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ALABAMA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Alabama has three Indian casinos that offer Class II video gaming machines. They are not required to release payback statistics about their machines.

ARIZONA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

In mid-1993 Arizona's Governor Symington signed a compact with the state's tribes that allowed them to offer slot machines on their reservations.

The compact originally didn't allow for any table games but in early 2003 blackjack was added as a permissible table game.

Arizona tribes aren't required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks, however, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming, the terms of the compact require eachtribes' machines to return the following minimum and maximum paybacks: video poker and video blackjack - 83% to 100%, slot machines - 80% to 100%, keno - 75% to 100%. Each tribe is free to setits machines to pay back anywhere within those limits.

ARKANSAS SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Arkansas has two pari-mutuel facilities featuring 'electronic games of skill,' which are defined as 'games played through any electronic device or machine that affords an opportunity for theexercise of skill or judgment where the outcome is not completely controlled by chance alone.'

The games offered are video poker, video blackjack, and 'skill' slots where you have two opportunities to spin the reels. The 'skill' factor comes into play because after seeing the results ofyour first spin you then have to decide whether to keep none, one, two, or all three of the symbols on each reel before you spin them again. Gaming regulations require that all of theelectronic games of skill must return a minimum of 83%.

For the one year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the average gaming machine's return at Oaklawn was 92.81% and at Southland, it was 92.72%

CALIFORNIA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

California's Indian casinos are legally allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other house-banked card games. The games of craps and roulette are not permitted. However,some casinos do offer modified versions of craps and roulette that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels.

Most California card rooms also offer some form of player-banked blackjack, but because they are prohibited by law from playing blackjack, the game is usually played to 22 rather than 21.Additionally, players must pay a commission to the house on every hand they play. The amount will vary depending on the rules of the house but, generally, it's about two to five percent of thetotal amount bet. There are about 90 card rooms in California and you can see a listing of them on the Internet at http://www.cgcc.ca.gov

California's tribes aren't required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks and the state of California does not require any minimum returns.

COLORADO SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Here's information, as supplied by Colorado's Division of Gaming, showing the slot machine payback percentages for each city's casinos for the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including video poker and video keno. The best returns for eachcategory are highlighted in bold print.

CONNECTICUT SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

The following information is from Connecticut's Division of Special Revenue regarding Foxwoods' slot payback percentages:

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each denomination of slot machine from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

Here's information from Connecticut's Division of Special Revenue regarding Mohegan Sun's slot payback percentages:

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each denomination of slot machine from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

DELAWARE SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Delaware's three pari-mutuel facilities all feature slot machines. Technically, the machines are video lottery terminals (VLT's) because they are operated in conjunction with the DelawareLottery. Unlike VLT's in other states, however, Delaware's machines payout in cash. The VLT's also play other games including video poker, video keno, and video blackjack.

By law, all video lottery games must return between 87% and 95% of all wagers on an annual basis. Games can return above 95% but only with the Lottery Director's approval.

According to figures from the Delaware Lottery for the twelve-month period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the average VLT return at Dover Downs was 92.59%, at Delaware Park itwas 92.12%, and at Harrington Raceway it was 92.03%.

In mid-2018 a U.S. Supreme Court decision legalized sports betting at all U.S. casinos. Delaware was one of the first states to act on the ruling and all three of the state's casinos offersportsbooks.

In January 2010 the Delaware legislature approved the addition of table games for the state's casinos.

FLORIDA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Florida has three forms of casino gambling: casino boats, Indian casinos and gaming machines at pari-mutuels in two south Florida counties.

The casino boats offer gamblers the opportunity to board ships that cruise offshore where casino gambling is legal. From the East Coast, the boats sail three miles out into the Atlantic Oceanand from the west coast the boats travel nine miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. Since the casino boats travel in international waters they are free from regulations and the machines can be setto pay back whatever the operator wants without regard to a minimum payback percentage.

Florida has eight Indian gaming locations. The Seminole Tribe has seven and the eighth is on the Miccosukee Tribe's reservation.

The Seminoles signed a compact with the state that allows them to offer both Class II and traditional Class III gaming machines. As part of their compact, five Seminole casinos are also allowedto offer the following:

• blackjack
• baccarat
• mini-baccarat
• three-card poker
• let it ride
• pai gow poker

The Miccosukee Tribe has not signed a compact and they only offer Class II gaming machines at their casino.

Class II video gaming devices look like slot machines but are actually bingo games and the spinning reels are for 'entertainment purposes only.' No public information is available concerningthe payback percentages on any gaming machines in Florida's Indian casinos.

The other games allowed in all Indian casinos include

• high-stakes bingo
• video pull tabs
• poker

All of the casinos are open 24 hours (except Big Cypress) and all offer bingo except for both Seminole Hard Rock Casinos and the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The minimum gambling age is18 at all Indian casinos for bingo or poker and 21 for electronic gaming machines.

Broward County (home county of Fort Lauderdale) and Miami-Dade County both have four pari-mutuel facilities that each offer electronic gaming machines, but no table games.

