Practical Casino Strategy: Slots
This article marks the first in a series of strategy-based daily postings related to online casino gaming. I will be covering many aspects of playing strategy including odds, strategic decisions during games, and proper money management while playing.
This article will focus on Slots strategy. Slots are more fun when you win, regardless of whether it is online or live. Below are 10 tips to improve your chances of winning at the slot machines, or at least that will give you the opportunity to play the most, based on your available funds.
1: Play “Loose” Machines. This is not superstition! Slots machines are programmed to pay out a percentage of what they take in. Some pay higher percentages than others. Many online slots advertise their payment percentages. Always play the highest ones.
2: Accept All Available Bonuses. There are many bonuses available, both live and online. When they pop up, take them. Find out how to take advantage, seeing which ones coincide with the most profitable plays, since that can help you predict the machine’s behavior. Even online slots have predictable behavior, since they are programmed with mathematical algorithms. This can go a long way toward offsetting the house edge.
3: Play the Max on Progressive. Practically every machine offers the chance to play more than one coin per spin, and on most, you only qualify for progressive jackpots if you play the maximum, so ALWAYS play the maximum. Progressive jackpots can be enormous, and are your best opportunity to win big.
4: Set Goals and Stick to Them. You must establish a bankroll and only use a portion of it each time you play. From this, set a goal, such as how many hours of play time you can afford, based on the minimum won or maximum lost, and stick to it religiously.
5: Do Not Walk Away From a Machine That You Have Won On. It is incorrect to believe that a machine which has paid will not pay again for a long time. In live slots a win can indicate a loose machine, so do not automatically give a gold mine to the next player. See tip number one. The machine pays a percentage based on its programming, and does not remember when or how much it has paid.
6: Don’t Walk Off and Leave Your Money Behind. If you win big at a live machine, do not look for a staff member: make them come to you. Maximize your time at the machine. While you are searching, another player can take your machine, making it impossible to receive your rightful winnings.
7: Emotional State Counts! Only gamble when in a positive state of mind. Slots offer very little player control to begin with, so out-of-control emotions are the kiss of death.
8: Know Your Machine. Many machines offer many options. Be sure to know things like pay lines, progressive jackpots, and multiple coin options. Know what you are playing.
9: Use Lower Coin Limits. In Tip 3 you learned to play the most coins you can. If a 5 coin machine depletes your bankroll too quickly, find a 2 or 3 coin limit machine. Playing the lower limit still qualifies you for progressive jackpots, so long as you play the limit.
10: Enjoy Yourself. You should only play games to have fun. Winning is more fun than losing, but don’t get too down in you do not. By following these tips, you should enjoy yourself as much as possible regardless of outcome.
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