Facing continuous challenges while playing BTG games for an extensive time frame.
The time frame in question isn't brief; it's an entire year, which is considerably long for an average player, thus justifying the title of the discussion as more than just clickbait.
My current financial position is estimated to be in the range of -6,000x to -8,000x, and it could possibly extend beyond -10,000x.
Wins: 2 wins >= 500x.
A 500x on Spicy Meatballs
Achieving a 500x on the Sanctuary slot by naturally hitting a 3 spins bonus and then gambling it to the extreme, even though the bonus itself is expected to be valued at 560x.
These figures are extraordinary. To encounter a similar situation, you'd need extremely bad luck on high-volatility NLC games, which are known for their unpredictable nature compared to others.
Any return exceeding 5,000x is significant for players focused on base games. Even in difficult games like Wanted, you should anticipate hitting a 1,000x or 2,000x before a total loss reaching 5,000x.
Numerous instances. Each time I attempt to give BTG another shot, they seem intent on disappointing, providing only minimal bonuses after hours of play.
Regarding ELK slots, while they are challenging to win, the experience is often more delightful due to their engaging sound, visuals, and mechanics. Occasionally, big wins on ELK are shared on the BWB forum, but such posts concerning BTG victories are scarce.
What went wrong?
Through the application of Control Variables, the 'Evolution version' might be influencing factors. Despite playing across various casinos with different languages and currencies, the distinct change noted is the server transition from Relax to Evolution.
On the more intense and relentless side, games are tougher than those from NLC. The absence of bonuses and results over 50x in 1,000 spins, with return rates often below 60% or even as low as 40% for 1,000 spins, are frequent occurrences. Trying to achieve victory? No. I would feel somewhat content if I achieved an RTP of 86% after 30,000 spins, acknowledging the difference from the theoretical 96% RTP.
Let this serve as a reminder of Evolution's impact on BTG, although it's possible BTG made these changes independently.
-The cashier button on the game.
-94% and now even 86% RTP version.
-Older games have transformed completely after adding bonus buy options, effectively making them into new experiences. Good luck trying to decipher any additional changes made behind the scenes.
Other things:
Today I chose to document my BTG gaming sessions to identify my position upon reaching 500x or 1,000x wins, with some estimates outlined below.
Win 500x: (>95% chance of happening, before the end of 2025. )
Position: Down 1500x1700x prior to the win, and Down 900x1000x after the win.
Win 1000x: (>85% chance of happening, before the end of 2025. )
Position: Down 3700x4100x prior to the win, and Down 2400x3100x after the win.
After 1,441 spins today, my loss amounted to 598.85x, showcasing a particularly poor performance from Max MW 3.
Since ceasing my efforts on Nitropolis 3 and 4, playing ELK games has become a less grueling task.
Currently, BTG is a significant source of frustration. With every few deposits, it's common to endure just an hour of play with no more than one win over 25x and zero bonuses.
Reassessing my losses over the past twelve months of playing BTG.
-2.0Kx on Beef Lightning
-1.5Kx on other BTG games.
-1.5Kx on Outlaw
-1.5Kx on White Rabbit
-1.0Kx on Millionaire Rush
-1.0Kx on Holy Diver
-500x on Max MW 3
-500x on Lil Devil
-500x on DHV 2
(Roughly breaking even on games like Sanctuary and Spicy Meatballs.)
Assuming a possible margin of error of plus or minus 15%, my losses are estimated to range between -8,500x and -11,500x.
I don't know, my experience with BTG has been relatively stable.
I've seen the most significant wins of 500x, 1,000x, 2,000x, and 3,000x without buying bonuses and just through regular gameplay. This is evident on platforms like Discord and here as well.
It's rare for me to get frustrated or to complain.
Even just a few weeks ago, losing 10,000x on Tombstone Slaughter with only three 500x wins didn't frustrate me or lead to complaints.
However, after a year of on-and-off play resulting in a total loss of -10,000x, even I begin to feel agitated.
I'll begin tracking my BTG play sessions with the aim of achieving a 2,000x win before hitting my loss threshold of 7,500x, though these limits may change.
I predict a 30% chance of successfully hitting a 2,000x win first.
I aim to feature wins from a variety of game providers rather than being overwhelmingly dominated by NLC games. I maintain a YouTube playlist where monthly, I upload a highlight video featuring significant wins.
Yet lately, the situation has become odd. No 500x wins from ELK in 2024 until recently, and suddenly, the winnings started to flow, whereas BTG and Hacksaw continue to disappoint and rapidly deplete my balance.