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5. $22.6 Million – Bally’s, Las Vegas

The next hugejackpot on our list was won by a player called Johanna Heundl, who played theMegabucks machine at the famous Bally’s in May 2002.

Heundl was 74years old at the time of the win, which she managed to scoop before breakfast. Sheonly spent $170 before winning the jackpot.

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Filling up on carbs at the buffet

Maybe you just wanna pig out on sushi. Sushi is great. But all that rice is going to fill you up. Go for the all-you-can-eat moneymakers. Namely, proteins. Crab legs? Might as well be painted in gold leaf. Prime rib? You're not making that at home. Soup? It's spiced up water. While you may not turn to dust like the dude at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it still behooves you to choose your buffet holy grail (i.e. plate) wisely.

The Play

Starting with the player to the left of the dealer and continuing clockwise, each player in turn must play one card out from hand face up on the table. This card may or may not capture one or more cards from the table.

• In case of a capture, when the other players have had an opportunity to see the capturing card, the player picks up this card and the captured cards and stores them all face down in a pile.
• If there is no capture the played card remains face up on the table.

Irrespective of whether a capture was made or not, the turn passes to the next player.

In detail, the possible types of play are as follows:

1. Capturing with a face cardIf the card played is a face card (king, queen or jack) which matches the rank of a face card on the table, the face card on the table may be captured. This is the only possible capture with a face card. If the table contains more than one matching card only one may be captured.

Example:The Q and Q are on the table, and the Q is played. The player may capture one of the queens from the table but not both.

2. Capturing with a numeral cardA numeral card (Ace, 2, ..., 10) can capture any numeral cards on the table which are of the same rank as the card played, and any sets of numeral cards which add up to the rank of the card played, with the following restrictions:

• cards which are part of a build (see below) can only be captured by a card of the rank announced for that build;
• when sets are captured, each captured card can only be counted as belonging to one such set.

Example If an eight is played it could capture one, two or three eights from the table. It could also capture a five and a three, or a four and two twos. If the following cards are on the table: A 2 3 5 6 8, then an eight could capture 8 6 2 5 3 or 8 5 2 A, but not all six cards.

3. BuildingA numeral card may be played and combined with other cards on the table, placing them together to form a build. A build can be made out of any collection of numeral cards which can be captured by a single numeral card according to rule 2 above. The player making the build must announce the capturing number (saying, for example, "building 5"), and must hold a numeral card which can later make the capture. There are two types of build: single builds and multiple builds.

• A single build consists of two or more cards whose capture values add up to the capture value of the build - for example a 5-build made of a 2 and a 3, or a 10-build made of A-4-5.
• A multiple build consists of two or more cards or sets of cards, each of which equates to the capture value of the build - for example a 5-build made of a 2 and a 3 plus a 4 and an ace, or a 5-build made of A-4 and 5, or a 9-build made of two nines, or a 9-build made of 6-3 plus 5-4 plus 9.

When you make a build, it must include the card you just played - you cannot create a build consisting entirely of cards that were already on the table. Cards which have been made into a build can subsequently only be captured as a unit, never separately.

Examples

• If there is a 5 on the table, a player holding a 3 and an 8 may put the 3 on the 5 and announce "building 8"; this single build can now only be captured by an 8.
• If there is an ace and a two on the table, a player holding two threes and a six could play one of the threes and either:
  1. capture the two and the ace;
  2. combine the played three with the ace and the two and make a single build, announcing "building 6";
  3. combine the played three with the ace and the two and make a multiple build, announcing "building 3";
  It would not be legal to play the three on the ace, building four, or on the two, building five, as the player does not hold a four or a five.

