As always, thanks to everyone who pitches in and helps when issues are uncovered. With 70 games across multiple devices and platforms (69 on IOS), the code base for Riverboat Gambler has grown tremendously.

As my first app, this was originally/simply meant to be a fun diversion. Now, though, it has grown into a popular application with a loyal Player community and it requires a lot of care and feeding to maintain.

I really couldn't do this without your help!

~ Danny

First, a bug fix: Ervin reached out with a screenshot to point out that there was an issue in Blackjack payouts. It turned out that the games that support "Even Money Blackjacks" were paying Pushes against a Dealer's Ace as a Win if Insurance was purchased. Thanks, Ervin. While I'm sure folks may have enjoyed being overpaid, it's always better not to have a bug like that. A casino would catch that on their cameras and those chips would be reclaimed!

I'm very excited about this release because it contains a new Player Loyalty Bonus opportunity! The new bonus awards $1000 in chips to everyone who averages 200 hands/day during the preceding month.

You can check your progress from the main games menu by tapping the RBG logo at the top of the list of games. The message that is displayed will inform you when your next Daily Loyalty Bonus will be awarded and what the average of hands played are for the current month.

I want to be 100% transparent here:

My goal is that RBG be the best casino table games simulator available. I want this app to help folks prepare before they risk real money in Live Play. For that reason, while I do my best to provide ways to increase a Player's bankroll (Daily Loyalty Bonuses, Loyalty Bonus Chest Game after every 1500 hands, chips for watching Reward Videos, and Achievement Bonuses), I DO NOT want RBG to provide an endless supply of free chips that allows a Player to play like a crazy person.

Gambling in "Live Play" involves risk. All of the games in a real casino are weighted in favor of The House. It's literally impossible to learn how to play these games with match sticks. If there's no risk, there's no discipline because there's no potential loss. I believe that developing "Chip Discipline" is an absolute necessity to surviving a real casino. Personally, I have really great days and I have really bad days. That's how things work.

Playing 200 hands/day to earn $1000 bonus chips seems fair to me. Initially, I was going to make it $500. Then, I realized that it takes a lot to commit to a 200 hands/day average. So, this is not really a gift. It is truly a reward.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting me through chip purchases, reviews, and endorsements. Words cannot adequately express how much your support means to me. In my wildest dreams, I never expected RBG to become what it is today. You are the best!

To those who are reading these notes as they download RBG for the first time: this app is a collaboration between me and an amazing Player Community. Everything is random (shuffles, dice rolls, spins, etc). Riverboat Gambler is intended to help you learn the rules for new games and to work on strategies for your favorites before you buy real chips in a real casino. If you have ideas, suggestions, or requests, please use "Send Feedback" and let me know. I will always commit to doing the most I can to exceed your expectations!

Please be safe folks!

If you haven't already, please consider posting a review in the App Store. YOU are my marketing/advertising department.

~Danny