Florida gaming regulations require a minimum payback of 85% on all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the gaming machines at Magic City returned 93.43%, CasinoMiami returned 92.34%, Hialeah Park returned 93.55%, Gulfstream Park returned 92.16%, Dania Casino returned 92.68%, Big Easy returned 91.50%, Calder returned 91.32%, and The Isle returned90.22%.

GEORGIA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

There are two casino boats in Georgia which both sail three miles out into international waters where casino gambling is permitted.

Since the casino boats travel in international waters they are free from regulations and the machines can be set to pay back whatever the operator wants without regard to a minimum paybackpercentage.

IDAHO SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Idaho has six Indian casinos that offer electronic pull-tab machines and other video games. The machines don't pay out in cash. Instead they print out a receipt which must be cashed by a floorattendant or taken to the cashier's cage. Some casinos also offer bingo (BG) and off-track betting (OTB).

The terms of the compact between the tribes and the state do not require any minimum payback percentage that the gaming machines must return to the public.

ILLINOIS SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Here's information from the Illinois Gaming Board showing each casi­no's average slot payback percentage for the one-year period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018:

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each casino for all of their electronic machines. As you can see, the Casino Queen returned the most to its slot machine players, whileHarrah's in Metropolis returned the least.

INDIANA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Following is information from the Indiana Gaming Commission re­garding average slot payout percentages for the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019:

These figures reflect the average percentage returned by each casino for all of their electronic machines including slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.

IOWA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Here's information, as supplied by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, showing the electronic gaming machine payback percentages for all non-Indian locations for the one-year period fromJuly 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each riverboat casino or pari-mutuel facility for all of its electronic machines including: slots, video poker, video keno, etc.

KANSAS SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

In April 2007 the Kansas legislature authorized local referendums to allow state-run casinos in four counties.

The Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission does not release information about the payback percentages on electronic gaming machines in Kansas. However, gaming regulations require that allmachines return no less than 87%.

There are also five Indian casinos in Kansas and they are not required to release information on their slot machine payback percentages. However, according to officials at the Kansas StateGaming Agency, which is responsible for overseeing the tribal-state compacts, 'the minimum payback percentage for electronic gaming devices is 80%.'

LOUISIANA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Gaming regulations require that gaming machines in casinos be programmed to pay back no less than 80% and no more than 99.9%. For video gaming machines at locations other than casinos, the lawrequires a minimum return of 80% and a maximum return of 94%.

Louisiana gaming statistics are not broken down by individual properties. Rather, they are classified by region: Baton Rouge (BR), Lake Charles (LC), New Orleans (NO) and Shreveport/BossierCity (SB).

The Baton Rouge casinos consist of the Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino, L'Auberge and Evangeline Downs. The Lake Charles casinos include Isle of Capri, L'Auberge du Lac and Delta Downs.New Orleans area casinos are Amelia Belle, Boomtown, Harrah's (landbased), Treasure Chest and Fairgrounds Raceway. The Shreveport/Bossier city casinos include Boomtown, Diamond Jack's, Sam'sTown, Eldorado, Horseshoe, and Harrah's Louisiana Downs.

Here's information, as supplied by the Louisiana State Police-Riverboat Gaming Section, showing the average electronic machine payback per­centages for each area's casinos for the 12-monthperiod from June 1, 2018, through May 30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including video poker and video keno. The best returns for eachcategory are highlighted in bold print and you can see that the Baton Rouge area casinos offered the best returns in most categories.

MAINE SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Maine has two racetrack casinos (racinos) that offer electronic gaming machines, as well as live table games.

State gaming regulations require a minimum return of 89% on all machines and during the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the average return on gaming machines atHollywood Casino was 90.15% and at Oxford Casino, it was 90.01%.

MARYLAND SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Maryland has five casinos that are allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, as well as live table games. However, Ocean Downs has no table games.

No public information is available about the actual payback percentages on gaming machines in Maryland. However, gaming regulations require a minimum payback of 87% on any one machine and allmachines within a casino must have an average payback of 90% to 95%.

MASSACHUSETTS SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill in late 2011 that legalized casinos. The law allows three casinos, in three different geographic regions, plus one slot parlor.

The slot parlor, Plainridge Park Casino, a harness racing track located about 40 miles southwest of Boston, opened June 24, 2015.

The first resort-casino license in Region B (Western Massachusetts) was awarded to MGM Resorts and their $1.3 billion casino, MGM Springfield, opened August 24, 2018.

The second license for Region A (Eastern Massachusetts) was awarded to Wynn Resorts and their $2 billion, Encore Everett, is expected to open in mid-2019. The final license for Region C(Southeastern Massachusetts) had not yet been awarded as of late 2018.

Additionally, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is planning to build a destination resort casino near Taunton. That facility, First Light Casino, was expected to open by late 2019. However, theproject has been hampered by lawsuits that might stop it from being completed.

