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How does the Fibonacci strategy work?

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The Fibonacci strategy has its origin from the famous Fibonacci sequence. You probably have seen it at school.

In this sequence, every next number is the sum of the two previous numbers in the series. It applies for ‘even’ bets, so betting on Red-Black, Odd-Even or 1-18/19-36 at roulette or betting Punto or Banco at baccarat.

In the Fibonacci strategy, the sequence is as follows:

1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34-55-89-144-233-377-610-987-….

 The numbers of the sequence represent the amount you should bet. If you lose a bet, you follow the series and increase your next stake according to the sequence, until you manage to win a bet.

Once, you have won your bet, you start at the beginning again, with 1 unit (for example $1).

The table below summarises how the Fibonacci strategy works.

FIBONACCI BETTING SEQUENCE

The strategy looks very promising, at first glance.

Unfortunately, it does not give you any guarantees. It is just a sequence of numbers telling you how much to bet. It does not change the odds of you winning a game.

If you lose 8 or more times in a row, your losses become more significant. You need to make up winning many times on your first spin, to get your profits back to the desired level.

An example of a winning Fibonacci strategy

Example 1: Here you see when the Fibonacci strategy is beneficial.

You always bet on Black. You start with one unit (which could be $1).

  • You win the 1st and the 2nd
  • The 3rd round, you lose. You follow the Fibonacci sequence. You lose again and continue with the sequence and stake 1 units in round 4.
  • You lost round 4, and in round 5, you continue the sequence and stake 2 units.
  • You also lost round 5, and in round 6, you stake 3 units.
  • You also lost round 6, and in round 7, you stake 5 units.
  • You win round 7, and in round 8 you start the sequence again with one unit.
  • You win round 8, and in round 9 you start again with 1 unit. You win round 9.
  • In round 10 you start again with 1 unit. You lose round 10.

FIBONACCI BETTING STRATEGY WORKS

Here, you end up with a profit of 1 unit (a $1 profit) after 10 spins, even though the number of your wins (5 times Black) exactly match your number of losses (also 5 times Red or Zero).

The Fibonacci strategy is less progressive and less risky than the Martingale Strategy, as the increments of the sequence are less aggressive.

In Martingale the steps are doubled each time (1->2->4->8->16->32 etc.). The sequence is steep (large increments). The steps in the Fibonacci sequence are not as steep (1->1->2->3->5->8->13 etc).

An example where the Fibonacci strategy fails

Example 2: Here you see when the Fibonacci strategy does not work.

You always bet on Black and start with one unit (which could be $1).

  • You win the 1st and the 2nd
  • The 3rd round, you lose. You follow the Fibonacci sequence. You lose again and continue with the sequence and stake 1 units in round 4.
  • You lost round 4, and in round 5, you continue the sequence and stake 2 units.
  • You also lost round 5, and in round 6, you stake 3 units.
  • You also lost round 6, and in round 7, you stake 5 units.
  • You also lost round 7, and in round 8, you stake 8 units.
  • You also lost round 8, and in round 9, you stake 13 units.
  • You also lost round 9, and in round 10, you stake 21 units.
  • You lose round 10.

WHERE FIBONACCI BETTING STRATEGY FAILS

The bad news: With the Fibonacci strategy, you end up with significant losses if you have a long losing streak.

In this example, the losses amount to 52 units ($52) after 8 consecutive losses.

The Fibonacci Roulette strategy is less aggressive than the Martingale strategy.

The good news is that the Fibonacci strategy is less risky roulette strategy than the Martingale strategy. With the Martingale strategy, you would have ended up with a loss of 253 units (compared to the 52 units with the Fibonacci Strategy).

How does the Reverse Martingale (Paroli) strategy work?

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The Reverse Martingale strategy is a variation of the famous Martingale strategy. It can be applied to all even bet casino games.

This betting strategy is often used as a roulette strategy, but can also be used on baccarat, blackjack and other table games.

The big advantage of this strategy is that you only decide to take more risk if you are in a winning streak. The danger is that you do not get a long winning streak (say win 4 or 5 or 6 times in a row).

The consequence is that you end up negative.

How does the Reverse Martingale (Paroli) beting strategy work?

With the Reverse Martingale strategy (also called the anti Martingale strategy or the Paroli strategy), you start with a stake of one unit (say $1). If you lose, you play again with a stake of $1.

If you win, you can “afford” more, take more risk and double your next stake. If you win again, you double the next stake again.

Set yourself a limit, where you decide to stop doubling. You “bank” your winnings and start the sequence again. You choose for example to stop doubling after you have won 4 times in a row.

Compare the Reverse Martingale Strategy with the popular TV quiz, the Weakest Link. There, winnings are doubled. When the next answer is wrong, everything is lost. The sequence starts again.

A participant can also “bank” the amount/profits built up. After the winnings are banked, the sequence starts again from the beginning.

CasinoHipster.com tip: When using the Reverse Martingale Strategy, you only take extra risks when you are winning

We have made calculations of 4 variants of the Reverse Martingale strategy:

  • The 3-step Reverse Martingale strategy (where winnings are banked after 3 consecutive wins)
  • The 4-step Reverse Martingale strategy (where winnings are banked after 4 consecutive wins)
  • The 5-step Reverse Martingale strategy (where winnings are banked after 5 consecutive wins)
  • The 6-step Reverse Martingale strategy (where winnings are banked after 6 consecutive wins)

An example of a winning Reverse Martingale Strategy

Example 1: Here you see when the Reverse Martingale strategy works in your advantage.

