Where’s The Gold Pokies – How I Pick The Winning Character Every Time!

YEE HAW!

Is that 3 dynamite sticks I see? Scoring the feature on Aristocrat's Where's The Gold Pokies is why we play the game in the first place – it's the same for the thousands of pokie players around the world who rate this game so highly when listing their favourites, hardly surprising considering it’s awesome in every way. Every way but one – one big stinky noticeable way.

Choice Should Be an Integral Part of Life and Not Just a Feature

As much as I love getting the feature when playing Where's the Gold Pokies, there is an element of it that used to torment me to no end. So much so in fact that this mocking passenger would more often than not take the wheel and drive me to the brink only to leave me in a corner somewhere, curled up in the fetal position and laughing like a bona fide lunatic

I Choose… The WORST Character Possible!!?!

Seriously?!! It’s almost a gift – a gift that noone wants and is non returnable because my ability to pick the WORST character when playing Where’s the Gold Pokies is uncanny. But it’s the consistency with which I pick the losing character that drives me to the point where I’m having an in-depth conversation with 4 spatulas whilst fighting off a monkey who’s been trained in the art of SCUBA. Hectic

One Feature – Many Creatures

They say that too many cooks will spoil the broth and when it comes to picking the winning character during the where’s the gold pokies feature it seems the old adage applies…. that is it would apply if the cooks in question where game characters and the ‘broth’ that is destined to be spoilt was the resulting feature.

OK so in hindsight it seems the old adage doesn’t apply here.
Like at all.
oh well, different folks for different strokes… no wait! …. (oooh this is good. Wait for it)

‘Different Features for Different Creatures’

BOOM! Saved it – and saved it magnificently I might add 😉

Speaking of game characters, let’s meet the team at Where’s the Gold Feature HQ

Where’s The Gold Game Characters

There are 6 characters that make featured appearances during the Where’ the Gold Free Game mode – and since there are only enough slots for 5 characters you have to wonder whether Aristocrat like conflict, hate prospectors or it’s just an unhealthy combination of them both?
I like to entertain the idea that the game makers at Aristocrat just can’t count. Maybe it’s just me but the thought of pokie game developers who can’t count is amusingly ironic.

You’ve informally met 5 of the guys above, but allow me to formally introduce them all to you, starting of course with the lady who was rudely left out of the above ~~image~~ meeting

‘Where’s The Gold?’ – Let’s Meet 6 Characters Who Desperately Want to Know

Winnie Fortune
Professor Gold
Peter Panner
Happy Lucky
Find-doh
Mary Money
~~Stinky Pete~~ … That Cheeky sod! Stinky Pete the prospector is a familiar face in the halls of Disney Pixar studios and has an open contract for Toy Story 5 through 28. He does not however feature during the Where’s the Gold Free Spins

Where’s The Gold Free Spin Features

Pictured left is the feature as it begins and yet another example showing how I pick the best (most winningest) game character for the free game feature. Keep reading to find out the key to picking the winner everytime – you’ll be surprised how obvious it is 😉

Shhhhh – it’s a secret that even Stinky Pete, the prospector from Toy Story is secretly trying to find out for himself

The free spins bonus feature is triggered when three or more scattered dynamite symbols land anywhere on the reels. Players will be awarded up to a maximum of 10 free spins with all wins in the free spins round tripled. In order to reveal the exact number of free spins you will be awarded you will be taken to a separate screen with five interesting and varied characters standing in a row.

At this point you need to choose between one of the 5 characters presented on the screen who will proceed to ‘pan for gold’ – where the ‘gold’ is the total number of free games awarded and the symbols that will substitute to wilds during the free games.

“Yes that’s wonderful and all – but how do we know which one of these characters is going to be the most generous when providing free games and substitute symbols?”

Would You Believe Me If I Told You?