Massachusetts gaming regulations require a minimum payback of 80% on all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the gaming machines at Plainridge Park returned 92.03%,91.39% at MGM Springfield* and 91.49% at Encore.**

* Stats for MGM Springfield began August 23, 2018, when it opened

** Stats for Encore are June 23- July 31, 2019.

MICHIGAN SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

There are 17 Indian casinos in Michigan and the tribes are not required to release information on their slot machine payback percentages. However, according to officials at the Michigan GamingControl Board, which is responsible for overseeing the tribal-state compacts, 'the machines must meet the minimum standards for machines in Nevada or New Jersey.' In Nevada, the minimum returnis 75% and in New Jersey, it's 83%. Therefore, Michigan's Indian casinos must return at least 75% in order to comply with the law.

There are also three privately owned casinos in Detroit, but their slot payback information is not made available to the public.

MINNESOTA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

All Minnesota casinos are located on Indian reservations and under a compact reached with the state the only table games permitted are card games such as blackjack and poker. Additionally, theonly kind of slot machines allowed are electronic video slot machines. Therefore, you will not find any mechanical slots that have traditional reels - only video screens

According to the terms of the compact between the state and the tribes, however, the minimum and maximum payouts are regulated as follows: video poker and video blackjack - 83% to 98%, slotmachines - 80% to 95%, keno - 75% to 95%. Each tribe is free to set its machines to pay back anywhere within those limits and the tribes do not release any information regarding their slotmachine percentage paybacks.

MISSISSIPPI SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

The Mississippi Gaming Commission does not break down its slot statistics by individual properties. Rather, they are classified by region.

The Coastal region includes Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay Saint Louis.

The North region includes Tunica, Greenville, and Lula.

The Central region includes Vicksburg and Natchez.

With that in mind here's information, as supplied by the Missis­sippi Gaming Commission, showing the machine payback per­centages for each area's casinos for the one-year period from July 1,2018, through June 30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including video poker and video keno. The best returns for eachcategory are highlighted in bold print and you can see that all of the gaming areas offer rather similar returns on their machines.

MISSOURI SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Here's information from the Missouri Gaming Commission regarding the payback percentages for each casino's electronic machines for the 12-month period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019:

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each casino for all of their electronic machines including slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.

MONTANA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Montana law permits bars and taverns to have up to 20 video gaming devices that play video poker, video keno, or video bingo. These machines are operated in partnership with the state and arenot permitted to pay out in cash; instead, they print out a receipt which must be taken to a cashier. The maximum bet on these machines is $2 and the maximum payout is limited to $800. Montanagaming regulations require these machines to return a minimum of 80%.

There are seven Indian casinos offering video gaming machines that also print out a receipt. The maximum bet on these machines is $5 and the maximum payout is capped at $1,500. According toMontana's Gambling Control Division, there are no minimum payback percentages required for gaming machines on Indian reservations.

NEBRASKA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

No public information is available concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines in Nebraska.

NEVADA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

NEVADA - Lake Tahoe

Here's information, as supplied by Nevada's State Gaming Control Board, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of the south shore casinos for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2017 and ending June 30, 2018:

And here's that same information for the north shore casinos:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned to the players on each denomination of machine. All electronic machines including slots, video poker and video keno are included in thesenumbers.

NEVADA - Las Vegas

Unlike New Jersey, the Nevada Gaming Control Board does not break down its slot statistics by individual properties. Rather, they are classified by area.

The annual gaming revenue report breaks the Las Vegas market down into two major tourist areas: the Strip and downtown. There is also a very large locals market in Las Vegas and those casinosare shown in the gaming revenue report as the Boulder Strip and North Las Vegas areas.

When choosing where to do your slot gambling, you may want to keep in mind the following slot payback percentages for Nevada's fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019:

1¢ Slot Machines
The Strip - 88.33%
Downtown - 88.96%
Boulder Strip - 90.53%
N. Las Vegas - 90.79%

5¢ Slot Machines
The Strip - 91.96%
Downtown - 93.32%
Boulder Strip - 96.30%
N. Las Vegas - 95.24%

25¢ Slot Machines
The Strip - 89.34%
Downtown - 93.91%
Boulder Strip - 95.77%
N. Las Vegas - 96.27%

$1 Slot Machines
The Strip - 92.34%
Downtown - 94.12%
Boulder Strip - 95.49%
N. Las Vegas - 95.62%

$1 Megabucks Machines
The Strip - 87.31%
Downtown - 86.40%
Boulder Strip - 87.61%
N. Las Vegas - 86.98%

All Slot Machines
The Strip - 91.84%
Downtown - 92.22%
Boulder Strip - 94.26%
N. Las Vegas - 93.34%

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned to the players on each denomination of machine. All electronic machines including slots, video poker, and video keno are included in thesenumbers and the highest-paying returns are shown in bold print. As you can see, the machines in downtown Las Vegas pay out slightly more than those located on the Las Vegas Strip.

Returns even better than the downtown casinos can be found at some of the other local casinos along Boulder Highway, such as Boulder Station and Sam's Town and also in the North Las Vegasarea which would include the Fiesta, Santa Fe and Texas Station casinos. Not only are those numbers among the best returns in the Las Vegas area, but they are also among the best paybackpercentages for anywhere in the United States.

