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Slots are the easiest game to play in the casino. Insert
a coin, pull the handle, and then reach into your purse
for more money. Unfortunately, that's what normally happens
when the house has such an enormous built-in edge. But
that does not mean you cannot at least close the gap against
you and throw in some fun to boot. So, below are some
of my favorite slot tips to help you overcome this huge
house advantage. These tips will not guarantee that you'll
become an instant winner, because it's tough to beat a
house edge that generally runs well over 10 percent, but
it also doesn't have to be so tough on your bankroll.
Let's get started. |
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The only true skill to playing slots is machine identification.
Example: progressive machines offer the opportunity to
compare and shop around for the best value. One 25 cent
"slot machine carousel" can have a progressive jackpot
of $2600 and another bank of machines - exactly the same
and standing side by side - $1900. You should always be
looking for the best slot opportunities possible. |
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Casinos will advertise machines that have a 98.5 percent
payback. WOW! A casino game holding just a percent and
a half, and on a slot machine no less. But there is a
downside. If you look closely at the advertisement, it
will probably say, “on select machines.” Furthermore,
it probably will not be posted on the machine itself,
and generally will be limited to a single bank of machines
in the casino. Now it becomes your responsibility to find
them. Easiest way: Ask a slot employee, and if he or she
doesn’t know, have one of them ask a direct supervisor. |
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Las Vegas gives away over one-half billion dollars in
comps each year, and as a slot player, you deserve your
share. Repeat, you deserve your share. How? Casinos now
offer you the ability to "comp yourself" by using one
of their player's club slot cards. It is generally based
on the number of coins you cycle through a machine, so
you might as well get credit for all those quarters you're
inserting. Shop casinos for comp value and find out what
you are worth to them. |
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You always want to treat "comps" as a form of profit,
but you never want to gamble just to receive them. It's
much better to play a 98 percent payback machine and increase
your winning opportunities than play machines with a poor
return that cycle more of your coins. Remember that you're
there to stay in action and possibly win, not lose your
bankroll for a free buffet. |
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If you cannot afford to play the maximum amount of coins,
you should not be playing that denomination of machine.
If dollar slots are too rich for your blood, drop down
to a quarter machine. It is always better value to play
five quarters versus one dollar, or five nickels instead
of one quarter. |
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I recommend not playing back the credits you have accumulated.
Cash out and take stock. The problem with playing back
credits is that the longer you stay, the machines built-in
advantage eats away at them. It doesn't take long to zero
out. |
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Avoid restaurant, bar, supermarket and airport slot
machines. Notorious for being tight. |
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Can't decide which type of slot machine to play? If
you are going to choose between video poker and slots,
play video poker. Even poor play on a video poker machine
will have a better payback than most "reel" slot machines. |
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Before you walk away from a machine, don't forget to
press the cash-out button. Millions are lost each year
by gamblers forgetting their winnings (stored credits). |
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It is your responsibility if destiny favors you that
you receive full payment when hitting a jackpot. Even
with some relatively small jackpots, if the slot is short
coins in the hopper, you will receive only a partial cash
payment in the tray, with the balance to be paid by a
slot attendant. If you were to insert more coins and pull
the handle, say good-bye to the remainder of your jackpot. |
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