The most important thing to remember when trying to
win at a slot machine is that there is no way to beat the slot machines.
You can buy all the books you want, or try all the tricks that are out
there, but the fact remains that slot machines are truly random, and if
they weren’t you might be able to beat them. But since they are, you
won’t be able to hit one unless it is truly your blind luck.
That being said, here are the top ten tips on how to win at slot
machines:
10. As a rule, the
more money you put into the slot machine, the better the payback
percentage. In other words, if you are playing a quarter slot machine –
you won’t get as much back as someone who is paying a dollar machine –
it is the difference of percentage points – i.e. 94% as compared to 97%
respectively.
9. Some people like
video poker instead of the slot machines – they are very similar but
since video poker actually uses skill to play, you increase your chances
of winning.
8. Progressive slot
machines pay out even less than regular slot machines. Because when
someone wins they win so much money, the slot machines are programmed to
pay less often – so that the casino does not lose money on the game. You
can play them, but know that you have even less of a chance of winning a
progressive than you do winning a regular slot machine.
7. Join whatever
players club the casino might have to offer. They will have you sign up,
and then you use a card every time you play the slot machines. This way
they can keep track of how much you play and offer bonuses or rewards
for playing.
6. Don’t buy any
book that tells you that you will win the slot machines if you just
follow their plan. There is no way to “trick” the slot machines, and
some of the books out there are just a plain waste of money – money you
could be feeding into a slot machine.
5. Know that since
slot machines all have RNG’s, or Random Number Generators, there is no
way to beat the slot machine. It is programmed by the casino to pay out
anywhere from 85-95% of its winnings, and over time it will. But it
won’t do it just because you have been sitting there all night.
4. You must play the
maximum bet when playing the slot machine. Otherwise, when you do hit,
you will only win a small amount – so it is worth it to go for it!
3. If you slow down
your play at the slot machines you will not only spend less money per
hour, but you will also be increasing your chances of winning.
2. All the articles
that say that the loosest or tightest slot machines are located in
certain areas of the casino are not always right. This advice should be
taken with a grain of salt, because some casinos work that way, and
others don’t.
And the number one tip
for playing the slot machines:
1. Once you hit the
jackpot, walk away.
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