Gambling is traditionally a solitary pursuit where your only real opponent is the casino itself or the mathematical house edge.

Instead of trying to beat the house, you are actively trying to outperform hundreds of other players to claim the top spot on a leaderboard.

The Frenzy of Slot Machine Tournaments

Unlike regular slot play, a tournament requires absolutely no strategy, no math, and zero bankroll management.

The machines are pre-loaded with an identical amount of free tournament credits; you do not use your own money to spin.

• Online casinos run massive 'Leaderboard' tournaments that last for an entire week, tracking your total multiplier wins over thousands of spins
• The adrenaline rush of seeing your name climb the live leaderboard screen is incredibly addictive
• Always read the rules; some tournaments allow you to pay an extra fee (a 'rebuy') to try and improve your score if you do poorly

The Grind of Multi-Table Poker Tournaments

In a poker tournament, you pay a fixed buy-in and receive a starting stack of chips; when you lose those chips, you are eliminated.

Unlike cash games where the blinds remain the same, tournament blinds constantly increase at predetermined intervals.

Whether you prefer the mindless frenzy of the slots or the deep strategic warfare of poker, tournaments are a fantastic value.