Gamble Smart

06/16/2026

We havent mentioned the slot sim lately, be sure to check it out if you havent. Marc put a lot of work into it and how it can show you the wild swings the a limited number of spins on a machine can produce.

Each machine has a different payback % programmed into its reel strips. Same game, same paytable — just different odds. Hit Run Simulation to see what actually happens.

06/11/2026

Gambling audits will return in a few hours. Be sure to check out Andy's powerful story of gambling addiction and how he overcame it. Members can watch now!

06/08/2026

If you are looking for Gamble Smart swag the merch store is back up and operational. Thanks for all your support! https://store.gamblesmartgamblesafe.com/

06/02/2026

🔥 Casino hot sheets are often presented as a helpful guide to finding winning slot machines. In reality, they're primarily a marketing tool designed to generate interest in specific machines and encourage play.

🎰 The important thing to remember is that slot machines operate on random number generators (RNGs). Each spin is independent of every spin that came before it. A jackpot that hit yesterday, an hour ago, or even on the previous spin has no effect on the outcome of the next spin.

💥 Could a machine hit two jackpots back-to-back? Absolutely.

⏳ Could that same machine go years without hitting another jackpot? That's also possible.

📊 A hot sheet tells you where jackpots have occurred in the past. It does not tell you where jackpots are more likely to occur in the future.

🧠 Many players also ask about machines with maxed-out Majors and whether those are "ready to hit." We'll save that discussion for another post. Spoiler alert: it works exactly the same way. The amount currently displayed on a progressive meter doesn't change the fact that the next outcome is still determined by a random event.

✅ Understanding these concepts can help you make more informed gambling decisions and avoid some of the most common misconceptions found on the casino floor.

05/27/2026

🚨 WARNING 🚨

Tonight’s Gamble Smart LIVE may contain:

🎰 hard truths
📊 math
💥 casino myths being destroyed
🧐 at least one person asking if a machine is “due”

See you tonight at 7PM Central on YouTube.

05/26/2026

🎰 Helpful Gambling Resources 🎰

Want to learn more about how casinos, gaming regulations, statistics, and responsible gambling actually work?
Here are some of the best resources available online:

📊 Stats, Data & Research
UNLV Center For Gaming Research
https://gaming.library.unlv.edu/

🏛️ Government Tools, Oversight & Regulations
Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board
https://www.gaming.nv.gov/

🧪 Testing & Development
https://gaminglabs.com/services/traditional-gaming-casino-property/

🛡️ Responsible Gambling
https://www.americangaming.org/

⭐ And The Best All Around Resource?
https://gamblesmartgamblesafe.com/

If you know of any other great educational gambling resources, drop them in the comments 👇

05/22/2026

You’ll spend hours hunting for the “best odds” in a casino… then refuse to use the one thing that can actually give you value back. 🎰💳

Cashback. Free play. Comped food. Free rooms. Offers.
Some players are literally leaving 2%+ on the table because they think the card changes the odds.

It doesn’t.

If you truly believe a player’s card is “rigged”… why gamble at all? 👀

05/17/2026

Still looking for old-school coin dropper slot machines in Las Vegas? Here are a few spots where they can still be found:

🎰 Slots A Fun
Several coin droppers still on the floor.

🎰 El Cortez
A few machines tucked away in a separate room.

🎰 The California
Video poker coin droppers only.

🎰 Skyline Casino (Boulder Highway)
Coin-drop video poker plus a $1 Double Diamond and Triple Diamond.

And while they’re not technically coin droppers…

🥈 Four Queens and Plaza
Both still have Silver Strike machines.

If you know of any others still operating in Vegas, drop them in the comments.

05/13/2026

Since Dave is on a cruise. No live tonight. Keep those notifications on though, never know when Marc may do a pop up.

05/12/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Brian Mills, Mike Angellotti, Tim Van Syckle