If I told you what the secret to picking the winning character in Where’s The Gold was – would you even believe me? Amazingly when I shared this secret with my real world gambling friends they told me to stop talking out of my arse and proceeded to ignore all the advice I was trying to share with them!!?!?

I guess the expression “if it seems too good to be true it probably is” is advice we heed at our own detriment. 😉

Assuming you have no intention of doing anything to or at your own detriment – continue reading because I am about to disclose the one secret that reveals which game character is going to win the most during the Where’s the Gold Free Game Feature

The Secret To Picking The Winner Is…

The key to picking the winning character – or should I say to discovering which character is going to be the winningest lies in…

The Mine Shaft and how the light comes down the tunnel. There I said it – but allow me to expand on this secret a little more so that you can understand what clues to look for and how to translate them accordingly.

The Secret is Mine – But You Can Have it Too

When you first get the free spin feature on Where’s the Gold Pokies you have to make a decision between the 5 characters moving about in front of you. Behind these characters is a background that for all intents and purposes is a static image that provides no interaction or animation – at least that’s what they want you to think.

Look carefully at the beam of light that comes down the mine shaft and you’ll notice that whilst the direction and illumination remain the same, the shape the light beam makes on the mine floor has slight variances that mirror the shadow made by whomever the winning character happens to be in each case.

Look In The Shadows and See The Light

It’s hard to explain how this works and even the screenshots I have provided don’t portray the same clarity you get when actually viewing the game but bear with me and soon you’ll begin to get an idea of what I’m on about and more importantly – how you can apply this to your own gameplay and successfully pick the winning character next time you get the feature

The winning character in this case was Peter Panner and if you look closely at the shape of the light coming down the mine shaft you can see how it is circular in nature and the same rough diamater as Peter’s shadow.

The shadows for each character is unique for a reason, and the sooner you realise this the sooner you can use the information to your advantage.

I have attached a few more photos showing the results of the ‘gold panning’ and ask that you take some time to view them – no amount of explanation from me (other than what I have provided so far) will give you the knowledge that studying these images and testing the theory for yourself can provide.

Pick the Winning Character by Finding the Pattern

In this instance it is Nugget Ned who is our winningest character – and again the clues have been provided by Aristocrat and are evident within the shape of the light coming down the mine shaft.

Want Proof It Works? How About Video Evidence

Below I have screen recorded myself playing the Free Aristocrat Pokies in the Heart of Vegas and when I got the feature (took long enough sheesh!) I used the clues provided by Aristocrat to ascertain the winning character, picked it and went on to enjoy larger wins than I would have got had I picked a lesser character.

GO ME – but after reading this guide and learning the secrets for yourself it will soon be a case of GO YOU.

Want to Test my Theory?

Play Where’s The Gold Pokies Online now and see for yourself just how NOT full of crap I am.
CLICK HERE to access Where’s the Gold and a host of other award winning games from Aristocrat, Microgaming, and iGT to name but a few.

You Don’t Win Friends With Salad

One of the things we love about casino gaming is the friends we make along the way. Gambling should be a social activity, enjoyed over beers and along with plenty of good conversation and laughter. Unfortunately, there are a few gamblers who spoil the social experience for everybody. You know who I'm talking about. We've all seen them at least once. Those vegetables in front of the fruit machines, who show no signs of life other than that repetitive action as they pull the lever or press that button over and over (and over) again. Even a jackpot elicits no more than a smile and a nod, and it's back to pulling the lever and/or pushing that button again.*

*Addiction by Design by Natasha Dow Schull

More information is provided in the below resources and links but since it is so intrinsically linked to the above point I wanted to highlight her findings for you here:

Drawing on fifteen years of field research in Las Vegas, anthropologist Natasha Dow SchÃ¼ll shows how the mechanical rhythm of electronic gambling pulls players into a trancelike state they call the machine zone, in which daily worries, social demands, and even bodily awareness fade away. Once in the zone, gambling addicts play not to win but simply to keep playing, for as long as possible-even at the cost of physical and economic exhaustion. In continuous machine play, gamblers seek to lose themselves while the gambling industry seeks profit. SchÃ¼ll describes the strategic calculations behind game algorithms and machine ergonomics, casino architecture and ambience management, player tracking and cash access systems-all designed to meet the market's desire for maximum time on device.

