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Online Slot Strategies
If you’ve ever played slots in a “real-life” casino, you’ll
need no special instructions to play slots online; the two types work exactly
the same way. All slot machines, whether
in cyberspace or a land-based casino, contain a computer chip that randomly generates
numbers and controls the outcome of each spin.
Therefore there’s no real secret to winning; it’s mostly common-sense
strategies. Slots are purely a game of
chance, and some days are luckier than others – so here’s an important tip to
remember: always decide on your playing budget beforehand and stick with it no
matter what. Don’t play past your limit
in hopes of winning back the money you’ve lost, and if you do win, don’t let greed drive you to lose it all. Putting all your winnings back into a slot is
risky, and definitely not worth the potential loss; if you really want to
gamble with your profit, set aside a large percentage of it before beginning,
and you won’t be so tempted to sink it back into a machine. Smart money management is crucial to being
successful at the slots!
Now that we’ve gotten the requisite words of wisdom out of
the way, let’s get to what you’re really
reading this for: the best ways to increase your odds of winning big at online
slots!
Choose the right slot.
There are two things to consider when choosing which slot to
play: your budget, first and foremost, and whether you’re aiming for a big
jackpot or a more modest, but more attainable, sum. If you’re going for the “big one,” you should
choose a progressive slot machine. If
you would be perfectly satisfied winning a smaller amount, or just want to play
longer, look for a machine with a smaller jackpot but a good range of payouts.
Know what you’re playing.
It’s important to understand the machine you’re playing – don’t
just start blindly spinning the reel. Read
the pay table, and be familiar with any bonus features such as free spins. Knowing the odds, the payout schedule, and
the types of bonuses on your selected machine can tip the scales in your favor!
Start small …
It’s tempting sometimes to test your luck by selecting a
larger-denomination slot, but most likely you’ll just lose your money faster,
and get a lot less play. Your best
bankroll-stretching strategy is to start with a machine of low coin size, and
then if you’re doing well (and it suits your budget), switch to a bigger
denomination later. The easiest way to
do this: find a multi-denominational machine where all you have to do to change
the coin size is click your mouse.
…but bet max!
While your bet size doesn’t affect the outcome of your spin,
it’s always best to play at the maximum bet – meaning the maximum amount of
credits per spin. The majority of slot
machines pay a higher jackpot for maxed-out bets. It would feel terrible to win a thousand dollars
and then realize that, had you bet just a little more, you’d be walking away
with ten thousand. This is especially
pertinent if you’re playing progressive slots, which almost always require a
maximum bet in order to hit the jackpot.
If you aren’t comfortable with betting the maximum amount, either find a
machine that doesn’t offer a max-bet bonus, find one where the maximum bet is
only two credits, or play one that’s a smaller denomination so that betting the
maximum amount isn’t quite so expensive.
One exception: if you’re playing multi-line slots with over
three reels, betting the max amount can drain your bankroll at an amazing
speed!
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