4. Capturing a buildA build can be captured by playing a numeral card of the rank which was announced when the build was made. It is thus possible to "steal" a build created by another player, if you have the right numeral card.If on your turn, the table contains a build which you created or added to yourself, and no other player has added to it since your last turn, you are not allowed simply to trail a card (as in rule 6) on your next turn. You must either make a capture of some kind, create another build, or add to a build (i.e. follow rule 3, 4 or 5). It is always possible to capture in this situation - if nothing else, you must hold the capturing card for the build you just made, otherwise your build was illegal.If there is a build on the table, and you were the last player to add a card to this build, you are not allowed to play so as to leave yourself with no card equal to the value of this build.While capturing a build, you can also capture any loose cards on the table that add up to the same number. For example you have made a build of 9 and there is a 5 on the table. If the player before you plays a 4, you can capture the 4 and the 5 at the same time that you take in your build.It is not possible to capture a build with a card of any other rank than that announced for the build. For example the table contains a 4 and a 3 combined into a build of 7, plus a separate 2. You cannot play a 9 to take the build of 7 plus the 2 - the build can only be captured with a 7. Another example. If the table contains a 5 and a player plays another 5 on it, they must either announcing "building 10" to create a single build or "building 5" to create a multiple build. If "building 10" was announced the build can only be captured by a 10, not by a 5. If "building 5" was announced, the build can only be captured by a 5, not by a 10.5. Adding to a buildThere are two ways of adding to a build:

1. You may add a card from your hand to a single build, increasing the capturing number, provided that you also hold a card which will capture the new build. At the same time you may incorporate additional cards from the table into the build, if they are equal to the new capturing number. In this case the build will become multiple. You can never use a card from the table to change the value of a single build.

   Example A The table contains a build consisting of two threes, announced as a build of six. If you hold a two and an eight, you can add the two to the build announcing "building 8". The next player, holding an ace and a nine, could then add the ace and say "building 9".

   The capturing number of a multiple build can never be changed. If the original build of two threes in the above example had been announced as building three (rather than building six), it would not be possible for a player holding a two and a five to add the two to the build, making five, not for a player holding a two and an eight to add the two making eight.

   Example B The table contains an ace, a two and a four; the ace and the four have been combined by a previous player into a build of five. You hold a three, an eight and a ten. You can play your three onto the single five-build and announce "building eight", but you are not allowed to incorporate the two from the table into this build to make it a build of ten.

   Example C The table contains a three and a four, built into a seven, and a separate nine. You hold a two and a nine. You can play your two, combining it with the seven-build to make nine, and at the same time incorporate the nine on the table into the build, converting it to a multiple build and saying "building nine".

2. You may add to any build, single or multiple, by playing a card from your hand which, either alone or combined with other cards on the table which are not yet in builds, matches the existing capture number of the build, provided that you hold a card which can capture the combined build.

   Example The table contains a 9-build consisting of a 5 and a 4, and there is also a 3 on the table. You hold a six and two nines. You can play your 6, combining it with the 3 and the existing build to make a new multiple build of 9. Then on your next turn (provided that no one else captured) you could add one of the nines from your hand to the build. Finally, on the following turn, you could capture the whole build with your second nine.

Note that when making or adding to a build, you must contribute a card to it from your hand. You cannot just combine various cards which are already on the table to form a build. Note also that once a build contains more than one card or sets of cards which add to the capturing number, it is a multiple build and the capturing number can no longer be changed.

Example. There is a multiple 8-build of 3-5-8 on the table, and there is also a loose 6 on the table. In your hand you have 2, 8, 8, 10. You may add one of your 8s to the build, making 3-5-8-8, or to add your 2 together with the 6 on the table, making 3-5-8-2-6, still with capture value 8. You cannot use your 2 to change the capture value to 10.

6. TrailingIf you simply play a card without building or capturing, the card is placed face up on the table alongside any other layout cards and remains there to be captured or built on in future. It is then the next player's turn. Playing a card without building or capturing is sometimes called trailing. You are allowed to trail a card even if that card could have made a capture.Example Suppose that in a four player partnership game your partner has two tens and you have one. Your partner plays a 10 and the next player does not take it. On your turn, if you suspect that your partner has a second 10, you can play your 10 and not capture, leaving both tens on the table for your partner.The only case in which trailing is not allowed is when there is a build on the table which you were the last player to add to.

When all the cards have been played in the final deal, the last player who made a capture also wins any cards which are left on the table (these cards are sometimes known as the residue). That is why it is important that the dealer should announce "last" when dealing the last cards.

Hint on tactics: it is often good for the dealer to hold back a face card to play last if possible; this will capture a matching face card on the table and thereby also win any other table cards that remain.