NEVADA - Laughlin

Here's information, as supplied by Nevada's State Gaming Control Board, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of Laughlin's casinos for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2018, and ending June 30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned to the players on each denomination of machine. All electronic machines including slots, video poker, and video keno are included in thesenumbers.

NEVADA - Reno

Here's information, as supplied by Nevada's State Gaming Control Board, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of the Reno area casinos for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017and ending June 30, 2018:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including slots, video poker, and video keno. Gossip slots no deposit.

NEVADA - Sparks

Here's information, as supplied by Nevada's State Gaming Control Board, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of the Sparks area casinos for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2018, and ending June 30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including slots, video poker, and video keno.

NEVADA - Wendover

Here's information, as supplied by Nevada's State Gaming Control Board, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of the Wendover area casinos for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2018 and ending June 30, 2019:

These numbers reflect the percentage of money returned on each denomination of machine and encompass all electronic machines including slots, video poker and video keno.

NEW JERSEY SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Following is information from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission regarding average slot payout percentages for the 12-month period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019:

These figures reflect the total percentages returned by each casino for all of their electronic machines which includes slot machines, video poker, etc.

NEW MEXICO SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

New Mexico's Indian casinos offer an assortment of table games and electronic gaming machines. Additionally, slot machines are allowed at the state's racetracks as well as at about 40 variousfraternal and veterans clubs.

New Mexico gaming regulations require that electronic machines at racetracks and fraternal/veterans organizations return a minimum of 80%.

New Mexico's Indian tribes do not make their slot machine payback percentages a matter of public record but the terms of the compact between the state and the tribes require all electronicgaming machines to also return a minimum of 80%.

NEW YORK SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

There are several Indian casinos located in upstate New York which offer traditional Class III casino gambling.

The terms of the compact between the tribes and the state allow table games and slot machines, including video keno and video poker. These machines do not pay out in cash. Instead, they printout a receipt which must be exchanged for cash.

There are also some Indian casinos that offer Class II gambling which consist of electronic gaming machines which look like slot machines, but are actually games of bingo and the spinning videoreels are for 'entertainment purposes only.' No public information is available concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines at Indian casinos.

Here's information, as supplied by the New York Gaming Commission, showing the slot machine payback percentages for all of the casinos for the fiscal year from April 1, 2018, through March31, 2019:

In October 2001, legislation was passed to allow for the introduction of slot machine-type video lottery machines at New York racetracks. Officially referred to as Video Gaming Machines(VGM's), they are regulated by the New York State Lottery Division.

All VGM's offer standard slot machine-type games, plus keno in denominations from five cents to $10. The machines all accept cash but do not pay out in cash. They print a receipt which must betaken to a cashier.

The legislation authorizing the VGM's states, 'the specifications for video lottery gaming shall be designed in such a manner as to pay prizes that average no less than ninety percent ofsales.'

Here's information, as supplied by the New York Lottery, showing the video gaming machine payback percentages for each of the state's racetracks for the fiscal year from April 1,2018, through March 31, 2019:

NORTH CAROLINA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

North Carolina has two Indian casinos and both are affiliated with the state's Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians which signed a compact with the state. According to the terms of thecompact, the video gaming machines are required to return a minimum of 83% and a maximum of 98%.

NORTH DAKOTA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

North Dakota has more than 800 sites throughout the state that offer blackjack, with betting limits of $1-$25, for the benefit of charities.

There are also six Indian casinos which are limited by law to the following maximum bet limits: blackjack-$100 (two tables in a casino may have limits up to $250), craps-$60, roulette-$50,slots/video poker-$25 and poker-$50 per bet, per round with a maximum of three rounds.

The terms of the state's compact with the tribes require gaming machines to return a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 100%. However, if a machine is affected by skill, such as video poker orvideo blackjack, the machines must return a minimum of 83%.

OHIO SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Ohio voters passed a statewide referendum in November 2009 to allow one casino to open in each of four major cities: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. There are also seven racetracksthat offer video lottery terminals.

Here's information from the Ohio Casino Control Commission regarding the payback percentages for each racino and casino's electronic machines for the twelve-month period from July 1,2018, through June 30, 2019:

OKLAHOMA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

All Oklahoma Indian casinos are allowed to offer both Class II and Class III gaming machines.

Most casinos offer only Class II machines which look like slot machines, but are actually games of bingo and the spinning video reels are for 'entertainment purposes only.' Some casinos alsooffer traditional Class III slots.

In either case, the gaming machines are not allowed to accept or payout in coins. All payouts must be done by a printed receipt or via an electronic debit card. No public information isavailable concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines in Oklahoma.

OREGON SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Oregon law permits bars and taverns to have up to six video lottery terminals that offer various versions of video poker. Racetracks are allowed to have no more than 10 machines. The maximumbet allowed is $2.50 and the maximum single payout on any machine is capped at $600.

These machines are the same as regular video gaming devices but are called lottery terminals because they are regulated by the state's lottery commission which receives a share of eachmachine's revenue. The machines accept cash but do not pay out in cash; instead, they print out a receipt which must be taken to a cashier.