You always play Black. You start with one unit (could be $1)

  • You lose the 1st and the 2nd
  • You have a winning streak: you win rounds 3 to 6. As you have doubled your stake, you get cumulative profits of 13 after round 6.
  • You bank after 4 wins in a row (after round 6).
  • You lose rounds 7 to 10.

reverse martingale strategy

Here, you have won $9. Even, though you only got 4 Blacks and 6 times Red/Zero. The luck was that you won 4 times in a row, which uplifts your profits.

Bear in mind that a winning streak of 4 times, does not happen too often. The chance of winning 4 times in a row (in this example 4 Blacks in a row) is: (18/37)^4= 18/37*18/37*18/37*18/37= 5,6%.

Below, a table with the probability of consecutive wins:

reverse martingale strategy wins

An example where the Reverse Martingale Strategy fails

Example 2: Here you see a case where the Reverse Martingale strategy does not yield profits.

You always bet on Black. You start with one unit (could be $1)

  • You lose the 1st and the 2nd
  • You have a winning streak: you win rounds 3 to 5.
  • You double your stake for round 6, which you lose.
  • You lose round 7. You win round 8.
  • You double your stake for round 9, which you lose.
  • You win round 10.

reverse martingale strategy fails

Here you end up with a negative balance of 3 units (-$3), even though you have won 5 times and lost 5 times. As the winning streak was not long enough, you end up losing.

Would you have banked after 3 wins (instead of 4 wins), then you would have had a cumulative profit of 4. Banking after 3, 4, 5, 6 (or even more) consecutive wins matters.

If you are more of a risk taker, you could decide to bank after 4, 5 or even 6 consecutive wins.

Otherwise, you may choose to bank after 2 or 3 straight wins.

How does the Martingale strategy work?

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The Martingale strategy is the most famous betting strategy, by far.

It is a betting strategy that is applied to games that offer even money bets, such as roulette, blackjack and baccarat.

Several players regard the Martingale betting strategy as a strategy where you always win. Unfortunately, it is not that simple.

With the Martingale strategy, you start with a stake of one unit (for example $1) on, for example, Black.

  • If you win, that is great. You have earned $1.
  • If you lose, you double your stake to 2 units (say $2). If you win, you have staked in total $3 and have earned $4. Your result is a $1 profit.
  • If you lose again, you double your stake again to 4 units. You stake $4 at once. If you win, you have staked in total $7 and have earned $8. Your result is a $1 profit.
  •  If you lose again, you double your stake again to 8 units. You stake $ 8 at once. If you win, you have staked in total $15 and have earned $16. Your result is a $1 profit.
  • If you lose again, you double your stake once again to 32 units. You stake $16 at once. If you win, you have staked in total $31 and have earned $32. Your result is a $1 profit.
  • You continue doubling your stake after each loss, till you have won.

After you have won the $1, you start the sequence again.

The table below summarises how the Martingale strategy works.

martingale roulette strategy

The advantage to the Martingale is that you always make a $1 profit after a win. Always!

The strategy falters when you lose 7 or 8 or even more times in a row. The amount you stake could be as high as $64, $128, $256 or even more.

Doubling your stake again, might not be possible. Either you do not have that a large amount of money available, or you are facing the maximum limits that casinos and online casinos may impose.

Moreover, there is a very reasonable chance that it happens.

If you choose to win more than $1, you need to play the Martingale sequence many times. The possibility of having a losing streak of 7, 8 or more times in a row, automatically increases.

An example of a winning Martingale strategy

Example 1: Here you see when the Martingale strategy works in your advantage.

You always bet on Black. You start with one unit (could be $1)

  • You win the 1st and the 2nd
  • The 3rd round, you lose. You double your stake on the 4th You lose again, and you double again in round 5. You win round 5.
  • You start the sequence again with one unit. You win round 6.
  • You start the sequence again with one unit. You lose round 7 and double your stake in round 8, which you win.
  • You lose round 9. You double your stake in round 10 which you lose.

winning martingale strategy roulette

In this example of using the Martingale betting strategy, you end up with a profit of 2 units (a $2 profit) after 10 spins, even though the number of your wins (5 times) exactly match your number of losses (also 5 times).

An example where the Martingale strategy fails

Example 2: Here you see a scenario where the Martingale strategy fails.

You always bet on Black, and you start with one unit (could be $1),

  • You win the 1st and the 2nd
  • The 3rd round, you lose. You double your stake on the 4th You lose again, and you double again in round 5. Each time you double, and at the 10th round, you have lost 8 times in a row (the ball has landed in a Red pocket 8 consecutive times).

failed martingale strategy

This example shows the downside risk of the Martingale strategy. You end up with a hefty loss of 253 units ($253).

The probability that the ball lands 8 consecutive times in the “wrong” colour (or in the zero) is 0,48%.

On average, it happens every 207 times, when you apply the Martingale strategy.

What is the probability of consecutive losses?

Even though you might think otherwise, those “impossible” series of outcomes are not all that rare.

 You might dodge a bullet for a long time with the Martingale system, but it is a given statistical fact you will run into a rare series of losing outcomes.

Here is a table with the probability of consecutive losses, based on a roulette game with a single zero:

Probability of rare roulette outcomes

As you can see, it is not uncommon to lose 7 times in a row. In fact, in nearly 1% (0.94%, to be exact) of all sequences, you may lose 7 times in a row. Even 8 or 9 losses in a row are not uncommon.

