Mike Ashley, Author at Online Casino UK Helper

How Do Online Slot Tournaments Work?

by Mike Ashley

When you have a small, limited bankroll, you will often go on the hunt for casino bonuses that will enable you to boost the value of your bankroll and hopefully allow you to have a much long slot playing session. However, if you are an avid slot player then it will certainly be worth your...

BGC “Take Time to Think Campaign” Was Ineffective Says Study

by Mike Ashley

Summary BGC ran a Take Time to Think campaign to encourage responsible gambling University of Warwick carried out a live study on the effectiveness of said campaign Results show that BGC’s campaign had zero impact! The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) which is the industry body for gambling and betting operators in the UK placed...

Why Do Some Players Only Play Classic Slot Machines?

by Mike Ashley

I am aware that some of you out there that do enjoy playing slot machines, but always tend to play video slots and ones that offer one or more bonus games, and those slots do tend to be the much more exciting slots to play. However, Classic Slots are much more basic slots, and ones...

Scottish GGS Finds Gambling Stigmas Are Preventing Treatment

by Mike Ashley

Summary A GSS evaluation found that gambling stigma is preventing Scots from accessing treatment Frontline workers need to improve their questioning methods to help Scots struggling with gambling harm In Wales, the Lib Dems want to double the tax imposed on online operators The stigma surrounding gambling addiction which has gone down in the last...

When is a Progressive Jackpot Likely to Hit?

by Mike Ashley

Predicting exactly when a progressive jackpot will hit is impossible, as it is determined by a random number generator. However, there are a few factors that can give you an idea of when a progressive jackpot is more likely to hit: The Size of the Jackpot: Typically, the larger the progressive jackpot, the more likely...

GamCare Calls for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Gambling-Related Debt

by Mike Ashley

Summary GamCare published its latest recommendations for tackling gambling-related debt The recommendations come as 6 in 10 Brits seeking gambling treatment had debts GamCare said there must be reciprocal referral pathways between sectors to address the issue GamCare is calling for stronger multi-sector partnerships to help people experiencing financial problems due to gambling. The independent...

Should I Use the Buy a Bonus Feature on Slot Games?

by Mike Ashley

You may have spotted on more and more recent slot machine releases, an option whereby you can automatically trigger the bonus game offered by that slot on the next spin, which is sure to be appealing to many of you out there. But, and this is a big but, there is a downside of taking...

UK Survey Finds Affordability Checks Will Cause Black Market To Flourish

by Mike Ashley

Summary A recent survey by Racing TV found that 80% of UK bettors are against affordability checks The black market will flourish if strict gambling measures are implemented The survey comes ahead of the publication of the Gambling Review White Paper A significant number of UK bettors may be engaging with black market firms at...

The Mathematics of Casino Games Such as Video Poker

by Mike Ashley

The mathematics of casino games such as video poker involves understanding the odds and probabilities of different outcomes. Video poker is a game of skill as well as chance, and the player’s decisions can affect the outcome of the game. To play the game optimally, players must understand the mathematical principles that govern the game,...

Discover Which Are the Highest Paying NetEnt Slot Machines

by Mike Ashley

I am always being asked with slot games are the best ones available online, and when it comes to getting the best chances of ending a session in profit, then it should be the ones that have been designed to return more of your stakes as winning payouts over the long term. With that in...

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