Slot Tips

There are a lot of myths surrounding slots. They get circulated online and any new gambler is none the wiser. So, I have compiled some of the best slot tips that disprove a lot of those myths.

Before playing any slot game, or many other types of casino games for that matter, know that winning is all by chance. Everyone has equal odds when it comes to slots. That’s because there is no strategy involved. Contrary to popular belief, the machine doesn’t use how much money has been played since its last jackpot to determine when it will hit again. With that being said, not all machines are created equal. Some are programmed to offer a higher payout percentage.

On the same coin, the odds don’t change based on the amount bet. The best advice I can give you is to always play the maximum. If you play less than that, you will miss out on wins on the line you didn’t bet on, which means less of a payout. If the maximum bet is out of your price range, find a lower-priced slot. It’s best to go for the full jackpot, instead of just a piece of it.

There is no such thing as a hot or cold machine. Each spin has the exact same chance of winning no matter when or where you play that type of machine. Some slots are linked together to form progressive jackpots, in which a small percentage of your bet goes into a jackpot. That’s the draw of slots—the jackpot. You can’t win based on the symbols you saw on the slot before you started playing. It doesn’t affect the outcome. It’s just the last spin played. The lower paying symbols are more likely to come up because they surround the higher paying symbols above and below. Therefore, many of your wins will be small.

As far as land-based casinos are concerned, the highest payout slots are in the high-traffic areas. Those areas include next to restaurants, ATMs and cashiers because they are the first thing someone sees. It’s an impulse bet. Even if you’re on a break, your money isn’t safe in the casino so try to control yourself. The most important slot tip of all is to play to your bankroll. Set win/loss limits and stick to them. Though dollar slots may have higher payouts, they aren’t a good idea if you only have $10.