What this blog covers
Midwest Roots details the inner workings of casino games, including their features, rules, and underlying mathematics. This involves explaining what return to player truly tracks, the way volatility influences a session, the reasons why a free spins round pays out as it does, and the actual odds of table games when you remove the noise.
I'm Oleksandr Muliarchyk. The topic I keep coming back to is the bonus buy. While paying to jump directly to the feature seems straightforward, the cost includes more than most people realise, and it alters the session's maths in ways that merit closer examination.
Who it's for
This blog is intended for people who play, or are considering doing so, and wish to grasp the underlying mechanics. You don't need a background in maths, only a bit of curiosity and some patience.
How articles are made
Every article begins with the game sheet from the provider, including the volatility rating, the published RTP, the feature rules and the paytable. I then compare this information with other sources I've verified. I mention it when figures disagree instead of choosing the more appealing one. I won't guess if something isn't published.
Independent, full stop
Midwest Roots takes no payment from casinos and links to none. Sponsored reviews, affiliate agreements, and "top picks" don't exist here. The aim is to explain, not to sell.