The concept of freeroll slot tournaments is similar to that of poker freeroll tournaments -
basically they are free to participate in and have cash prizes. Microgaming recently launched
their slot tournaments software to several online casinos (see list, right) offering a variety of
online slot tournaments
including freerolls every 2 hours.
At present, the freeroll tournaments are limited to the two most popular slots, "Tombraider" and
"Thunderstruck" while "Avalon" and "Loaded" games are also due, and the tournies
generally alternate between these on the hour every other hour. Once a day, there is a 3 hour gap, normally around
10pm GMT, meaning that during the following 24 hour period the freerolls run at odd or even hours, the
opposite of the previous 24 hours. The slots tournaments generally
last 5 minutes, with a few running for 10 minutes and some exclusives longer still.
Playing Freerolls
This is pretty easy: simply download the casino software from on of the casinos listed to the right and register
a "real money" account. Once installed, the software will proceed to download the games, and you will see a link in the casino lobby to
"Slot Tournaments". Click on this to view a list of all the freeroll slot tournaments and optional
buy-in tournaments, and select each one to see the time they kick off, the prize money on offer and the
rules of the tourney.
There is no limit to the number of players that can enroll in each freeroll - as I write the numbers vary from
600 - 1000 in general, and the same freerolls are played across the Microagming network, expect in special
circumstances where the casino has set up their own tournament. All Jackpots usually has some exclusive freeroll
slot tournaments with prizes up to $5k, while the normal ones have prize pots that vary from $50 all the way up to $20,000. Each
week there is a "20k weekender" which you can either pay $20 to enter, or qualify to via the regular "feeder"
freerolls that run every day. The top prize is $5k with various smaller prizes on offer.
Worth noting is that once you have done the tournament, you have the option to buy more time for $5 - $20
depending on the tournament. If you find yourself quite high in the ranking, this can be a useful way of
solidifying your position or climbing higher in the ranking.
As you play the freerolls , you will see your current position in a small "league table" inside the
software so you can keep a tab on your position. Each slot tournament ends after your alloted time is
up, however most freeroll slot tournaments in the Microgaming sofwtare are open for 15 or 30 minutes so
you don't have to be there at the start. In fact you may find it better to wait for 5 minutes before starting
the freeroll tournaments as there can be some lag in the busy schedule when everyone starts at once!
More Information:
» Sign Up For The Tournament News
Online Casinos With Freeroll Tournaments:
» All Jackpots Casino (No USA)
» 32Red Casino (No USA)
» Ladbrokes Casino (No USA)
» Lucky Nugget Casino (No USA)
» River Belle Casino (No USA)
» Royal Vegas Casino (No USA)
» Spin Palace Casino (No USA)
» Crazy Vegas Casino (No USA)
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Download one of the Microgaming casinos below and enter the slot tournaments via the casino lobby
» All Jackpots Casino (No USA)
» 32Red Casino (No USA)
» Ladbrokes Casino (No USA)
» Lucky Nugget Casino (No USA)
» River Belle Casino (No USA)
» Royal Vegas Casino (No USA)
» Spin Palace Casino (No USA)
» Crazy Vegas Casino (No USA)
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