled to work with 7-Eleven, the leading retailer of lottery tickets in the country,” said Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com. “Leveraging our technology and innovation, we can provide additional convenience for their customers, while adding an additional source of revenue. A true win-win relationship for all.”

By launching in Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023 and 2024, respectively, Jackpot.com aims at adding another avenue for player convenience with one of the most widely recognized brands in the convenience-retailing space. With a presence in Ohio, the nation’s seventh-largest lottery market, and Massachusetts, whose state lottery produced $1.2 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2024 fiscal year, Jackpot.com’s collaboration with 7-Eleven represents an added layer of accessibility for players.

Jackpot.com remains committed to responsible play and has significantly invested in protocols by allowing customers of legal age to set spend limits and limits on daily deposits, all while providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is also the only lottery courier service to launch with an iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

To learn more, visit jackpot.com. First-time users can also download the official Jackpot.com Lottery App on the iOS or Android App Stores, where available.

 

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The World Esports Summit 2024 Is Here!

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The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges.

This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Not Barriers, Through the Power of Esports,” will highlight the role of Esports in uniting cultures, ideas, and industries. Under the slogan “We Empower Success,” the

Summit provides a great platform for Esports experts to engage in meaningful discussions and sessions, sharing their insights on trends and presenting forward-looking ideas for our industry.

The event, strategically timed at the close of the competitive season, presents a perfect environment for reflection on the year’s biggest events, industry shifts, and the next steps for Esports. Attendees can follow the expert’s perspectives on topics like:

  • (R)Evolution in Esports
  • East Meets West
  • Esports Integrity: The Role of Referees
  • The Rise of International Esports Competitions
  • (In Korean) Korea’s Secret Sauce etc.

Also, featured at this year’s event are the IESF World Esports Training Camp and the World Esports Referee Academy.

These are very important IESF programs that are aimed at advancing the skills and professional standards of the next generation of Esports leaders.

Join us in Busan for two days designed to inspire, connect, and empower the international Esports community.

Registration for the World Esports Summit is free and open to all interested attendees.

To register, please complete our online registration form: iesf.formstack.com/forms/wes2024_participation_registration

See you in Busan!

 

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Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo named as key note at ICE Esports Conference

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Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience.

As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake’s growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.

Through these strategic alliances he has amplified Stake’s brand presence at the same time as creating unique, immersive player experiences, in the process setting new industry benchmarks.

Announcing the high profile speaker Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming said: “Securing Akhil Sarin as EGC  key note at ICE Barcelona represents a remarkable opportunity for our attendees to gain invaluable insight into cutting-edge strategies in digital and influencer marketing .

“Akhil’s expertise with Stake and Kick.com embodies the forward-thinking, innovative approach that defines the digital marketing landscapes. His participation underscores the calibre of knowledge-sharing that we are  committed to delivering at ICE and he is sure to both inspire our attendees and elevate their strategic perspective.” 

Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona, Akhil Sarin stated:  “Collaborating with Clarion Gaming at ICE Barcelona is an exciting opportunity to showcase Stake’s journey and continued focus on bold partnerships and creative marketing strategies that resonate with audiences.”

He added “The EGC is a vital platform for exchanging transformative ideas and shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. I look forward to discussing Stake’s vision and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire growth and innovation across the sector.”

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