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On September 24, 1980, Bergstrom arrived at Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas with two suitcases: one containing $777,000 in cash, the other empty. Benny Binion had a policy of honoring a bet of any size if it was the player's first bet at the casino. Bergstrom, who remained anonymous at the time, placed the full amount on the Don't Pass line in craps. The shooter established a point of six, then made a seven two rolls later, resulting in a $777,000 win for Bergstrom. Binion helped Bergstrom stack his winnings into the empty suitcase.[1] According to Ted Binion, Bergstrom had borrowed most of the money for the bet and intended to commit suicide if he lost. Instead, he won and traveled the world for several years before returning on March 24, 1984.[4]

On his second visit, Bergstrom placed a $538,000 bet, again on a single roll of dice. He won again, took his mother to a Willie Nelson show, and won an additional $117,000 on three more craps bets.

Then, on November 16 he returned and placed a $1,000,000 bet with a suitcase filled with $550,000 in cash, $140,000 in gold Krugerrands, and $310,000 in cashier's checks. Again, Bergstrom bet the Don't Pass. This time, the shooter threw a seven on the come out roll, resulting in a loss for Bergstrom.[1]

What Should You Consider Before Signing Up at Casushi Casino UK?

You should note a few things when signing up for an account with Casushi in the UK.

The main thing to consider is whether this online casino accepts customers from your location. Always double-check this information with your local authorities and laws.

Another consideration to keep in mind is to make sure you completely and fully read the terms and conditions of this online casino. Try to check the T&Cs of the bonuses once more to make sure you are not missing out on anything.

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It's best to have a strategy

Advice varies regarding whether you should play nickel, quarter, or dollar slot machines and whether you should max out the number of coins you bet or not. (You usually get to choose between one and five coins to bet on a standard slot machine.) Here are a few tips for getting the most bang for your buck (or nickel) when playing slot machines.

Basically, when it comes to slot machines, strategy boils down to this: Know the rules, your probability of winning, and the expected payouts; dispel any myths; and quit while you're ahead. If you win $100, cash out $50 and play with the rest, for example. After you lose a certain amount (determined by you in advance), don't hesitate to quit. Go to the all-you-can-eat buffet and try your luck with the casino food; odds are it's pretty good.

10. $14.3 Million – Rampart Casino, Las Vegas

First up, wecome to the 10th largest slot machine win of all time, won by aplayer at the Rampart Casino in Las Vegas in December 2013.

They spent just $20 on the Megabucks slot machine (featured on 80% of this list!) before winning a jackpot of $14.3 million.

The winnerdecided to remain anonymous and donated much of their prize to charity.

Craps — Odds of Winning: Nearly 50 Percent

Craps is a table game played with dice. One person is the "shooter," who rolls the dice, and the other players make wagers on the results of that roll.

On the first roll, called "coming out," the shooter wins on a seven or an eleven. If the shooter rolls any other number, that number is now the "point." The shooter needs to match the "point" before they roll a seven to win.

If you're not the shooter, there are several different bets you can make. The simplest bet is: Will the shooter win or lose on their next roll? Another bet you can make is whether the shooter will hit another number before he rolls a seven, or if they'll roll a seven or an eleven before they roll the point. Each bet is good for only the next roll.

If you make a "pass line" wager to bet whether or not the shooter will win, your odds are approximately 50/50. If you make more specific bets, your odds of winning drop but your payouts rise.

You can read more about craps strategies and rules in PokerNews.com's Craps for Dummies Guide.

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#8 Mike Ashley – £1.4 million/ $1.83 Million 

Mike Ashley was the billionaire owner of Newcastle United football team when he hit this big win (perhaps peanuts to him).  He has walked into the Fifty London casino not expecting to play roulettes for more than 15 minutes. At the end of that quarter-hour, he was $1.83 million richer.

Can Playthrough Requirements Be Too High?

Yes, absolutely. Anything over 10x is probably not worth it, but it depends on your level of play. If you’re planning on betting a considerable amount before you withdraw, even a 30x rollover requirement could be worthwhile.

Consider how many rounds of a game you’d have to play to complete the playthrough requirement. Also, consider depositing a smaller amount to ensure you can achieve the playthrough within the time restriction.

If the rollover is 5x on $100 in funds, that’s 100 rounds of $5 blackjack. If you play one hand per minute, you could complete the rollover in fewer than two hours.