Source: http://www.natashadowschull.org/

It appears the vegetable in all of us is just waiting to be exposed by these insidious machines. Just give them enough time…

Play Pokies for Fun – Don’t be a Vegetable Playing Fruit Machines

It's easy to blame them for having no willpower, but it's not entirely their fault. Those slot addicts aren't just driven by greed or sloth. They're made that way by machines designed to create addictive impulses and promote destructive behaviour.

As the image to the left shows – the Pokies play you and not the other way around. The sooner you realise this the sooner you stand a chance of beating them once and for all. Visit PokiesPlayYou.org.au to learn more

Psychologists have found that slot addiction starts with over-stimulation of the reward centers in the brain. Ever wondered why slot machines light up and play music the moment you get a single chip back, even if you've lost 99 chips on that bet? Well, all that stimulation can trick your brain into thinking you've won – whether that's true or not. And because all humans crave rewards, our brains start to crave that stimulation and we start to crave the slot machines. That's how the vegetable is born.

Learn more about the various design aspects that combine to create the electronic morphine and crack cocaine of gambling that Poker machines are often referred.

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Entertainment? More Like Zombie-tainment

While we all gamble to get away from our worries for a little while, vegetables take that to an extreme. Ever notice how pokie addicts ignore you when you speak to them, can't seem to make eye contact and are basically the most socially awkward people on Earth? That's because they aren't inhabiting the same world as you and I – not mentally, anyway. Psychologists have found that the escapist element of slot machines contributes heavily to its addictive potential – especially since it's enhanced by fantastical game plots and otherworldly visuals. When vegetables give themselves over to the pokie world, real-world responsibilities like jobs and family, and real-world interactions, become alien to them.

Conclusion and Take Away

So if there's a lesson in all of this, it's that pokies and slot machines are to be treated with great caution. If you can, play online, where you're free from the environment of the casino floor where the absence of windows and clocks combines with the positive reinforcing sounds from so many machines encourages you to play longer and harder than you might normally.

Playing online pokies might not necessarily be the best answer but for the thousands of us who enjoy a poke from time to time and can happily take it or leave it, the online option provides a much safer and more enjoyable gambling experience.

Jump over to any of our recommend online casinos and check out the incredible range of free and real money pokies and casino games and find out why so many of your neighbours have already made the switch.

You may not be convinced but at the end of the day it comes down to the simple facts:-

Noone wants to talk to a Vegetable playing a Fruit Machine
– and you most definitely cannot win friends with salad!

It’s just a fact is all.

Heart of Vegas Slots – Big Wins & Bonus Features

Heart of Vegas Slots – My Big Wins and Memorable Moments

Morning my fellow HoV players – thought I’d do something a little different from the typical reviews and write ups that so many players provide about Heart of Vegas and share the more fun side of this free social casino app – the big wins and awesome features I have got whilst playing the game. Keep in mind these are proportionate to the fact I can never afford to bet more than 50k a hit LOL

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE YOUR BIG WINS AND JACKPOTS – keep in mind these are proportionate to the fact I can never afford to bet more than 50k a hit LOL

So without further ado, please enjoy my biggest wins and most memorable moments whilst playing the free social casino app Heart of Vegas Slots. – Oh and for those who have no idea what I am talking about – fill yourself in on everything by first reading about Aristocrat and Heart of Vegas Slots and then get the low-down on what it is really like to play over at PlayPokies.com.au – Australia’s home for Aristocrat Pokies online.