According to figures from the Oregon Lottery, during its fiscal year from June 28, 2018, through June 25, 2019, the VLT's had an approximate return of 92.34%.

There are nine Indian casinos in operation in Oregon. According to the governor's office which regulates the Tribe's compacts, 'there is no minimum payback percentage required on the Tribe'smachines. Each Tribe is free to set their own limits on their machines.'

PENNSYLVANIA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Pennsylvania gaming regulations require that gaming machines return a minimum of 85%.

The following is information from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regarding average slot payout percentages for the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019:

RHODE ISLAND SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Rhode Island has two pari-mutuel facilities which both feature video lottery terminals (VLT's). These machines are the same as regular video gaming devices but are called lottery terminalsbecause they are regulated by the state's lottery commission which receives a share of each machine's revenue. The machines accept cash but don't pay out in cash; instead, they print out areceipt which must be taken to a cashier.

All VLT's are programmed to play at least six different games: blackjack, keno, slots and three versions of poker (jacks or better, joker poker and deuces wild).

According to figures from the Rhode Island Lottery for the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the average VLT return at Twin River was 92.10% and at Tiverton, it was91.63%.

SOUTH CAROLINA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

South Carolina has two gambling cruise ships which sail three miles out into international waters where casino gambling is permitted. Since the casino boats travel in international waters theyare free from regulations and the machines can be set to pay back whatever the operators want without regard to a minimum payback percentage.

SOUTH DAKOTA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Here are statistics from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming for the payback percentages on all of Deadwood's slot machines for the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30,2019:

In addition to the Deadwood casinos, there are also nine Indian casinos in South Dakota. No information is available on the payback percentages of the video gaming machines.

TEXAS SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Texas has one Indian casino which offers gaming machines based on bingo. It also offers pull tab machines, bingo, poker and a player-banked blackjack game where each player must pay acommission to the house for each bet that is made. The commission is 50¢ for $3-$50 bets and $1 for bets over $50. The minimum gambling age is 21 and the casino is open 24 hours daily.

Class II video gaming devices look like slot machines, but are actually bingo games and the spinning reels are for 'entertainment purposes only.' No public information is available concerningthe payback percentages on any gaming machines in Texas' Indian casino.

WASHINGTON SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

There are 28 Indian casinos operating in Washington and they all have compacts with the state allowing them to offer table games, as well as electronic ‘scratch' ticket games which use a finitenumber of tickets with a predetermined number of winners and losers.

All of the state's Tribes are not required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks. However, according to the terms of the compact between the Tribes and the state, theminimum prize payout for electronic ‘scratch' ticket games is 75%.

WEST VIRGINIA SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

West Virginia has four pari-mutuel facilities and one resort hotel that feature video lottery terminals. The VLT's are the same as regular video gaming devices but are called lottery terminalsbecause they are regulated by the state's lottery commission which receives a share of each machine's revenue.

West Virginia law requires that VLT's return a minimum of 80% to a maximum of 95%. VLT games include slots, blackjack, keno and numerous versions of poker. The minimum gambling age is 21.

For the one-year period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the average return on VLT's was: 88.97% at Mountaineer Park, 90.81% at Mardi Gras, 89.46% at Wheeling Island, 89.53%at Charles Town Races.

WISCONSIN SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

All Wisconsin casinos are located on Indian reservations and the Indian tribes are not required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks. However, according to the termsof the compact between the state and the tribes 'for games not affected by player skill, such as slot machines, the machine is required to return a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 100% of theamount wagered.'

WYOMING SLOT MACHINE PAYBACK STATISTICS

Wyoming has Indian casinos that offer Class II bingo-type gaming machines, plus traditional Class III slot machines.

The machines don't pay out in cash. Instead they print out a receipt which must be cashed by a floor attendant or taken to the cashier's cage. You can also make bets via a cashless systemwhereby you get a 'smart' card and deposit money to that card's account. The machines will then deducts losses from, or credit wins to, your account.

No public information is available regarding the payback percentages on Wyoming's gaming machines.

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This selection of slot games that you are about to unveil contains slots with different gameplay and themes. Some of them are brand new while others have been around for a long time. Yet, what they all have in common is that they are played across the globe. We hope that you will enjoy our list of the 14 most popular slot machines online.

1. Gonzo's Quest

Published: November 2013

Brand: NetEnt

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 20

RTP: 96%

Variance: High

It's quite easy to find a casino site where you can play Gonzo's Quest. This slot machine is one of the most popular games made by one of the global leaders in the field of online slots – NetEnt. Gonzo's Quest is a slot with a story focused on a Spanish conquistador looking for the treasures of America. In terms of visuals, this is a very attractive 3D game with a colorful design and a background where you can see the animated conquistador and a temple in the jungle.

Gonzo's Quest has 5 reels and 20 paylines. This game features seven regular symbols and all of these symbols are unique and look like masks in specific neutral colors. The symbol which has a question mark on it is actually the wild symbol. So, this question mark image substitutes for all symbols in this game if it helps players build winning combinations.