The chance of hitting red after black has hit 8 times in a row does not increase, it is still 19/37.

Should these events occur, the Martingale system forces you to stake huge amounts of money to get a $1 dollar profit.

How to make sure you are not labelled a bonus abuser by casinos

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bonus abuser casinoNearly all online casinos give out welcome bonuses to both new and existing players.

One of the best reasons to play online is the sheer amount of welcome bonuses you can get from an online casino. It gives you more money to play with and more chances to win big.

However, you must understand that online casinos need to make a profit at the end of the day. Casinos do not mind one bit giving out bonuses to players – it is a part of their business model after all – but they do need to have a good or even fair chance of winning it back. If every bonus could be withdrawn, no casino would be able to make a profit.

Preventing bonus abuse is, therefore, crucial to maintaining casinos’ healthy profit margins even though some of the rules may seem petty. 

Should you be labelled a bonus abuser, the casino might forfeit your bonuses and your winnings or even decide to exclude you from playing there. In this article, you will learn how you can enjoy casino bonuses time and time again without being labelled as a bonus abuser by the casino. 

1. Always read the bonus rules and never break them (ever!)

The first and most important rule. Before you claim any bonus offer, always read the bonus terms and conditions. Find out the do’s and don’ts and stick to them. If you violate the bonus terms, the casino has every right to deny you your bonus winnings. Don’t forget to check to wagering requirements of the bonus to determine if the bonus is worthwhile. 

Examples of bonus rules (these differ per casino):

  • Certain slots are not permitted to play with bonus money
  • There is a maximum bet size
  • You are not allowed to play even bets on both sides on Roulette
  • There is a maximum payout on bonus winnings

Always make sure you understand the bonus rules fully and abide by them. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact customer support.

2. Don’t just deposit for bonuses

Now and then deposit without a bonus. If you only deposit when you are offered a bonus, the casino might put you on a “no bonus list” which will ensure you do not get any more bonuses in the future. 

Mix it up a little bit. Sure, you can profit from every bonus offer you get. Just don’t forget to make some normal deposits in between bonus offers. And it works both ways: if you regularly deposit without bonuses, your value as a player to the casino will improve, leading to even better bonus offers.

3. Do not withdraw every time as soon as you meet wagering requirements

Doesn’t it feel great when you finally meet wagering requirements and can cash out your money? Yes, it does. Although the money is rightfully yours and you are free to cash out, doing so several times in a row during a short period might get you labelled a bonus abuser. Thankfully, not every casino thinks this way, but it is better to be sure. 

How to avoid: just keep playing a little bit longer. Maybe you might even win some extra money. Using the same hit and run strategy every time may hurt your bonus offers. 

4. Don’t change your playing patterns too much

If you always play slots, don’t start playing table games only when you get a bonus. If you are a small stakes player, do not suddenly double or triple your bet sizes when playing with bonus money. Keep your bet sizes constant.

A big no-no is to bet big on games with a low house edge such as blackjack or roulette and once you hit your target amount, to play on a low variance slot for the rest of the wagering requirement. This technique is called grinding and is very much frowned upon by casinos. If you get caught, you will lose your winnings, so beware. 

We even go so far as to recommend playing medium or even high variance slots with bonus money. We understand that most of the time your bonus funds will be depleted before you get a nice hit on a high variance slot. However, should you get a nice win of maybe 1,000 or 2,000 times your stake, you will have no problem to meet bonus wagering requirements.

Applying a progressive betting strategy such as a Roulette Strategy will almost certainly break a bonus terms and condition rule and is something we strongly advise against doing.

5. Only play at casinos that offer bonuses as part of your play

Most casinos will give you lots of extra bonuses just for playing there, like free spins, reload bonuses and even super spins. These are all part of their customer loyalty plan, and the casino fully expects you to redeem them. The more you play, the more bonuses you will get. A win-win situation for both parties.

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10 Reasons why online casinos won’t pay out your winnings

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Imagine that, after playing for weeks at an online casino, you have finally won a considerable prize.

You go to the casino cashier, press the withdraw button and immediately start making wild plans on how to spend your new-found riches.

But then, disaster strikes. The online casino refuses to pay out your winnings. What could be more frustrating? 

Sometimes the casino might have legitimate reasons to do this, and sometimes the casino is wrong. But in any case, it is incredibly annoying when a casino confiscates your winnings.  

The vast majority of complaints from players about online casinos are about prize money not being paid out. 

In this article, we list the 10 most common reasons why a casino does not pay out your prize money. Of course, we also give you some tips, so you can prevent a casino from not paying out. After all, prevention is better than cure. 

1. You have breached the Bonus Terms and Conditions

The most common reason for non-payment of prize money is a violation of the casino’s bonus terms and conditions. 

Casino bonuses can be very attractive, but there are always many terms and conditions attached to it.  

And that’s where it often goes wrong. Have you wagered more than the maximum of $5 per spin that is allowed under most bonus terms? Or have you ‘secretly’ played with bonus money on ‘forbidden slots,’ such as Blood Suckers? Then it’s possible that the casino confiscates your winnings and doesn’t pay out.  

SuperBigWin tip:  

What can you do to avoid such troubles? It’s relatively simple. Read the bonus terms and conditions carefully before you start playing. And do you think that the conditions are too strict? Then you can always opt-out, which means you choose to play with a casino bonus. 

