| Tip 1 : Check
To See if Max Bet is Necessary |
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With the addition of more and more
lines and the option of betting more than one coin per line is well
worth checking to see if you really need to play max bet or just
max lines. In the case of progressives there is a definite advantage
to playing max bet as you have the chance of winning the top jackpot
but on non progressives it is sometimes not needed.
Before you play a five reel slot, take a moment to read the pay
table and see is there is a bonus or additional feature available
for max bet play. If not you can quite comfortable bet just one
coin per line and still have a great time.
For example if you have a penny video slot with 20 lines and the
option to bet between 1 and 25 coins per line the maximum possible
bet is a big $5 - not exactly a low roller game. You could however
play the same game for just 20¢ per spin if you just play 1
coin a line.
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| Tip 2 : Manage
Your Money |
Before you start any slot playing
session you should set yourself realistic win and loss goals and
stick to them. If you try to win millions every time you play then
you will most likely lose most of the time and will only win if
you have some incredible luck.
Strategy 1 : Increasing Bets As You Win
Lets use the slot machine example above to illustrate this strategy.
Say you have $50 to play with. You start playing at 1 coin per line
on all 20 lines if you get ahead by 20% or $10 you up your bet to
2 coins per line. If you win you keep upping your bet by one coin
per line. If you lose you go back to the original bet. This strategy
means you have the chance of bigger winnings while extending your
playing time.
Strategy 2 : Playing Though Your Bankroll Once
Quite simply divide your bankroll by your bet size and play exactly
that amount of spins. If you are ahead take your original bankroll
and play through with just your winnings. This ensures you always
leave the casino with something and you will get a lot of entertainment
value over a few days from your gambling money.
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| 5 Reel Slots Q & A |
Q : Why are
the odds not worse if there are five reels instead of three?
A : If the modern day slots were mechanical like those invented
in the late 1800's it would have made a difference but this is not
the case today. All slots whether they be three, five or even seven
reel are controlled by a random number generator. This sets the
pay out percentage. A 3 reel and a 5 reel game both set at 97% will
in the long term return the same amount of money to the player.
Q : Where can I buy a 5 reel slot machine for my home?
A : In most cases it is illegal to own your own slot machine.
In some states in the US it is legal but you are restricted to games
25 years or older which rules out video slots. |