The golden token with a mask on it is the so-called free fall symbol. When a player hits three of these symbols on any active payline, they will get ten free spins. Gonzo's Quest comes with an avalanche system where the winning combinations are replaced with new symbols which could lead to consecutive wins with increasing multipliers.

Why is Gonzo's Quest popular?

• It has a unique theme
• A slot machine with 3D graphics
• It has three special features

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2. Starburst

Published: November 2013

Brand: NetEnt

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 10

RTP: 96.1%

Variance: Low

It seems that 2013 was a very successful year for NetEnt because they've made at least two extremely popular slot machines – Gonzo's Quest and Starburst. Even today, many casino sites are offering free spins for new players in this game. Starburst is an online slot game with an abstract theme. The story revolves around gems and stars that are orbiting around our planet. Once again, the guys from NetEnt have done an excellent job with the graphics – smooth visual elements in shiny colors and special effects.

Starburst has a simple setup which includes 5 reels and 10 paylines. On the paylines and reels, you can notice seven basic symbols – five of these symbols are represented by gems in different colors while the other two look like a red seven and a gold bar sign. The latter represents the most valuable symbol you can find here.

To make thing more thrilling, they have also added a wild symbol – a rainbow-colored star symbol. This symbol counts as any standard symbol and shows up only on the three central reels. When it does, it expands and cover the reel and activates a re-spin. In theory, you can win up to three re-spins.

Why is Starburst popular?

• A simple gameplay
• Beautiful graphics and sounds
• An upgraded wild symbol which activates re-spins for free

3. Pirates Plenty: The Sunken Treasure

Published: November 2018

Brand: Red Tiger

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 20

RTP: 96.12%

Variance: High

The best slot machines don't have to be old and Pirates Plenty: The Sunken Treasure is an example of that. This online slot game by Red Tiger was released in 2018 and it has managed to gain thousands of fans around the world. You can probably find this game on your favorite casino site. The graphics of this online slot look great and include a detailed view of the captain's cabin in the background and reels that look like maps.

Pirates Plenty: The Sunken Treasure is played on 5 reels and has 20 paylines. Players with experience in this area, know that this is a standard matrix, but this game has a few unique features. First of all, the paytable includes nine regular symbols including four playing card suits, a bottle of rum, crossed pistols, a cannon, a pirate's hat, and a skull and bones symbol.

There are a few special features in this slot. For instance, you can collect map symbols in order to unveil the treasure reel. When this reel is unlocked you can hit four different wild symbols which are covering entire reels and bring multipliers to the wins. Hit three Ocean Spins symbols to launch a bonus game with extra wilds and a chance to unlock a special prize while using free spins, Finally, the monkey irate is the wild symbol which replaces missing basic symbols.

Why is Pirates Plenty: The Sunken Treasure popular?

• An exciting pirate-themed slot
• Inventive special features
• A good RTP percentage

4. Immortal Romance

Published: December 2011

Brand: Microgaming

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 243 ways to win

RTP: 96.86%

Variance: Medium

Even though it's quite older compared to most slots here, Immortal Romance by Microgaming definitely deserves to be on this list. We can't say that this is the best slot machine of all time, but there are a few things that we really like about it. First of all, there's a story that reminds us of the story found in the Twilight movie and book.

Next, this online slot features nice illustrations that make it look like some sort of a comic book.

When it comes to the matrix, you will find an unusual combination of 5 reels and 243 ways to win (no classic paylines). There are 14 symbols in this game including playing card symbols, a book, a castle, a lion token, a logo, and four characters.

The lion is the scatter symbol and it pays out cash prizes regardless of the position on the reels. By completing all payouts for each symbol, you will unlock bonus features which are basically free spins modes with different extras like additional wilds, multipliers for the wins, etc.

Why is Immortal Romance popular?

• Based on a popular vampire book/movie
• Made by one of the most popular software suppliers in this sector
• Unique special features

5. Extra Chilli

Published: April 2018

Brand: Big Time Gaming

Number of reels: 6

Number of paylines: 117649 ways to win

RTP: 96.82%

Variance: –

This list of the best slot machines continues with a very cheerful online slot. Extra Chilli is an online slot made by Big Time Gaming. This slot based on Mexican cuisine features very interesting visual elements including colorful icons on brown reels and what appears to be some sort of a market with food stands in the background. Needless to say, this slot has wonderful animations.

Extra Chilli comes with 6 reels and offers 117649 ways to win. So, this game is part of Big Time Gaming's Megaways series. The list of regular symbols includes ten symbols – six playing cards in specific colors, and four chili peppers in different colors. The chili symbols can appear extended on the reels.

So, there's an extra reel in this game which adds a symbol too. When a player hits the H, O, T letters on the reels they will activate 8 free spins. In addition, there are firecracker rockets which represent the wild symbol. The wild replaces all standard symbols to build winning lines.

Why is Extra Chilli popular?