2.  You have created duplicate accounts

You may only open one account per casino. Any other accounts which you open subsequently are considered to be ‘duplicate accounts.’ Prize money is often confiscated as a result of playing with duplicate accounts.

Players have many reasons for this. Sometimes they want to collect the welcome bonus twice (or more often). And sometimes a player has forgotten the login details of an old account. Or a roommate already has an account at that casino. 

Casinos have all kinds of ways to check if you’re playing through multiple accounts. For example, they look at the details entered, the bank account numbers used and the IP address you use to log in. 

 SuperBigWin tip:  

Limit yourself to one account. And do you still want to collect a welcome bonus several times? Then always sign up at a different casino. That is allowed. 

3. You submitted incorrect personal data

The verification of your casino account is typically one of those times when things can go horribly wrong. During this verification, the casino checks to see if you are who you say you are. This process is known as Know Your Client (KYC).  

Did you enter an incorrect name? Or a wrong address? Then in many cases, you can kiss your winnings goodbye. Sometimes, players fill in a different name to open duplicate accounts.  

And sometimes you accidentally make a mistake. For example, a married lady entering her maiden name instead of the last name she took after the wedding. Or players who don’t fill in their last name, but their first name. 

 SuperBigWin tip:  

Be accurate and honest when submitting your personal data.   

4. You were underage while playing

You may only gamble online if you are at least 18 years of age or in some countries or jurisdictions, even 21 years.   

Furthermore, some online casinos only accept players of 21 years and older, no matter which country they are coming from.  

SuperBigWin tip:  

Don’t gamble before your 18th or, in some jurisdictions, your 21st birthday. Underage gambling is illegal and for a good reason.  

5. You used someone else’s credit card or bank account to deposit funds

Online casinos also check if the money you have deposited is actually coming from your bank account. Or from your credit card, Neteller or Skrill account. 

In general, the terms and conditions always state that you are not allowed to play through someone else’s account. You can only use credit cards and other financial instruments that are valid and lawfully belong to you.  

Using someone else’s account could be stealing. For example, if you secretly deposited via your employer’s bank account. Sometimes it would not be stealing. For example, if you play via your wife’s, sister’s or brother’s bank card, with permission. But please be aware, that then it’s still not allowed. 

SuperBigWin tip:  

Make sure you only deposit via your own bank account or your credit card. There are no ifs, ands, or buts. Playing real money games with funds that were deposited from someone else’s account is a big no-no and will always lead to problems.

6. You cheated

Some players manage to cheat, even online. Or rather, according to the terms of the casino, they cheat. 

This is the case, for example, if you use software to calculate your odds at Video Poker. Or if you could somehow break into the server from where you play Gonzo’s Quest, for example, and were able to fool the server into thinking all you spins were generating winning results.

Or if you use roulette betting systems, such as Martingale.  

And also, exploiting any faults, loopholes or errors in the software or using ‘bots’ is considered to be cheating.  

 SuperBigWin tip:  

Be honest, read the terms and conditions carefully and comply with them. 

7. Your money has not been wagered before making a withdrawal

Online casinos are meant to gamble in. Deposited funds are also expected to be wagered in the casino. Casinos are not a bank or exchange office, nor do they wish to be used as such. 

Depositing money and withdrawing it immediately? That is not allowed. You have to wager your deposited money at least once. At some casinos even at least three times.  

Often you can only have the money paid out in the same way as it was deposited. Have you deposited via Neteller? Then you can have your money transferred into your Neteller account. Online casinos are not meant to be a currency exchange office to get money from your bank account to your Neteller account. Or vice versa. 

SuperBigWin tip:  

Use online casinos for their intended purpose. They are not a bank and should not be treated as one. Not planning on playing? Then don’t deposit. 

8. You played using VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, of course, very handy. It protects you against all kinds of cookies and tracking software. You can also use a VPN to pretend you are surfing from another country.  

 Via a VPN, you can hide the fact that you have more accounts at a casino from your IP address. You can also pretend to be living in a country or jurisdiction where online gambling is legally accepted, even though you live in a country where gambling is illegal.  

Most online casinos explicitly prohibit using a VPN while playing as they cannot verify your identity.  

SuperBigWin tip:  

Turn off the VPN before playing at an online casino.  

9. You were self-excluded

You can get self-excluded from most online casinos. You do this when gambling is no longer entertainment for you, but a severe problem. 

It’s common for problem players to deregister at one casino and then start again at another casino.  

Sometimes a player gets blocked at a casino but slips back into another casino that does belong to the same group. And then that casino reverses everything. That means you will get your deposits back, but your winnings will be confiscated.  

Some countries provide a multi-operator self-exclusion facility, which means that with a single request, you can be excluded from all licensed gambling websites that are participating in this scheme. For instance, in the UK, you can use www.gamstop.co.uk. 

SuperBigWin tip:  

Use a self-exclusion facility or install software to block gambling sites, if you feel that your gambling behaviour is problematic.

10. The casino is unreliable

It also happens that players comply with all the terms and conditions, but still do not get their money paid out.  

This can happen (and often does happen) when playing at an unreliable casino.  

Unfortunately, in the global online casino market, there are still quite a few casinos that are not entirely reliable. So please, beware!  

 SuperBigWin tip:  

Before you start playing at an online casino, read our independent and fair casino reviews. And of course, stay away from casinos without any license or blacklisted casinos.  

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What are the most volatile (high variance) Netent Slots?

