Monday, October 24, 2011

Barnyard Bonanza

Jackpotjoy Bingo has released a brand new slot game recently, Barnyard Bonanza. Slots are not just for online casinos. Many bingo sites offer a wide range of choices such as Microgaming, RTG, Gamesys and the list goes on. I received an email about the new release and I immediately had to check it out.

Gambling a few pence per spin has proven to be a bad choice for me. I find that if I bet a little more, I have better odds of pulling in a bigger win.

Barnyard Bonanza is a 20 line slot game. The symbols are all farms animals, veggies and farm equipment. Three bonus symbols triggers a bonus game. To my surprise there were three options. You must choose one of three farms to visit. You then play the corresponding bonus game.

I started off with £1 per spin. I wasn’t getting anywhere so I took a chance and raised my bet to £2 to see if I could do any better. Finally, a bonus! I selected the chicken farm. I was prompted to choose a chicken to reveal the eggs. The select an egg but be careful not to hatch the snake. I made it through with 3 chickens until finally the snake appeared. I did manage to win £22 during the bonus.

I was really interested in the free spins bonus. I was hoping I could win some real cash there. So far I really liked the game. If was cute and probably not the sort of thing my husband would like to play. I had some nice payouts on the reels and before I knew it I hit the bonus again. This time I visited the sheep. I had to pick a dog to chase the sheep into the pen.  Then I had to shear the sheep without revealing the big bad wolf. I won £38 on that round.

I never did land those free spins but I’d say I had a good run on Barnyard Bonanza. I did see it at Sun Bingo as well. Have  you tried it yet?

Friday, October 21, 2011

The Spice of Life

I had a day to myself and wanted to get out for a little while.  Where to go? It was free bingo day over at Gala so I headed over. Somehow I spent £16.50 on tickets when they were supposed to be free. The catch was I purchased 33 tickets and played all the goodies that they had rather than just the free book. I went the electronic route and have really learned to love it.

As bingo was about to begin I spotted some people that I knew. I ran over said my hellos and got settled in for the game. My husband was texting me wondering where I was. The afternoon bingo session begins around the time he has his lunch break from work. I ignored it because we could use a little spice. Let him wonder where I was. There was no harm in that.

The first few games came and went very quickly. With all the tickets I had in play I was very close to a win. Close wasn’t good enough. Bingo really had to grow on me. It wasn’t the sort of thing I could ever imagine myself sneaking off for an afternoon of. I consider myself somewhat hip and bingo just has this old lady connotation.  I am a fan of gambling on all the newest games at my favorite online casinos.

We were on to the last game of the session and I hadn’t come out a winner yet. I had begun to think that more tickets wasn’t always better until I bingo’d on the full house for £50. In reality I probably won about £25 after I factor in all that I spent at bingo. I bought an abundance of tickets, played some side games and of course I needed a Diet Coke wash it all down with.

It is October, so in the spirit of Halloween I hid right as my husband was coming in the door. I jumped out and scared the heck out of him. I did say we needed a little spice didn’t I?

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Bueller!

My husband is a total movie fanatic. He knows all there is to know about the movies. I’ve never seen anything like it. Directors, actors and cameras angles, you name it, he knows it all. One of his specialties is 80’s movies so when I saw Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on InterCasino I had to show it to him.

Combining online casino gambling and the movies is a match made in heaven for us. There are Smash, Epic, Classic, Acclaimed and Blockbuster jackpots that are completely random. The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off symbol serves as the wild and all the best characters are there including Cameron, Mr. Rooney, Grace, Sloane, Jeanie, the dog and the car. Three Save Ferris symbols launch the Fake the Parents bonus feature. You are prompted to select several piano keys. It’s a cool bonus and can have some really nice pay outs.
Needless to say, my hubby thought this was coolest thing he’s ever seen.  The Kick the Car bonus is hilarious but I find that the bonuses are very tough to get on this slot game. The clips from the movie are an added fun aspect of the slot.

I didn’t want to hover over him as he played so I went about my business and every once in a while I would hear him laugh or say “that’s so awesome”. After a while I didn’t hear anymore laughing and giggling. It sounded like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off wasn’t so awesome anymore. He had blown through his entire bankroll without a single bonus round. The line pays are also not so great.

In reality, the only awesome thing about this slot is the fact that it’s based on a great classic 80’s movie. Feeling bad for turning him onto that one, I showed him Braveheart and all was right with the world again.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Those Halloweenies are Hallow-meanies!

It’s October and I don’t know about you but it’s all about Halloween for me. The Halloween themed slots are awesome now. Actually they are not all specifically Halloween but they have spooky themes. Some of my favorites are Halloweenies, Bitten, Blood Suckers, Twins of Evil and Trick or Treat. My house is covered in spiders, pumpkins and witches.

To get into the spirit I decided to play some Halloweenies at the Ladbrokes online casino. This Microgaming slot game is not as spooky as it is cute. The colors are vibrant and there’s plenty of sweet treats. The characters are all dressed in ghoulish costumes like the Frankenstein nurse.

There are two bonuses. Here’s how they work: The Free Spins Bonus is triggered when 3 or more Scatter symbols appear anywhere on the five reels.  You are awarded 13 free spins and all wins are tripled. In the Pick a Pumpkin bonus game you can win up to 5,300 coins. 3 or more Pumpkin symbols anywhere on the five reels will trigger the bonus game.

I had been spinning for quite a while and I wasn’t having much luck. I was starting to get a little irritated but the only time I will play this slot game is in October. Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t play holiday themed slots unless it’s the season. 2 Pumpkin symbols would hit the reels and the third never came. I blew through nearly £100 with not one single bonus. I planned on gambling just a few more quid before I was calling it a day.  I was determined to get a bonus.

