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Slots – Past Present and Future
Slots have come a long way since Charles Fey created the first one in his auto shop in 1895. Since then, those “One Armed Bandits,” as they are commonly called, have captivated our eyes, our minds, and most certainly, our wallets. What is it that draws us to these machines of fortune and failure?
At first, slots were big clunky devices made out of cast-iron. They were so big and heavy, Fey couldn’t make them fast enough. His first machine was called “Liberty Bell,” and consisted of three reels with pictures of hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades and a cracked liberty bell. When the reels were spun, they would stop in a random order, and if you lined up the liberty bells, the big jackpot payout was 50 cents, paid in ten nickels. The machine became popular, and sparked a new revolution in gambling.
As time progressed, slots were made of less heavy material, and eventually the mechanical gears and lever controls were replaced with electric components. Also, the number of reels varies from machine to machine. Gone are the days of three reels – now some machines have up to seven. That hasn’t changed the appeal that makes these machines one of the most popular games in the casino.
Slots are most certainly a game of chance, but their play style remains the same, no matter what type of machine you are playing on. First thing you need to do, of course, is to drop your coins into the slot. Next, select how many coins you want to wager on each “pay line” Then, depending on the machine, grab that big lever and pull, or push the button. What happens next will amaze some people. In modern games, a random number generator will start to work. The part that will amaze you is that the outcome has already been determined before the reels even start to turn. The random number generator determines the stopping order, as well as the position of each reel. When the reels stop, if you have a winning combination, the coins are added to your “bankroll” or drop out of the chute into the tray at the bottom. In video slot machines, which most modern ones are, payout can occur in multiple combinations. You can win across, diagonally, and in some cases, even in a v-pattern. Some video slots have a “bonus” game which will trigger on certain combinations, and those bonus games can spell big winnings. Of course, the more you wager per line, the bigger your winnings.
One of the biggest misconceptions of slots is that if a machine has paid out big, it won’t pay out again for a long time. In fact, every spin you make on a video slot is in no way related or affected by the last. Each spin has exactly the same odds of winning. Those odds can vary from casino to casino, but you can be assured that slots will continue to attract gamblers for years to come.
No Limit Holdem Small Buy-ins On Short-handed Tables. Turn And River. (Page 1 of 3)
The turn & river are the most expensive streets in Texas Holdem. Mistakes you make in these stages can lead to big loses, but you could also gain a big profit. First, you should carefully read the articles about pre-flop flop game to make fewer mistakes on turn river. This will help you figure out how to play in various situations.
How to play when your cont bet has been called on the flop and your hand has not improved.
If you are not in a good position, the best advice is to play check-fold in this circumstances. Sometimes you could keep attacking on the turn if you have noticed your opponent uses floating (calls a cont bet in a good position, to win the pot when you check on the turn). You may come across players who go all-in just because they have an extremely good hand, for instance: AK. They have no top pair but they cant lay it down even on the turn (This portion doesnt make sense, but I dont remember the Russian site address to check the meaning.) They are satisfied with the hand as is and dont seem to be too concerned about improving the hand. Dont follow that lead, as it can be a big mistake.
If you are in a good position. Fold if your opponent makes a bet and check if he checks.
If you find yourself in a situation with no combinations, you should fold and just get out of the game. Dont pay attention to the size of the bank, even if its very big already. Instead, you should stay calm because you dont want to lose more money.
Premium hands (AA and KK) on turn – river.
A re-raised pot is not going to be considered here. See the article about games on the flop.
If you made a cont bet and the contender called your bet.
If you are not in a good position, you should play check-raise if your contender often floats. In most cases, the best idea is to continue the attack with a bet 2/3 the pot.(If you have & 1050;& 1050;, play the same way as with AA if there is no ace on the board). If there are three suited cards on the turn, play bet/fold against one opponent. Bet approximately 1/2-2/3 of the bank. You will probably want to check or fold if you are playing against two contenders.
If you are in a good position, youre playing against just one person and he checks, you shouldbet 2/3 of the bank. Sometimes you may be afraid of investing more money on the river, because the pot is already quite big and you may think you can win the pot without additional risk, but this is a typical mistake. When you dont get the full possible amount of money it means you also lose. We would recommend you always bet in a good position when your opponent checks. Be careful though, if the board has four straight or flush cards. Fold if the contender checks/raises on the turn. The only exception is when you have special notes on the opponent or when the contender has a short stack and you are to complete a small sum.
Play more carefully against two or more contenders. You need to pay close attention to what combinations are on the boardlooking out for particularly strong ones. There may be more players wishing to catch you by playing check-raise. Check on the river if both opponents call your bets on the flop and turn.