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The demand for high variance slots has increased over the past couple of years.

netent-high variance slotsIn the last couple of years, we see that more players are looking for slots that payout massive and blistering wins. These slots get increased attention, mainly driven by Youtubers who are boasting their incredible successes.

Players (you and us), are thinking about how they manage to do get these wins. Well, the answer lies in the type of slots they are playing. They play the typically so-called high variance slots: slots that payout wins of 1,000x the bet, 5,000x the bet or even more than that.

The chance to bag a win of hundreds of thousands of $€ appeals to many players. We are talking about life-changing wins.

Netent, who has been the market leader for so many years, has received criticism for not delivering enough of these type of slots: the real high variance slots. Often, Netent is associated with low or medium volatile slots.

Players felt that Netent slots lack the thrilling win potential. Something extraordinary was missing.

At the same time, other providers such as Play ‘n Go or Big Time Gaming have thankfully made use of this shortcoming. How? By releasing high variance slots such as Book of Dead, White Rabbit, Danger High Voltage, and Jammin’ Jars by Push Gaming.

Now Netent has counter-attacked with Dead or Alive 2

While we agree that many of the famous Netent slots have a low or medium variance (Starburst, Gun’s n Roses, Jumanji, Bloodsuckers or Planet of the Apes), many Netent slots have high volatility.

And more important; currently, Netent seems to have gotten the message and is releasing more high variance slots now, than they did in the past.

There are even a couple of slots, with an extremely high variance: Dead or Alive 2 and Dead or Alive. With Dead or Alive 2, it is possible to bag a surreal win of 100,000x the bet. The maximum bet is $€ 9 with this thrilling slot. You do not need to be a high roller, to become a millionaire!

The top 10 high variance Netent slots

Below we list our top 10 Netent High Variance slots. We hope to convince you that Netent slots, as long as you pick the right ones, are also incredibly volatile. Thrilling.

Beware though, that the money required to payout these incredible wins needs to come from somewhere. The result is that these volatile slots typically pay out less small or medium-sized prizes (say wins up to 250x the total bet).

So, if you don’t hit that big one in your session, chances are higher that you end up with a smaller balance. It is inherent with these type of slots: all or nothing. Dead or Alive!

Ready to see the top 10 Netent most volatile slots? Here we GO!

1. Dead or Alive by Netent – extremely high variance slot

dead-or-alive-slot reviewPayout rate: 96.82%

Variance: Extremely High

Maximum win: well over 10,000x the bet

Minimum Bet: $€0.01

Maximum Bet: $€18

Netent’s Dead or Alive is one of the most famous high variance slots.

The game has a Wild West theme. The base game has 9 paylines and actually seems a little boring at first. That feeling changes 180 degrees when you get to the bonus free spins.

As soon as the free spins bonus is activated, you get 12 free spins with a multiplier of 2 x. Every wild that appears on the screen becomes sticky and will stay in place for the remainder of the free spins.

Are you able to get at least 1 wild on every reel? Then you are rewarded with another 5 extra free spins. Every line filled with wilds yields a win of 333x your bet per line (and there are 9 lines). As wilds are sticky, you can imagine what it means, if you still have 10 free spins to play for!

Most top wins with the Dead or Alive slot are between 2,500x and 5,000x the bet

It is clear that Dead or Alive is capable of paying out massive wins. The top prizes are between 2,500x and 5,000x the bet. Getting wins exceeding the 10,000x the bet are possible but highly unlikely.

This slot pays out many smaller prizes (prizes up to 50x the bet) or the real massive prizes (exceeding 500x) the bet. The result is that there is no money left (RTP left) for the medium-sized prizes of say 50x to 500x the bet.

The name Dead or Alive could not have been chosen better!

2. Dead or Alive 2 by Netent – you want high variance? Well, here you are!

netent slots that can pay out wellPayout rate: 96.80%

Variance: Extremely High

Maximum win: over 100,000x the bet

Minimum bet: $€ 0.09

Maximum bet: $€ 9

Dead or Alive 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Netent’s classic Dead or Alive video slot.

As you can imagine, the expectations were very high, as the original was already amazing. The good news is that these high expectations were not only met but were even surpassed.

The slot is: damn good, even better and more thrilling than you can imagine!

Besides the more than enormous win potential, Dead or Alive 2 has some excellent features, with 3 different free spins bonuses. Not to mention the graphics, that are spot-on.

Don’t be surprised if, with Dead or Alive 2, you get a win topping 25,000 times your stake

It is even possible with this slot to win something extraordinary, something surreal, something you will remember for the rest of your life! A win of 100,000x the bet.

You could argue that more slots advertise with these incredible prizes. But this slot has already shown that prizes exceeding the 25,000x are no exception. Of course, these are not paid out often. Most top awards are between 2,500x to 5,000x the bet. But once in a while, something magical happens with this slot.

It is no surprise that the maximum bet is capped at $€9. Casinos want to limit their exposure with slots like these.

What makes this slot so interesting is that some 15% of the total prize money is made available for the wins of 500x the bet or more.

This is more than (almost) all other high variance slots on this list.

3. Joker Pro by Netent – excellent chances of bagging a massive win

Payout rate: 96.80%

Variance: medium/high

Maximum win: 1,000 x the bet

Minimum bet: $€ 0.10

Maximum bet: $€100

Joker Pro is a netent slot with a classic retro style, with the usual bar symbols, sevens, bells and horseshoes. Apart from that, there is nothing ordinary about this slot.