Read Our Full Heart of Vegas Slots App Review

And now allow me to share with you some of my favourite moments and biggest wins from playing Heart of Vegas Slots

My Biggest Heart of Vegas Slots Wins

First image shows a $6million+ win FROM ONLY $12K BET – did this when I got the entire screen filled with WILD coins during the feature – amazing stuff!

Second image shows another awesome win – this time on 5 Dragons – and shortly after the last win – credits at this point were at an all time high of 13million+

Third image is just cool – 5 Dynamite feature symbols at once for a healthy win – but not that healthy cause I ALWAYS CHOOSE THE WORST CHARACTER LOL

*Learn How to pick the right character every time with our Where’s The Gold Pokie Guide

Fourth and final image shows my first ever Progressive Jackpot – shortly after this I got 5 Aces 6 times over and the final symbol was a progressive so I actually won the minor $600k jackpot 6 times over!

Feel free to share your own big pokie wins and Heart of Vegas awesome moments

Who Makes the Best Pokies and Slot Machines?

When it comes to Pokies and Slot Machines there is only really one or two names that come to mind – three if you are a regular punter and frequent more than one or 2(00) establishments – but for the most of us regular players the major names familiar to us are Aristocrat, IGT and Ainsworth. Aristocrat is without doubt the king of the Pokies, especially here in Australia – and surprisingly the man who started the company, one Len Ainsworth also happens to be the owner and creator of the other big slot machine manufacturer Ainsworth Technology!

iGT is not as big as Ainsworth and Aristocrat but are still a popular manufacturer who’s pokies and slot machines can be found in pubs and clubs all across this great southern land. You can also find pokies from Konami – a manufacturer of console games who has made the move over to Electronic Gambliing Devices

In the early 1990’s there were several other brands such as Universal and Jubilee but these games have all but disappeared.

The Top Pokie Manufacturers

Aristocrat Gaming Technology

Founded in 1953 by Len Ainsworth, Aristocrat had perfect timing as pokies were legalized in New South Wales just 3 years later. The first machine to roll off the production lines was the Clubman which was followed by the Clubmaster a few years later. You can learn more about Aristocrat and get some insight into the secrets of their success in Australia (and around the world) by visiting our Aristocrat dedicated games page – with reviews and links to all the best Aristocrat Pokies. Simply follow THIS LINK HERE

In 1984 Aristocrat changed the face of gambling in Australia with the release of the first of what would become the modern day pokie. Today, their name is synonymous with pokies and their game library includes greats like Queen of the Nile, More Chilli and 5 Dragons.

IGT (www.igt.com.au)

While IGT was operating as a private company as far back as the 1950’s it was in 1981 when International Game Technology went public and made a major move into the slot machine industry. They are the number one game maker in the United States and are making inroads into the Australian market with great games such as Cleopatra and Major Money.

IGT enables players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play.

Ainsworth Game Technology

Founded by “Pokie King” Len Ainsworth (pictured above) in 1995 after leaving Aristocrat, Ainsworth Gaming has quickly become one of the top three game makers in Australia and is rapidly expanding around the world.

One of the trademarks of the Ainsworth games are their multi-level progressive jackpots with the Double Shot, Triple Shot and Quad Shot games being some of their most popular titles.

Other Slot Machine Manufacturers

While the three pokie manufacturers listed above are the biggest and most prominent there are some other companies that have either been big in the past or are just started to make an impact. These companies are;

Konami
Once one of the top three, Konami pokies are now found less frequently. They entered the Aussie market in 1996 with popular games like Money in the Bank and Incan Pyramid.
Star Games / Shufflemaster / Bally
Three big names in the gaming machine industry have merged into on with Bally now being a big US slot machine maker looking to make inroads into the Australian market. Top games include Kelly’s Fortune and Wold Mountain.
WMS Gaming
Founded by Harry Williams in 1943, WMS Gaming’s pokies are now available in Australia. They even have a game development office in Sydney. Some of their top games are Zeus, Li’l Red and Jungle Wild.
Aruze Gaming
Aruze Gaming have been in the Australian pokie market since 1989. Their games are not as commonly found as they once were although the new G-Series and G-Deluxe games might signal a comeback.

