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The majority of a casino’s actions and winnings
come from Slot machines. They are simple to use, inexpensive to
maintain, and require little attention or player skill (although
some people swear that luck is also a gambling "skill").
There are many different machine games. Jackpot size, combinations,
symbols, size and number of coins allowed in each machine can vary.
Included in these games are the popular video poker games. Modern
machines are completely electronic. Symbol combinations come up randomly
and machines are pre-programmed to return a certain percent to the
players.A slot machine returns between 85 percent and 98 percent,
depending on the game, location and usage. The average house advantage
is calculated to be about 9 percent. Only play slots at a casino with
a 98% Payout Average.
General
Tips
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Recognize the symbols that constitute a
jackpot on your machine. All machines are different. Las
Vegas attendants say winners routinely walk away from
winning machines without waiting for the rest of the payout
from attendants. The largest jackpots are all paid by
attendants.
- If you're lucky enough to hit an
attendant-paid jackpot -- typically $1,200 or more -- do not
touch your machine or leave it for even a second. Do not
insert more coins or allow anyone to touch it. A attendant
must come by to complete the transaction.
- Always play the maximum bet. If a machine
will take a bet of five quarters, place the five-quarter
bet. This gives you the best odds of winning long-term if
you get a good hand.
- If you like to play slots, Always look for
a 98% or higher payout with a progressive
jackpot.
Hot Tips That Slots Players Need To Know
Are there any sure-fire ways to win at slots? Absolutely. Here are
some ways:
- Play the progressives with maximum coins.
- Continue to play only if the machine is
hitting at least one out of four spins.
- Stop playing and cash out if you double
your bank roll. Example: If you alloted $100.00 ro play
slots and you accumulated $200.00 or more in winnings ->
CASH OUT!
- Stop playing at a pre-determined limit.
Don't get caught up in the "I need to win my money back"
mentality.
The above ways doesn't guarantee that
you'll become an instant winner, because it's tough to beat a
house edge that generally runs well over 10 percent, but it
also doesn't have to be so tough on your bankroll. So,
let's get started...
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The only true skill to playing slots is
machine identification.
Example: Progressive machines
offer the opportunity to compare and shop around for the
best value. One 25 cent "machine carousel" can have a
progressive jackpot of $2,600, and another bank of machines-
exactly the same and standing side by side-$1,900. You
should always be looking for the best opportunities
possible.
- Casinos will advertise machines that have a
98.5 percent payback. WOW! A casino game holding just a
percent and a half, and on a machine no less. But there's a
down side. If you look closely at the advertisement, it will
probably say "on select machines." Furthermore, it probably
won't be posted on the machine itself, and it will generally
be limited to a single bank of machines in the casino. Now
it becomes your responsibility to find them. Easiest way:
Ask a employee, and if he or she doesn't know, have one of
them ask a direct supervisor.
- Casinos give away millions of dollars in
comps each year, and as a player, you deserve your share.
Repeat, you deserve your share. How? Casinos now offer you
the ability to "comp yourself" by using one of their
player's club cards. It's generally based on the number of
coins you cycle through a machine, so you might as well get
credit for all those quarters you're inserting. Shop casinos
for comp value and find out what you're worth to them. If
you play online slots, look for a casino that offers the
best comp points.
- You always want to treat "comps" as a form
of profit, but you never want to gamble just to receive
them. It's much better to play a 98 percent payback machine
and increase your winning opportunities than play machines
with a poor return that cycle more of your coins. Remember,
you're there to stay in action and possibly win, not lose
your bankroll for a free buffet.
- If you can't afford to play the maximum
amount of coins, you shouldn't be playing that denomination
of machine. If dollar slots are too rich for your blood,
drop down to a quarter machine. It's always better value to
play five quarters versus one dollar or five nickels instead
of one quarter. The maximum coins always have the best
payout value.
- I recommend not playing back the credits
you've accumulated. Cash out and take stock. The problem
with playing back credits is that the longer you stay, the
machines built-in advantage eats away at them. It doesn't
take long to zero out. Example: If you have $100.00
bank roll for slots, play the $100.00 and do not allow the
machine to play back your credits. Look at it this
way, The credits accumulated is your profit, if
any.
- Can't decide which type of machine to play?
If you're going to choose between video poker and slots,
play video poker. Even poor play on a video poker machine
will have a better payback than most machines.
- Before you walk away from a machine, don't
forget to press the cash-out button. Millions are lost each
year by gamblers forgetting their winnings (stored
credits).
- You receive full payment when hitting a
jackpot. Even with some relatively small jackpots, if the
machine is short coins in the hopper, you'll receive only a
partial cash payment in the tray, with the balance to be
paid by a attendant. If you were to insert more coins and
pull the handle, say bye-bye to the remainder of your
jackpot.
- Read all the posted material on a machine.
It is your responsibility to fully understand all printed
information concerning the number of coins to insert, lines
needed to be lit, prizes or awards. In most cases, when
someone calls a attendant over and complains the machine
"just ripped me off," that individual generally didn't read
the pay schedule correctly.
- When you insert coins, don't assume all the
tokens register before you pull the handle. Played five but
only four recorded? Sorry. You'll get a sympathetic pat on
the back from the casino, but no money.
- Avoid machines that use video
representations of symbols. With these slots, there is
absolutely no way to figure out what the payoff percentage
of that machine is.
- Most casinos will hold a machine for you
while you go to the restroom, take a short break or even go
on a buffet run. Just ask a supervisor to reserve your
machine and give a specific time when you'll
return.
- Don't chain yourself to a cold machine,
even if it's your favorite. Why? Because the longer you stay
on any machine, the more time the machine's built- in
mathematical advantage has to work you over. This is how
casinos build mega-resorts, time always working on their
side and a mathematical edge on each and every
machine.
- Even though you're only playing slots, you
still need to set a loss limit on your bankroll for both
your trip and each individual gaming session. Divy up your
wad per playing session, discipline yourself and stick to
it.
- When searching for high payback machines,
ask a few employees where the local players find the best
value. Simply put, locals don't play dog
machines.
- Leave both your credit and bank teller
cards at home so you will not be tempted with the easy
convenience of getting cash. Only bet what you can afford to
lose.
Good Luck with the best online slot machines!
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