What distinguishes Joker Pro most from other slots is the so-called Hot Spot Feature. If you manage to spin 3 Wild Symbols in the Hot Spot, you immediately win 1,000 x your bet!

What’s better is that chances of getting such a win are pretty realistic. We expect that it is paid out once every 20,000 spins (over the longer run).

What we like about Joker Pro is that the top prize of 1,000x the bet is paid out pretty often

Unlike the extremely high variance slots as Dead or Alive, your chances of landing this prize are much higher with Joker Pro.

For this reason, we have put Joker pro on the third spot of our list. Variance is not only about the size of the maximum win, but also about how often you can get the higher wins.

4. Jack and the Bean Stalk – potentially very large wins available

high volatility slots netentPayout rate: 96.28 %

Variance: High

Maximum win: 30,000x the bet

Minimum bet: $€0.20

Maximum bet: $€100

Jack and the Beanstalk is, already for a number of years, one of the most popular Netent slots. It is played with 5 reels of 3 rows and has 20 paylines.

Besides the impressive graphics and sounds, the slot is also well known for its innovative features. Jack and the Beanstalk, for example, has Walking Wilds and Expanding Wilds and of course the Free Spins Feature.

With Jack and the Bean Stalk, wins exceeding 2,000x the bet are realistic

Big wins frequently happen with this slot, thanks to these features. The maximum win is a dazzling 30,000x bet. This is highly exceptional.

Occasionally Jack and the Bean Stalk has its curses when it blasts a win of around 5,000 x the bet. But that is really exceptional. The most top wins are typically around 1,000x to 2,000x the bet.

We have chosen this slot and listed it on the 4th spot,  as it is one of Netent’s classics. In terms of variance, it is still pretty good.

5. Jungle Spirit – choose your own variance in the free spins

jungle spirit high variance netentPayout rate: 96.47%

Variance: Medium/High

Maximum win: 7,680x the total bet

Minimum bet: $€ 0.20

Maximum bet: $€ 100

Jungle spirit is another Netent volatile slot. Not as extreme as the Dead or Alive slots, but still very volatile.

Jungle Spirit has 243 ways to win on a playing field of 5 reels and 3 rows. The many ways to win and expanding symbols can lead to mega payouts.

With Jungle Spirit, you can choose to take more risk in the free spins and increase the variance

What is interesting is that in the free spins bonus, you can choose between 5 options (from 4 free spins to 20 free spins). In essence, the less free spins you select, the more variance you get and the higher the risk. It explains why we haven’t seen too many enormous wins on the internet, from this slot. Most players are reluctant to choose the 4 free spins, as it is too risky.

With this Jungle slot, you can indeed get some massive wins, if you are prepared to take the risk.

In that case, wins exceeding 5,000x the bet are possible, although these are not paid out so frequent as with the Dead or Alive slots. Nevertheless, we expect that you can get a win exceeding 500x the bet, once every  20,000 spins.

6. Ozzy Osbourne – a rocking high variance slot and a great RTP

Payout rate: 96.67 %

Variance: high

Maximum win: 10,000x the bet

Minimum bet: $€0.20

Maximum bet: $€ 100

Ozzy Osbourne: if you are are a rocker and are looking for a thrilling high variance slot, then this slot may suit you.

This slot was released in November 2019. Another sign that Netent is shifting more towards the high variance slots.

In the Ozzy Osbourne slot, you can choose to play with or without the Bonus Bet. When you choose to activate the Bonus Bet, the RTP is 96.67%, which is pretty substantial.

There are plenty of features at the Ozzy Osbourne slot, including some special boosters (extra wilds,  additional multipliers, mystery cash prizes and symbol upgrades).

Once you get to the free spins stage, these boosters help you to get some massive wins.

With the Ozzy Osbourne slot, wins exceeding 2,000x the bet are realistic

The maximum win is 10,000 x the total bet on this slot, but bagging such a win is probably a one in a billion shot.

Nevertheless, we expect that wins of say 1,000x to 2,000x the bet are possible. The Ozzy Osbourne slot is, according to Netent, a high variance slot.

Quite often do you get low wins with the free spins, which implies that the slot saves cash for the massive wins.

7. The Wish Master by Netent

the-wish-master-high variancePayout rate: 96.%

Variance: high

Maximum win: up to 900000 coins  (9,000x the bet)

Minimum bet: $€0.20

Maximum bet: $€100

The Wish Master is a very high variance slot by Netent with a couple of unique features.

One of them is the possibility to win an infinite number of free spins with extra features, a kind of bonus boosters. This means you can get random wilds, extra wilds, expanding wilds, multipliers and more.

And the beauty is that you can retrigger the bonus with 6 free spins, whereby the features are getting stacked up as it were. When this happens, you are in a position to get your hands on huge payouts with the Wish Master.

This slot by Netent revolves around the “Genie in the Bottle” theme and has 20 paylines, over 5 reels and 3 rows.

The Wish Master can make you (almost) a millionaire with 1 click

The minimum bet is $€ 0.20 per spin, but to get to the big bucks, you can wager up to $€100 per spin. The maximum payout is 9,000x the bet. So if you stake the maximum amount of $€100, you can land $€0.9 million!

Wins of this magnitude are extremely rare of course but wins of 2,000x the bet is not.

The Wish Master slot can give you extremely generous payouts when you win the right stacked features, but it can also gobble up your balance in a hurry.

