Slots Tips

When you think about slot machines what is the first thing that springs to mind? How easy it is: no strategy, just pull the lever, watch the spinning colours and hope that you win the jackpot. Well, you’ll be surprised to find out that there is more to it than that - a few things to keep in mind, and hints that will make winning just a little bit easier (and more likely.)


So first things first, let’s straighten out a few slot machine myths. It makes no difference how fast you play, the only reason the fast players seem to win more is because they are playing more games in a shorter period of time. If they’re on a lucky streak they win more in less time, and they’re having a rough time, they are spending their bankroll faster than they should.

Before you start playing it is important to divide your money and decide exactly how much you want to spend. Once you have decided this you can go ahead and play, but don’t go over your limit because control is the fundamental trait of a strategic player. Another money managing thought; when you start winning, put that money aside and don’t make it part of your original spending allowance. This way at the end of the night, no matter what, you walk away a winner!

Whether you play classic slots or video slots When you are about to start playing remember the three rules of real estate; location, location, LOCATION. There are certain machines spread across the casino floor that have been strategically placed and these are the ones you want to go for. It is all psychological; the casinos will place loose slot machines, where the winnings are more frequent, at carefully selected places of the floor. For instance, directly next to the change booths so that when you are waiting in line you can hear the sound of someone winning. Another popular location is an area that can be seen from any angle of the casino, like an elevated carousel.

Once you have found the perfect machine the next step is to check out the denomination of your chosen slot machine. It has been statistically proven that the percentage of payout is higher as the denomination gets higher, which mean if you can afford it, you are better off playing at a $5 machine. If this is too much for you then try the next step down, the $1 machines where the pay off average is 95%. When you play at the nickel or quarter machines the pay off average is not as inspiring.

But of course the most important thing to keep in mind is to have fun, after all the purpose of slot machines is to spend relaxing moments of pure enjoyment!