| Slot Machines Tips and Strategies
- Use Your Players Card
Players cards are the biggest form of points for perks earning you can get. When you first make it to the casino floor, go to customer service and get this
free card. For every game you play, you earn a certain amount of points tracked in the card itself. You can exchange points for such things as free food,
shows, and even hotel rooms if you are playing a lot. Some casinos that have multiple properties let you use the cards at all of their casinos, too. Do not
play slots with a card just to make points for perks. Just use the cash you play the slots and buy the food, or show tickets with your own money. Do not bank
on the fact that you will get these points, this is not a reason to play slots.
- Read the Pay Tables
Always a aware of the stakes at hand when playing each new slot machine. Do not believe that you will hit the Mother load on a 5 cent spin. Remember,
play the max bet every single time, if you can’t afford to -move to a machine than you can afford to play the max bet at. The amount you win when you hit a
jackpot depends on how much you wagered on the spin.
Look for pay-out percentages, too. Play at a bank of machines that boasts a 97% pay-out or more. Sometimes, when you see a group of slots with a great big
neon sign over them that states a 99% pay-out rating, by law the casino only really has to operate one of the machines in this grouping at a 99% pay-out. Do
not be discouraged though, these machine typically pay better anyway.
- Play Full Coin in Progressive Machines
Progressive machines offer large jackpots. In order to qualify for the max jackpot, you must be playing the max bet when you win. The big progressive
jackpot is made by taking a percentage of all the money played into the machine. It is not recommended for you to play these machines if you are not going to
bet the max.
- Slot Candles
The lights on the top of slot machines are called candles. The bottom light is colored and that color can tell you the denomination of the machine. Many
times, the candles on $1 machines are blue, quarters are yellow, and nickel machines are red. Keep this in mind when playing.
- Lock Up a Profit
When you hit a jackpot, make sure that you lock up a profit. Take your original playing stakes and a little profit and set it aside – keep it, too. Continue
playing only with your winnings. There is nothing like the feeling of being a winner and then pouring all your winnings back into the casino. We also
recommend taking a small break after a hitting a jackpot. Savor the win and enjoy that winning feeling for awhile. This break does not include running to the
nearest bar and doing several shots of alcohol only to return to the machines drunk.
- Keeping a Log
You need to be aware that if you win $1,200 or more in a jackpot, you will be given a W2-G and your winnings will be reported to the IRS. If you keep an
accurate gaming log, you can use your losses to offset your winnings come tax time. This is a highly recommended practice for all players.
- Slow Down
Go slow when playing slot machines. Take your time – your money will last longer and you will get more entertainment for your money. There are jackpots
offered to the quickest player. To lengthen your slot play, keep to one machine. Playing more than one machine at a time just burns your money quicker.
- Manage your Money
Never bring money to the casino that you need for other expenses. In other words, don’t gamble away your rent or mortgage payment. If you can’t afford to
lose the money you are playing with, don’t play at all. Don’t risk it all in one playing session, either. A lot yourself a certain amount to play with each
day or period of gambling. Stick to this plan, too.
- Cashing Out
If you are done, be sure that you take all your coins from the tray or your voucher ticket from the machine. Do this before you even get your other personal
items. Go directly to the cage and cash out. Simple as that.
- Don’t Purchase Slot Systems
Slot systems that claim they can show you which machine is ready to hit are a scam. The random number generator that is inside EVERY slot machine determines
the winning combinations and when they hit, not some scheme that claims IT can will – bottom line.
- Have Fun
Slot machines have a larger house edge than other casino games, but they are very entertaining and laid back to play. You don’t have to sit in front of other
players at a table with casino personnel feeling self conscious. Winning is nice, in the long run it will cost you money to play. Think of it as
entertainment with a chance at big money – just don’t count on it ever.
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