Online Pokies and Slot machine Manufacturers

When it comes to the world of online pokies and mobile slots we stop talking about manufacturers and focus on the actual sofware that powers the pokies and slots you have come to love. The physical machines that you see in the pubs, clubs and casinos work exactly (and I mean exactly) the same as the online pokies you play except there is no need for a physical machine. As such the manufacturers stick to the bricks and mortar world and leave the online casinos and pokies to the software companies to develop interactive gameplay and awesome online casino games to keep even the most fussy punter happy.

When it comes to online software companies who supply the casino games for you to enjoy real money pokies and slots there is only really 2 or 3 names worth mentioning. In fact I would go so far as to say that if the online casino of your choice does not run one of utilise one of these software companies then I would not even waste my time and money there.

The Biggest names in Online Pokies is Microgaming – with Playtech and NetEnt following closely behind.

Learn more about the best online pokies software companies in the followup article –> HERE and learn first hand why Microgaming and their Mega Moolah progressive slots game is the world’s most popular online progressive slots game

Free Pokies Games with Free Spins

How much do you love the feature?

It’s OK, that was a rhetorical question because EVERYONE loves a feature or bonus game, and when the free spins finally come around we all get super excited – maybe it’s going to finally give me some of the coin I’ve lost back?! Oh wait, these are free online pokies meaning I can’t lose a cent – and that my friend is what I call winning!

Free Pokies and Slots with Free Spins – Sometimes known as bonus spins, free bets or free games, these hidden gems give you an opportunity of playing a set number of free spins that do not take away from your existing credits but will only add to the stockpile. Yeah it’s a stockpile of virtual money, but then its virtually impossible to lose anything 😉

How do the free online pokies games with free spins work?

The free pokies games with free spins are usually triggered in different ways. However, the most common way is when you have a number of free spins symbols or scatter symbols across the reels. To find out more about the free spins, you should check out the paytable of the particular game to find out more about the rules.

In other instances, the free spins will be awarded as a prize once the bonus mini-game is over. As a rule, most of the free spins are usually in the same bet in which the triggered spin was made. Therefore, it would interest you to know that betting maximum on a game with free spins increases your chances of triggering the free spins and bonus rounds.

Retrigger Anyone? Feature in a Feature!

This unusual feature of retriggering the free spins is found in most of the free slot machines games online. It enables you to earn extra free spins in due course of a free spins round. When playing the free slot machines games, you should pray that the same symbols that triggered the free spins align themselves up again so that you are awarded a whole new set of free spins.

In theory, the free spins can continue indefinitely. However, most of the slot games have been programmed to have a maximum number of free spins, which you can win in any round. Moreover, not every slots game has the retriggering feature though most of the free slots machines with free spins do.

The best part about playing the huge range of free online pokies made available through the recommended Australian Online Casinos is that they all offer the same features and free spin bonus games you have come to know and love at your local. Well? What are you waiting for? The Best free pokies games with free spins are one download away – well actually one click away because if you are on a MAC or on a mobile device then you can access the best no download pokies games with free spins you’ll likely ever find online!

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How to Play Aristocrat Pokies Online Totally Free

Aristocrat Pokies and Penny Slots – How to Play Your Favourite Aristocrat Games Online Completely Free!

This article was written in response to the many questions we get from our readers who want to know where and how they can play their favourite pokies like Queen of the Nile, Big Red, Lucky 88, Where’s The Gold and More Chilli online. There are various options and although playing them free is one of them, what this article aims to do is show you (without the BULLSHIT) exactly why you can ONLY play them for free and why this is actually not as good as we had hoped, namely because Aristocrat kinda stuffed up in their attempt to control their licensing and brand.