8. Vikings – Netents 2018 blockbuster with matching variance

vikings-high variance slot netentPayout rate: 96.05%

Variance: High

Maximum win: 10,000x the bet

Minimum bet: $€ 0.20

Maximum bet: $€ 100

The Vikings slot was Netent’s 2018 blockbuster, released on 22 November 2018.

Vikings looks impressive, and the graphics and sounds are top class. The slot offers many entertaining features, such as an increased playing field in the free spins in combination with the “win all ways”, a hot spot feature and scatter pays. The slot does not lack any substance and is thrilling till the end.

The Vikings slot has an enormous prize potential

What makes the Vikings slot so interesting is that there is enormous potential in terms of winning. If you manage to get a scatter of 27 symbols in the enlarged playing field, you bring home the maximum win of 10,000x the bet. If you do with the maximum bet, you are suddenly a millionaire!

9. Victorious MAX – more slots with the MAX booster to follow

Payout rate: 96.95%

Variance: High

Maximum win:7,000x the bet

Minimum bet: $€ 0.25

Maximum bet: $€ 125

Victorious MAX is the “max version” of the classic slot Victorious.

Netent is expected to give many of their existing slots an additional MAX booster. It implies that the slot (in terms of gameplay, animations and theme) is kept identical but where the random generator (mathematical model) behind the slot has changed.

In summary: The Max version is the more volatile version of Victorious with bigger hits and higher potential.

The maximum win is capped at 7,000x the bet. Assuming that you place the maximum bet of $€125, your maximum payout amounts to almost a million ($€ 875 thousand). In terms of the highest win potential (in plain cash), Victorious Max stands out compared to the other Netent slots.

The MAX booster is an effective way of Netent to increase the slot variance. We expect that more slots will follow

We hope that more Netent slots will get this MAX booster. Netent does it for a reason: the demand for high variance slots is increasing. It’s like pimping up an old car and make it rising and shining again.  

10. Who’s the Bride? – an exact copy of Dead or Alive

Payout rate: 96.82%

Variance: Extremely High

Maximum win: well over 10,000x the bet

Minimum Bet: $€0.01

Maximum Bet: $€18

Who’s the bride? is a mathematical clone of Dead or Alive.

However, the theme has changed to an Oriental theme (and is catered for Chinese gamblers).

Nevertheless, the mathematical model is the same as that of Dead or Alive. To be more specific: the RTP, the variance, the win potential and chances of getting the massive wins are identical.

Could there be a mathematical clone for Dead or Alive 2?

We mention the Who’s The Bride? slot here, as we expect this is another strategy that Netent will adopt. That is: cloning their most popular high variance slots. We can’t wait to see the Asian makeover of Dead or Alive 2!

Further quantitative analysis of the high variance Netetent slots

The graph below shows the most massive 20 wins we have seen on the internet after our extensive research. We have capped the wins to a maximum of 10,000x the bet, for presentation.

Just a note of caution: this list only represents what we have seen (and of course we have not seen all the spins that the whole world has carried out). Nevertheless, it indicates what size the real top wins per slot are.

You can see clearly that Dead or Alive 2, Dead or Alive and Jack and the Beanstalk have the highest wins. If you are looking for wins of say 5,000x the bet or more, those are the 3 slots you are looking for.

Joker Pro is listed here, as the frequency of the wins of 1,000x is pretty high.

The typical top wins of Netent slots:

How much of the RTP is allocated to the top prizes?

The graph below shows the prize distribution of the top 5 Netent high variance slots compared to Netent 3 low variance slots (Starburst, Blood Suckers and Jumanji).

You can see (the red coloured bars) that at Dead or Alive 2, almost 15% of the total prize money is paid out for wins exceeding 500x the bet. Of that, nearly one third (5%) is put aside for the wins exceeding 5,000x the bet or more (dark red bars).

Dead or Alive is also interesting as only 5% is made available for the wins between 50x and 500x the bet (blue coloured bars). This slot mainly pays out the smaller prizes and occasionally a massive one.

You also see that the low variance slots Blood Suckers and Starburst almost have 90% of the total prize money for the lower prizes up to 50x the bet (the green bars).

Conclusions – Netent has plenty to offer when it comes to high variance slots

We listed our top 10 high variance Netent slots. The list shows that, if you are a Netent fan, that there is still plenty of room for the volatile slots.

2 of the world’s most volatile slots are Netent slots: Dead or Alive and Dead or Alive 2. Dead or Alive 2 is extraordinarily volatile and a slot more thrilling than this slot still needs to be found!

Don’t forget that Netent is are also releasing MAX slots, where existing slots are made more volatile.

But turning back to the high variance slots. If you haven’t tried one of these slots, we invite you to have a go and experience for yourself. And yes, it could well be that you are bringing home something extraordinary.

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What are the 5 most popular casino games?

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popular casino gamesGambling is a favourite pastime for a lot of people, offering an exciting and fun way to spend some time in a casino. Some people prefer to gamble in traditional brick and mortar casinos, enjoying a night out as a couple of with a group of friends.

Others prefer to gamble at an online casino, with a more extensive games selection, higher payout percentages and casino welcome bonuses compared to their offline counterparts.

What are the 5 most popular online casino games?

The number of different casino games you can play on the internet or in brick and mortar casinos is astounding, and that calls for a top 5 of most played online casino games. Are you curious with which games gamblers are scratching their gambling itch?

