Gambling Online

Game Name: The Osbourne’s Video Slot

Game Type: Video Slot

Platform: Microgaming Software

Slot Value: .01 cent to .50 Cents

Number of Reels: 5

Payout Lines: 20

Max coins per line: 10

Maximum bet: 200 coins ( $2.00 - $100.00)

The game is one of the many video slots available from the Microgaming Software with this one featuring Ozzy Osbourne’s family, including the dog Mini.

The first bonus feature is the Mini Scatter Pay. When you get 3, 4 or 5 Mini’s scattered on the reels it triggers 10 free spins with a 2X multiplier. During the free spins, Mini has no value and the free spins do not re-trigger. I never got to see this feature at all during my play.

There is also a mystery bonus that seems to appear at random and it’s called the grab a gift bonus feature. The one time I got that it awarded me with 2400 coins.

Another bonus feature is the knock knock bonus. You have to get the door knockers starting from the first reel lined up showing at least 3 door knockers and the feature is triggered. You select one of the 3 shown and your bonus is multiplied between 2-5 times.

The Osbourne family crest is the wild symbol in this game and will stand in for any symbol except Mini or the door knocker.

Online Video Poker

Video poker is an outrageously fun game to play. There is little doubt in my mind why the game has built up a fantastic following in the years since its inception.

I can’t speak for all other players, but the first thing I do when I enter a casino is to check out the banks of video poker machines that are available. The same thing is true with online video poker. If I open a casino and the software is new to me, the very first thing I do is to check out the different types of video poker games are made available for me to play.

Now, that said, there is a strategy that must be followed to play video poker at optimum levels. Of all the hands that will be potentially dealt, there will be about 80% or so that will be losing hands. This is important to know because that means the other 20% +/- will be winners, or potential winners based on the choices of the person playing the game.

The odds of any video poker machine will vary greatly, depending on the actual game chosen. The best payouts by far, and the most consistent in my opinion is the 9/6 Jacks or Better machine. What this means, is that the machine will payout 9 coins for every one that you bet for a full house, and 6 for a flush. Take note that there is a difference in that the machine will payout 8/5 if you choose a progressive machine in most cases.

You always have to remember to play the maximum coins in order to gain the greatest returns. If you are playing a progressive machine, the same holds true. If you are playing progressive video poker, and do not play the maximum bet, and the Royal Flush pops into your hand, you will NOT be paid the progressive jackpot, and instead you will get the much lower payout for the video poker royal flush.

One HUGE mistake that people make when playing any video poker is to think that the Ace is the most important card, or even the King, but in reality, the best strategy will have you saving the Jack as opposed to any other when playing optimum video poker strategy.

Some tips to remember:

·         NEVER hold a pair with a kicker. It reduces your overall odds by about 5%

·         Never break a winning hand unless you are drawing one card for a royal flush

·         Never break a flush to try for a straight flush, unless it is the royal flush you are trying to get

·         If you have 2 face cards, and one is a Jack, hold the Jack every time

·         Never try for a straight flush when you have a straight