If you want to learn more about Aristocrat Leisure and see detailed reviews and write ups on the pokies that have made them famous then visit our Aristocrat Gaming Page where you will find similar links to below providing you access to the best free and real money Aristocrat Pokies online as well as reviews of the top ten Aristocrat Pokies – as voted by Australians everywhere.

Play Aristocrat Pokies Free

Those who are familiar with Aristocrat and the myriad of pokies and slot games they produce would struggle to disagree with the fact that Aristocrat Pokies are without doubt the most popular games that Australians have ever played. These games can be found played heavily inside the casinos of Australia, New Zealand and USA. The most widely played and popular Aristocrat games are without doubt the Queen of the Nile and 5 dragons while the bigger dollar punters love the $1 minimum and $10 maximum bet that comes with Aristocrat pokies like Big Red and Super Bucks (4 versions now of this popular $1 pokie machine)

You can learn more about these individual Aristocrat Pokies by visiting this page HERE but seeing as you came here to find out where you could play these games online for free and not to learn more about them I shall move on post haste 😉

Aristocrat Progressive Jackpots and Big Pokie Wins

Before we take a look at where you can play your favourite Aristocrat Pokies online I want to highlight something that as an Australian punter I find frustrating and kinda unpatriotic if I’m honest!

In America where the progressive jackpot systems are more common, the average win amount can be anywhere from 1 million to upwards of $15million – and that’s USD! Here however in Australia where ironically the amount spent on pokies and gambling is greater than all of the US combined (source) the amount one can potentially win on a progressive linked jackpot network is around $50,000 – chump change in comparison to the huge amounts offered in the US.

Don’t get me wrong, $50k is still $50k (in fact I have personally won the Lasseters Loot progressive – taking home $49,558.80 – Dead set! – follow this link to see evidence and hear how it happened) but compared to the million on offer in the states it is kinda sorta not really at all fair. Surely Aristocrat, a company that is 100% Australian owned and operated will make sure the jackpots offered to their own would be higher now.

Nope, not even close. While Australia continues to enjoy progressive jackpots that cap and reset at $50k, Aristocrat Leisure are providing the Americans with progressive jackpots with prizes in the millions! What gives Aristocrat?! That’s very unAustralian indeed. Streuth. In fact, Aristocrat themselves are so proud of their progressive jackpots that they proudly share the latest wins on their blog! Follow the link to read about the Buffalo Progressive Jackpot Wins and how 4 players have hit the big one in under 2 weeks!

That’s ummm, totally awesome and I am happy for these players but tell me again what this has to do with Australia and how this benefits me in any way?

It doesn’t! – unless you could somehow access the online versions and then connect to the active progressive network… but you can’t so let it go and move on. In fact the best way to move on is to learn about where we can access and play all the best aristocrat pokies and slots games online and if and where we can play the real money pokies version of these free online aristocrat slots games….

How To Access & Play Aristocrat Pokies Free

There are two different methods you can use that will provide you with unlimited access to the Aristocrat Pokies and penny slots games online. One method is about as official as you can get but has some serious disadvantages for the avid Aussie pokies punter while the other method, although not as formal and certainly not ‘official’ provides Aussie punters with a more realistic gambling experience and does a much better job of mimicking the experience you have come to know and love whilst playing your favourite Aristocrat Pokies at the local pub or club

Play Free Aristocrat Pokies and Slots with Aristocrat (Real Official Like)

Aristocrat have secretly been creating their popular real world pokies and casino slot games online and providing an incredible Android and Apple compatible app that allows players to join the ‘Aristocrat gaming floor’ and play nearly every Aristocrat Pokie you know. Because this is an App it does not allow players to gamble with real money and as such the only options for people within the ‘Heart of Vegas’ app is to buy pretend credits and play with these – or wait an hour for the system to give you free credits (which are equivalent to maybe 4 presses at most)

