Whether at a casino or online, slot machine games are one of the most popular entities in the gambling world. The pull of the lever can result in an exciting experience — particularly if one hears the bells and whistles of a winning result.
Slots isn’t exactly the type of game that one can control. However, as fate would have it, there are actually some strategies one can employ in order to potentially earn more winnings. This piece will aim to provide the slots player with those tips.
Pick Your Spot Wisely
While this tip isn’t completely fool-proof, there’s something curious about the theories on where one decided to play slots.
According to many, the slot machines at the end of rows often give the biggest payout. Why is this the case? According to legend, casinos want fellow patrons/people walking by to see gamblers winning money (as that will make them more likely to gamble themselves).
As such, the slot machines on the end of rows offer better visibility when compared to ones in the middle of rows.
Don’t Use String Theory
No, we aren’t talking about the highly dense and complicated theory relvolving around dimensions, gravity, and space. There is a string theory in relation to slots — though one would be wise not to participate in this practice.
There have been people traditionally who opt to tie a string around some sort of coin (whether it be a penny, a nickel, a dime, or a quarter). Once the coin is slotted into the machine, the user will then pull the currency back with the string. In the process, the slot machine will be triggered — and thus the user can play without actually having to pay anything for the lever pull.
However, casinos have certainly become more sophisticated as it pertains to tricks from gamblers. Should one be caught attempting this tactic, you run the risk of being charged and arrested.
Have a Budget
There’s nothing worse than leaving Vegas absolutely busted. Though playing slots both in person and online can be highly addictive, one has to be measured when participating in such a game. In other words…figure out what your limit would be.
Before playing, one should set aside a budget. Once the available money is gone, the player should walk away without suffering from even more severe losses. By being sensible and responsible, the player will be better positioned to gamble down the line (or even the next day).
Increase Your Bets
Small bets (such as pennies) don’t traditionally unlock bonus rounds when playing slot machines. Additionally, common practice states that larger initial money amounts likely give the user a better chance at winning a jackpot.
Essentially, it is very unlikely for someone to win a jackpot with a one-cent initial bet. By upping the bet, you give yourself a better chance at winning more money. One should not get lured in by the rare win with a penny bet.
Choose Slots with the Highest Payouts
Players must be cognizant of the ‘return-to-player’ percentage. Each slot machine is different as it pertains to payout. Some machines simply will offer higher payouts than others.
In order to determine which machines satisfy the claim, one can do research via any primary search engine. The casino websites will openly speak about the percentages of the various slot machines. There are also articles which analyze both games and casinos when it comes to the payout numbers.
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