I was down to my last few pounds and three pumpkins were staring back at me. I won 700 credits in the Pick a Pumpkin feature which put me back in the game for a little while longer. Now if only I could get the free spins. Sadly, it was a burst of generosity from the Halloweenies and they were no longer in the giving mood.

I was sitting there penniless and I swear I heard the Frankenstein nurse laughing at me.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Bingo Really is Gambling

For some reason I seem to believe that playing Bingo is not really gambling. I suppose in comparison to online casinos I spend a lot less. I do spend plenty at Bingo too and the potential is there to spend even more. They have electronic machines to play your cards on. With those there are also different price packages each giving the player more cards. I’ve seen electronic Bingo packages as high as £49.

There are also loads of side games. Typically each costs £1 to play and I must play 2 at a time. On electronic bingo you can play 4 at a time. After I leave I’ve spend a nice chunk of change. So what would make me thing that Bingo isn’t really gambling. I suppose I can’t get into quite as much trouble as I can when I play online. There are only so many games to play in a session. Slots can go on all day and night.

I went to a different club tonight and I was so sorry that I did. We were at the opposite end of town so it was closer. On a Friday night, the houses were only £50. That’s pathetic. My normal club pays £10 for a line, £25 for a double line and £100 for the house. The last few games are worth £200 and the final is worth £500. There were about 20 people total including me and husband. Yes, I dragged him with me. He didn’t want to play so he listened to music on his iPhone the entire time.

As I looked around I felt somewhat depressed. The lighting was awful and I think that everyone was over 70 years old. They probably don’t want to try anything new and want to continue going to the same place they’ve gone to win a very tiny jackpot. I wanted to go up to each of them and tell them what they were missing. My husband was showing me South Park videos and I couldn’t wait for the game to be over so I could get home and get to bed.

Bingo really is gambling and this time I took a gamble on the location.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Jumping for Joy

Lady luck was on my side this week and I could not be happier. One of my favorite online gambling sites to play at is Jackpot Party Casino. I was a bit naughty and promised I would only make a 20 deposit. But when I lost in like ten minutes I decided to play just one more 20 and try my luck. It was the best thing I could have done!

I love this online gambling site because many of the games are the same ones found at land based casinos. A new slot release had just come in and I was anxious to try it out. Super Jackpot Party is a fun slot and I have played it many times when I was in the United States. I was not having much luck so when I made my second deposit I decided to try a completely different slot.

Bruce Lee slot is where my luck seemed to be endless. Not only was I getting some nice bonus round features for free spins I received something even more incredible. There are five random progressive jackpots that are randomly won. Each jackpot ranges from £20.00 or sot up to as high £27,000 at the moment.

I managed to get the random jackpot several times but it was the small jackpot and I won on average £25.00. Then my luck took a turn when I landed the progressive jackpot. A screen appears where there are rows of gifts. Click on the gifts and avoid the “collect” button where the feature will end. Under each gift is a cash prize and under one gift is a star. Click on the star and you go to the next level of the guaranteed jackpot.

I was able to find three stars when the feature ended and won a whopping £800! I couldn’t be more excited. My husband was not home at the time as he had just left to go to the store. I could hardly wait till he got home to share my good fortune.

Have you played at Jackpot Party Casino? Are you familiar with the WMS slot games in the land casinos?

Never Underestimate the Gambling Housewife


Some of the best online casino gamblers are housewives. You may be wondering why they are such an expert verse the female who goes out to and works then comes home to gamble.

There are several reasons why housewives have an edge. Women who stay home have much more time on their hands to scour the internet and find the best offers available at online casinos. They also can be much more flexible as to when they are free to play.

Doing your homework and finding the best online casinos with a good reputation takes time. Looking at casino forums and reading players’ experiences is great source to learn. Women who stay at home have the leisure time to study and learn about various casinos and become quite the expert.

Many online casinos will have specials on off days during the week when the casinos are as active as the weekends. Also the time of day can make a huge difference as to what types of promotions are available.

Early Bird specials are ideal for those who can play bright and early in the morning. For players that prefer to gamble late at night there is also scheduled times where incentives are sweeter than during early evening hours where gambling is much more prevalent.

The gambling housewife is very good when it comes to staying within a certain budget. Taking care of a home, paying bills and buying groceries is carefully planned to keep with a level of income they are accustomed to.

This tends to spill off into their gambling habits as well. Using a level head to gamble and sticking to the limits set out for makes for a smart gambler.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Women Love Playing Online Casino Slots


The modern day housewife has changed over the years and has hung their aprons for take out food and ready made frozen dinners.

For the fortunate wife who can stay home and take care of the house and children, she is lucky to say the least. It’s that kind of luck that has changed their daily habits as well.

After waking up in the morning and getting the children off to school they are finding some time for themselves and have replaced going to the spa to be spoiled and heading for their laptops.

It’s the only time that the laptop is free because once the children return from school there is no room for mom to jump on. And they have the best kept secret because they are having more fun than most kids.

Not just housewives but women in general love slots and statistics prove that more women adore the slot machine then men. In between doing laundry and daily house chores they are playing at their favorite online casinos.

Grocery coupons are now replaced with bonus coupons to get more bang for their buck as they boost their playing power and settle in for an afternoon of sheer delight.

Gambling once thought a man’s sport has shifted and today’s modern woman has joined the ranks of some of the most tantalizing and stimulating entertainment without ever having to leave their homes thanks to online casinos.

Women have moved from being the trophy at the craps table and have pulled up a seat to live action all in the comfort of their homes. The playing is the fun part but winning is even better and housewives are cashing in all over the world.

Time flies when indulging in online casino thrills and without realizing it the school bell has rung and the children are bustling through the front door looking for an afternoon snack.

My husband is always trying to get in on my slot action. Are Men closet slot lovers?