• It offers thousands of ways to win
• It radiates a positive atmosphere thanks to the visuals and the story
• You can enjoy a few bonuses

6. Ancient Fortunes: Zeus

Published: April 2019

Brand: Triple Edge Studios

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 10

RTP: 96.02%

Variance: Medium

If you prefer brand new slot machines, then you should check this one. Ancient Fortunes: Zeus is an online slot game which was released in April 2019 by Triple Edge Studios. It's a game with impressive graphics which include unique symbols set on reels made of stone and a background where you will find some sort of an ancient building and tons of gold.

Ancient Fortunes: Zeus is a slot game with 5 reels and 10 paylines. On the matrix of this slot game, players will notice eight symbols. They all look like images made of stone which represent different characters or animals including an octopus, a vulture, an ancient god, a warrior, etc. There is also a wild symbol here.

The golden square with an older character is the wild symbol which has the ability to substitute for all symbols. Mobile casino no deposit required. The famous lightning bolt used by Zeus is the free spins symbols. Wait to land three or more of them on the screen to activate between 10 and 20 free spins. Finally, this game has a so-called cascading system which eliminates winning combinations and provides new symbols for free.

Why is Ancient Fortunes: Zeus popular?

• A game with smooth gameplay
• It uses a cascading system
• It has a beautiful design

7. Vikings

Published: November 2018

Brand: NetEnt

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 243 ways to win

RTP: 96.05%

Variance: Medium-High

Are you a fan of the popular TV show called Vikings? Well, NetEnt has created a slot machine which is based on this TV show. In Vikings, players can expect to find their favorite characters like Ragnar, Loki, and Bjorn as well as a few other elements that will remind them of these epic warriors. This game includes photorealistic images and nice animations as well as a mysterious background where you can see the Nordic countryside. You can find this online slot on many casino sites.

Vikings features 5 reels and offers 243 ways to win. It has 10 symbols on the paytable – five playing cards, four characters, and the TV show's logo. The high-paying symbols in this game (the characters) can appear extended on the reels. What makes Vikings one of the best slot machines today is the presence of multiple special features and symbols.

For instance, the shield is the free spin symbol. Wait to get three of them on the three central reels to launch so-called raid spins (free spins). Players can also hit a Shield Wall at random – a group of mystery symbols that are revealed later in the game. Of course, there is a wild symbol in this game which substitutes for all regular symbols.

Why is Vikings popular?

• A game based on a popular TV show
• It has beautiful graphics
• It can be found on many casino sites

8. Hit it Big

Published: April 2019

Brand: ELK Studios

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 5

RTP: 96%

Variance: High

There are situations when slot players want to try a classic slot machine. If you are in the mood for playing a game like this, then you can count on Hit It Big. This slot machine was developed by ELK Studios and it's a brand new online slot. The game looks like an old slot machine although it comes equipped with colorful visual elements and interesting special effects.

Hit It Big comes with 5 reels and 5 paylines. It's a simple matrix for an upgraded classic slot game. The symbol payout list includes seven symbols that you've probably seen in other slot machines – a single green bar, a double blue bar, a triple red bar, a green seven, a blue seven, a red seven and a triple brown seven. The red wild sign on a crown is the wild symbol. This is the symbol that replaces missing regular symbols to help players create winning lines.

Above and below the reels, there are different features like multipliers, stacked wilds, locked wilds and respins. When you land two matching features below and above the reel, you will activate the special feature. In addition, if you hit three bonus symbols, you will launch a bonus game where you have to move on the matrix to reveal prizes.

Why is Hit It Big popular?

• This is a slot game with a classic design, but modern gameplay
• It comes with many interesting special features
• It has a solid RTP percentage

9. Mustang Gold

Published: January 2019

Brand: Pragmatic Play

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 25

RTP: 96.53%

Variance: Medium-High

Our list of most popular slot machines includes titles from a few different well-established providers. For instance, Mustang Gold is a popular slot machine made by Pragmatic Play with a unique theme. This game's story takes place in the Old West. We can't say that this slot game uses the most refined and modern graphics, but the illustrations look decent and there are nice animated effects that make the game livelier.

There are 5 reels and 25 paylines in Mustang Gold. This is a standard matrix for a game like this. On this set of reels, every player can find eight basic symbols – four playing card symbols, a cowgirl, a cowboy, a black horse, and a white horse. As some of you might have already guessed, there are symbols with special properties too. First of all, the logo is the wild symbol which replaces missing basic symbols when it can help you build a winning combo. It shows up on all reels except for the first one.

The campfire, on the other hand, is a scatter symbol. Whenever you get at least three of them on the three middle reels, you will activate eight free spins. There is also a horseshoe money symbol which takes a certain value from a predetermined set or jackpot. The collect symbol looks like a sheriff's badge. In case you land at least one horseshoe symbol and a collect symbol on the fifth reel you will be paid accordingly.

Why is Mustang Gold popular?

• A game with a few interesting special features
• A specific Old West theme
• You can win a jackpot prize

10. Cleopatra

Published: January 2012

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Brand: IGT

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 20

RTP: 95.7%

Variance: Medium

To be honest, this popular slot machine might not have the best RTP out there, but it is present on many casino sites. Cleopatra is an Ancient Egyptian-themed online slot game with simple gameplay. Visually, it's a slot game with decent graphics which include unique symbols on the reels, simple animations and a background that looks like some sort of a temple.