My Thoughts on the Heart of Vegas Slots App

I have been playing Heart of Vegas for a month now and my thoughts are less than impressive – with Aristocrat dropping the ball and failing to deliver in two areas. Sadly the two areas they have failed to deliver in result in an online gaming experience that is so far removed from the experience we have come to know and love at the local pub that it makes me question what their motives are and started me on the search for some real money alternatives so I could enjoy the same features, symbols and bonus games I had come to love from Aristocrat whilst giving me a complete gambling experience. And what are these two areas they have failed to deliver on? Gambling individual wins (the double up and suit feature) as well as the ability to choose how many lines you play. Sorry but that kinda RUINS EVERYTHING FOR ME! Of course that doesn’t mean you won’t like it – so check it out and tell us what you think.

Click the image to your left or THIS LINK HERE to access the HeartofVegasSlots.com website and automatically create your account (through Facebook or equivalent) and start enjoying free albeit restricted Aristocrat Pokies online

play aristocrat pokies online or on your mobile — Play Aristocrat Pokies online or on your mobile phone with Heart of Vegas Slots App – An Aristocrat Company

And this is why I went searching for a better free online alternative…

Play Free Aristocrat Pokies and Slots on Emulators

Playing the unofficial Aristocrat emulators online provides you with some options that sadly Aristocrat themselves failed to provide – and may I just say “poor form Aristocrat!”
The following emulators not only provide you with free credits that you can simply replenish as often as you like (no waiting an hour for free credits) but they also allow you to specify how many lines you want to play and whether you want to gamble your individual wins.

Suiting or doubling up our small wins and choosing what line and credit combination is one of the most crucial things to be able to control if you want to learn how to pick a winning slot machine and how to win on slots – and thanks to these free emulators you can do just that:

http://www.vegasslotsonline.com/aristocrat/ — This website is also equipped with all the popular games developed by Aristocrat
http://playaristocratpokies.com/ — A website focused solely on Aristocrat Pokies and Slots Games. You can play for free here.

How To Play Aristocrat Pokies for Real Money

As previously mentioned, Aristocrat have not licensed their award winning pokies and penny slots games to the online software companies that make the online casino games and online pokies (companies like Playtech, NetEnt, and Microgaming to name a few). As such the only way to play the Aristocrat Pokies that you know so well online is to play them free – either through the official Heart of Vegas app or the emulators provided by many sites (including those listed above). BUT…

It is no surprise that companies like Microgaming who know all too well how popular the Aristocrat Pokies are, have developed some of the best real money pokies alternatives to the Aristocrat games we know and love. These companies have made sure that the alterntive games they make have similar images, the same awesome bonus games and features and anything else that makes the game unique and loved by all. But then they make the games ever better than the offline counterpart by connecting them to progressive jackpot networks and providing constant incentives and player rewards. Below are our top recommended Australian Online Casinos that all use Microgaming software and therefore can provide the biggest and best range of alternatives to your Aristocrat favourite.

Spin Palace
Jackpot City
Ruby Fortune
Cabaret Club

See our Online Casino Review page to learn more about these 4 online casinos and find out which one suits your individual needs and gambling style the best. Note that all use Microgaming and as such provide you with the best Aristocrat pokies alternatives online.

All of above mentioned websites give a bonus on your first deposit. Some offer a no deposit bonus upon signup while others give more than that. Some of them also give free spins for specific games. Have Fun & Good Luck!

Aristocrat Games

Find out exactly we love our Aristocrat Pokies so much and check out our individual reviews and thoughts on the top rated Aristocrat Games below

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Free slots download, and other slots games, in this case, are games of pure chance. You are never assured of a win and as a result, you should have a clear idea of how much you are willing to lose. Having a fixed budget and sticking to it is one way of increasing your chances of winning, as you will always make wise decisions while playing slots online.