Continue reading and find out what the most popular casino games are.

most popular casino games

1. Pokies/slots

Pokies or slots are without a doubt the most popular casino game. They can be found in endless varieties and themes, including mechanical reel, video reel, multi-reel and progressive jackpot pokies. In the past 20 years, pokies have evolved from simple, one reel “one-armed bandits” to elaborate video pokies with 50 or even a 100 pay lines, entertaining bonus features and exciting themes.

Thanks to today’s technology, there is no limit to what software providers can do with their releases to keep casino players satisfied. There are even Virtual Reality pokies that give a whole new dimension to playing slots. If you choose to play online slots, you will find the payout percentages are a lot higher than on offline slots. As a result, our top 10 of best-paying slots is filled exclusively with online slots.

Some of the most popular online pokies include Big Bad Wolf from Quickspin and Vegas Nights from Pragmatic Play.

A big trend in online slots of the past years has been the increased popularity of high variance slots. These slots can pay out insane amounts, ranging from 10,000 x your stake up to a staggering 100,000 x your total bet.

Megaways slots are a very popular kind of high variance slots, with increased ways to wins and almost unlimited potential.

2. Roulette

Roulette takes the firm second spot on our top 5 of most popular casino games. In every big casino on the Las Vegas strip or in Macau, you will find several Roulette tables, and they are usually packed with players. Online Roulette is just as popular and is offered in several varieties, including European Roulette, American Roulette (also known as Double Zero Roulette) and Lightning Roulette.

European Roulette is single zero Roulette and has a low house edge of 2.7%.

Roulette is played on a Roulette wheel which has 37 numbers on it, ranging van 0 to 36. The 0 is green, while the other numbers or either red or black. You can bet on a single number or a combination of 2, 3 or 4 numbers. It is also possible to bet on the colour, odds or evens or rows or columns. Roulette is easy to learn and offers players the chance to bet on both low paying (1:1) and high paying (35:1) bets.

Roulette is often featured in gambling-related movies or tv shows, which has also added to the enormous popularity.

If you plan on playing Roulette at an online casino, you have the choice of automated Roulette games or Live Dealer Roulette. Live Roulette is played on a real Roulette table with live dealers. Through live streaming pictures, you can place your bets live and see the results in crystal clear quality.

Lots of players choose to use one of the many Roulette strategies when trying to beat the casino.

top 5 most popular casino games

3. Blackjack

In third place, we find the beautiful card game of Blackjack. This is a popular game which is played against the bank. It is one of the few casino games where the choices that the player makes have a direct effect on the outcome of the game. If you use perfect Blackjack strategy, the house edge of the casino on Blackjack is only 0.5%. The aim of the game is not, as some sites suggest, to come closest to 21 without going over, but to beat the bank.

By strategically drawing, splitting, doubling or standing on your cards, you can improve your chances of winning. Blackjack can be played at online casinos in an automated version or a Live Dealer Casino setting. 

Royal Flush

4. Poker

Whether you want to play a house game of poker with friends or go against other players at a casino, poker remains one of the most played games in casinos. Poker is an intricate game where skill is just as important as luck. There are several different poker games, such as Texas Hold’em, Caribbean Stud Poker and Omaha Poker. The most popular poker game is undoubtedly Texas Hold’em, where players each receive 2 cards. There are also 5 communal cards that can be used by every participating player.

Another popular poker game is Video Poker, which comes in dozens of variations. The object of video poker is to form the highest possible hand by discarding the right cards. The highest winning combination in Video Poker is the Royal Flush, which pays out 800-1 on most Video Poker games (with max coins bet).

Just like Blackjack, using the correct Video Poker strategy when discarding cards have a significant effect on the house edge. 

5. Keno

Keno is another favourite casino game that is played at both online casinos and offline casinos. Keno has some similarities with Bingo, as numbers are drawn, and prizes are won by getting certain combinations. The most significant difference between Keno and Poker is that Keno is played against the casino and not against other players. Players choose up to 20 numbers on an 80 number grid. Up to 20 balls are drawn and the more numbers you hit, the higher your payout is.

Most Keno games pay out a whopping 10,000 x bet when you hit all 20 numbers on your card. The high payouts, fast games and low bet size are the most prominent draws of Keno. The house edge is very high, though, and can go up to a massive 30%, putting players at a significant disadvantage compared to other casino games.

Which online casino has the fastest payouts?

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casino fastest payoutsOne of the most important qualities that a casino must possess in our opinion is a fast payout time. When you have won money at an online gambling site, you want that money in your account as soon as possible, preferably without too much hassle.

So, that raises the question: which online casino has the fastest payouts?

Without a doubt, we have a clear winner here. Guts Casino takes up this honourable first spot with guaranteed payouts within 2 hours, every day of the week. Even during weekends.

Those payouts are faster than any other online casino. 

Every payout processed within 120 minutes

Guts Casino’s slogan is ‘Why Wait?’ and they wear their tagline with pride. They do everything it takes to make sure that within every two hours, every day of the week, all withdrawals are processed, making it the casino with the fastest payouts on the web.

It doesn’t matter if you transfer withdrawals to your bank account, to your Skrill or Neteller e-wallet or to your credit card – two hours is all it takes .

GUTS: fastest payouts and a stellar gaming experience

GUTS casino offers a fantastic casino experience for even the most demanding players, with stellar customer service and a huge range of pokies from Netent, Microgaming, Thunderkick and Nextgen amongst others. Free spins at GUTS casino always come without wagering requirements. Everything you win with free spins is yours to keep straightaway.

New customers get up to $300 bonus and 100 free spins on Starburst. 

Try GUTS casino now.

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