Cleopatra is played on 5 reels and has 20 paylines. In the base game, players might hit an interesting collection of standard symbols including playing cards, the eye of Horus, a scepter, a golden tablet, a hand fan, a scarab and Cleopatra herself.

Actually, Cleopatra is a wild symbol which has the power to substitute for all standard symbols when it can help a player create a winning combo. The wild symbol multiplies the wins. There's a mask symbol too and this is the scatter symbol. Getting three or more of these symbols on the reels will activate a free spins round.

Why is Cleopatra popular?

• It has an evergreen theme
• It has a simple gameplay
• It's a game with a decent Return to Player percentage

11. Thunderstruck II

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Published: May 2010

Brand: Microgaming

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 243 ways to win

RTP: 96.65%

Variance: Medium

It's not unusual for casino software developers to create sequels to their popular slot games. Thunderstruck II is a good example of an online slot like this created by Microgaming. This is an upgraded and updated version of the original Thunderstruck game which is based on Norse mythology. When it comes to the graphics, this slot offers access to carefully designed icons set on stone and metal.

Thunderstruck II comes with 5 reels and provides 243 ways to win. There is a list of regular symbols which includes twelve icons – six playing cards, a Viking boat, Asgard, and four divine characters including Thor. The slot's logo serves as a wild symbol. In other words, it substitutes for all standard symbols when it helps you form winning lines.

When a player hits at least three hammer (Mjolnir) symbols on the reels, they will trigger free spins mode with different options including multiplies for the wins, special symbols, and extra wilds. At random, this online slot turns a few reels into completely wild reels.

Why is Thunderstruck II popular?

• A nice game with a Norse mythology theme
• A plethora of inventive special features
• An upgraded version of the original game from Microgaming

12. Agent Jane Blonde Returns

Published: March 2019

Brand: Stormcraft Studios

Number of reels: 5

Number of paylines: 15

RTP: 96.6%

Variance: Low

Who says that only men can be successful agents? It might take some time to find a good online casino where you can play this slot machine on the Internet, but it's definitely worth it. Agent Jane Blonde Returns is an online slot which was developed by Stormcraft Studios and comes with a thrilling theme. The visual elements of this online slot look great – animated effects, polished and shiny icons and a city skyline in the background.

This online slot has a standard matrix which includes 5 reels and 15 paylines. There are nine unique basic symbols in this game – a watch, a laptop, a bunch of passports and some cash, a purse and a gun, a sports car, and four different disguises used by Agent Jane Blonde.

The same agent dressed in a regular outfit is the wild symbol. She substitutes for all basic symbols when needed. The good thing is that she appears stacked on the reels. There is also a logo symbol which acts as a scatter symbol. Wait to land at least two scatters to activate a respins feature with sticky wild symbols.

Why is Agent Jane Blonde Returns popular?

• One of the rare slot games where the main character is a female special agent
• It's a modern game with relatively high RTP
• It has respins, wilds and scatters

13. Raging Rex

Published: January 2019

Brand: Play'n GO

Number of reels: 6

Number of paylines: 4096 ways to win

RTP: 96.34%

Variance: High

If your favorite casino site has games made by Play'n GO, then you should probably be able to find Raging Rex. This is a relatively new online slot game with a prehistoric theme focused on dinosaurs. We must say that the designers have created excellent visual elements including unique icons in striking colors, animations, and a nice background image.

Raging Rex has an unusual matrix which includes 6 reels and provides 4096 ways to win. Players should expect to find ten unique regular symbols including six mineralized insects, and four dinosaurs. The Rex itself is the wild symbol which replaces for missing basic symbol when required. If you get at least three meteor scatters anywhere in view you will trigger so-called raging spins – free spins with interesting boosts.

Why is Raging Rex popular?

• It's a slot game with good RTP
• There are interesting visuals and special effects
• You can trigger an interesting free spins mode

14. Buffalo Blitz

Published: July 2016

Brand: Playtech

Number of reels: 6

Number of paylines: 4096 ways to win

RTP: 95.96%

Variance: High

Next on the list of popular slot machines that you can play online, we have Buffalo Blitz. This is another slot machine made by a famous developer – Playtech. Buffalo Blitz has a little bit of simplistic design and uses simple colors and symbols. In the background, you can notice a valley.

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There are 6 reels and 4096 ways to win in Buffalo Blitz. The list of regular symbols in this game includes playing card symbols, a bear, a moose, a raccoon, and a buffalo.

The buffalo is the highest paying symbol in this online slot game. The blue diamond acts as a wild symbol which means that it substitutes for all the symbols we've mentioned above when needed. Lastly, if you manage to get at least three free games scatters anywhere in view you will activate up to 100 free spins where the wild can bring different multipliers for the wins.

Why is Buffalo Blitz popular?

• A slot game with stacked symbols
• A slot game where you can win up to 100 free spins
• A free spins mode with wild multipliers