Slots Machine Tips

Slots Machine Tips

The objective of playing slots is to bet coins or credit and spin the machine's "reels" so that symbols line up on the machine's "paylines", as described in the machine's "payout" schedule. Players can choose how many coins or how much credit to bet per payline and how many paylines to bet on.

Each machine should have a payout table. This table shows which combinations are winning combinations. It also shows the amount that can be won when a player "spins" a particular winning combination.

Some machines give players the opportunity to win even more credit, by allowing them to bet their winnings and original bet using a secondary betting system.

There are two types of slot machines: "straight" and "progressive". Both types seem generally the same. One major difference is that straight slots pay a predetermined value, as described in their payout schedule. Progressive slots are usually linked to other slot machines. The other slots may reside in the same building, state, or even globally, as seems to be the case with some Internet based slots. These "progressive" machines share a "jackpot" that increases each time a player deposits bets at one of the linked machines. As a result, the jackpot can grow to astronomical proportions.

How much do slot machines payout? Slots machines generally tend to payout between 85% and 98% of their takings. This percentage is sometimes printed on the machine. The higher the percentage, the greater the payout to players.

TIPS

Play machines that advertise a higher payout percentage (between 95% & 99%). These machines may be dollar or higher denomination machines.

Try to understand the machine's payout table, particularly in relation to the amount you are betting. It would be sad to discover that your winnings would have been significantly greater had you bet a little more.

Some progressive slots will only award a jackpot win to a player betting the maximum amount. Not betting the maximum amount means you could produce the required combination for a jackpot win but miss out because you did not bet the required amount. Make sure you understand the payout schedule and if necessary, ask a machine attendant to clarify it for you.

The amount of credit bet is not related to the likelihood of spinning a winning combination.

It can sometimes be more rewarding to bet the maximum amount allowed per line. As this option can quickly drain your funds, it might be worthwhile finding a machine that allows betting in smaller denominations: quarters, for example, as opposed to dollars.

Recognize a large winning when it occurs. It might now be a good time to stop playing. If you do decide to stop playing, call the attendant or ask someone to call him/her for you. Don't leave your machine unattended.

If you play slots regularly, take a note of which machines tend to be paying out significantly. If a machine seems to be paying out significantly, and often, it may be worth while giving this machine a try sometime. You may find that casinos place their most liberal machines in places where they are likely to attract attention.

Consider trying the machine next to you if your machine isn't paying off.

Find out if the venue you intend to play at offers other incentives, such as points, meals, accommodation, etc, that goes with your game play. This however doesn't mean that you should play purely for these secondary benefits.

Try to recognize when your luck may have changed. There are many examples of people winning significantly then "getting greedy", so to speak, and losing everything.

Make sure you empty the machine of your credit prior to leaving it. Each year, people accidentally abandon machines that still have their credit inside.

Assign a budget for the day's play. If the budget is lost, you will know when to leave the casino.

Only play with an amount you can afford to lose. Make sure you enjoy the game, even if you do walk away empty handed.

GamingGuide.net Team

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