The only thing that sets problem gamblers apart from the rest of us who simply enjoy a punt for the sake of it is moderation! – learn to limit how much you spend and go in knowing there’s a chance you will come out even or down – by only 3% if you are online though 😉

Understand different jackpots and how you can play for them

Online casino slots have jackpot prize pools attached to them. A stand-alone jackpot or non-progressive jackpot is one that is independent of other slot machines online. The prize in this jackpot is fixed. The progressive jackpot, on the other hand, is an online slot game linked to different internet casinos under the same casino game with various machines making contributions to the main pot. As a result, the jackpot's size grows bigger with time. If you get lucky and win this jackpot, the sum of money can be huge depending on how big the pot has become.

Playing for the jackpots is usually harder since you have to activate the maximum number of pay lines and also bet maximum to increase your chances of winning. This may turn out to be expensive if you have a small bankroll. In addition, high paying jackpots will not pay off quickly as compared to the regular slots games.

Check this article here on why it is so important to understand the game you are playing – because knowledge really is power here and the more you understand the freeslots no download no registration game that you are playing the higher your chances of winning back your funds and then some!

How to Play Pokies & Slots Effectively

How to Play Pokie Games Really Well

Three or five reel Pokies are games of chance as they say. One can never truly predict what the next set of numbers or items will appear on the reels. Almost any casino player gets an itch to play pokie games. Experts in land based gambling as well as online gambling agree that the overwhelming feeling of luck as you pull the lever or the hope that one small bet can change your life forever is true. Pokie games are enticing, colorful and noisy which is why many players love to try these out before hitting the bog tables in an actual casino or online casino site.

So how do you become a player to beat in pokie games? Here is your plan:

Learn the rules of three reel and five reel pokies early. You will be able to find these rules in our How to play article. Remember that each pokie machine has its own set of winning combinations and oftentimes these also vary according to the game title. But no matter how different rules may be, certain symbols still hold true like the BAR or gold bars symbol, the 7 symbol, the stars or pots of gold symbols and so many more. If you want to win you must carefully study these before you begin your game.
Download free online pokie software so you can try your luck at home. With your own software you will be able to practice as much as you want even when you are at home. Take time to get to know the difference between each type of pokie game and you will be surprised when you are more confident about betting on real money in no time at all.
Concentrate on the type of pokie machine game that you wish to play. There are two main types: three reel and five reel pokies. Experts say that a beginner may have better chances of winning with five reels compared to three since there are more possibilities to create a winning combination. Five reels often have bigger jackpot prizes compared to three reels in online a land based casinos. But although five reel slot machines offer more possible combinations, a three -reel pokie machine game is often better to understand and to follow compared to a lot of combinations in a five reel.
When you have mastered playing sample or free games online it may be the right time to bet for real money. But ofcourse the popular rule of online gambling should be remembered always: Bet only what you can afford to lose. This rule will help you reduce your losses especially when you are getting into the game so well. Be sure to learn when to quit when you are ahead so you can come back to play for real money some other day.

Online Slot Strategy

It pays (often literally) to have a tight money management strategy in place when you play Pokies online. Pokies, both online and land-based, are run entirely by Random Number Generators (RNGs), so the only thing that you are able to control when you play is your own money.

One simple strategy that you can adopt is the following:

Choose a game that you like This is important because you may end up playing for some time to build up your bank roll. Try out a few Pokies for free first to get an idea of the themes and features that you enjoy.
Decide how much you want to spend before you start playing You win some and you lose some when you play Pokies online, so this should be an amount that you are happy (and easily able) to part with, so make sure that the game you have chosen to play suits your budget. You should be able to afford to bet the maximum without it eating up your budget in 5 spins.
Bet the maximum Betting the maximum ensures that you are eligible for the maximum jackpot – there's nothing more frustrating than hitting a winning combination and not qualifying for the cash on a technicality!
Quit while you're ahead Don't chase your losses – it won't end well! Once you've spent your budget for the day, it's time to call it quits. This ensures that you will never spend more money than you can afford to lose.
Enjoy! Playing Pokies online is about having fun, so choose a game that you like and enjoy it!

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