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objective of playing slots is to bet coins or credit and spin the
machine's "reels" so that symbols line up on the machine's
"paylines", as described in the machine's "payout"
schedule. Players can choose how many coins or how much credit to
bet per payline and how many paylines to bet on.
The
payout schedule displays the machines winning combinations and the
values for each combination. These values vary according to the
credit bet with each spin.
Some
machines give players the opportunity to win even more credit, by
allowing them to bet their winnings and original bet using a secondary
betting system.
There
are two types of slot machines: "straight" and "progressive".
Both types seem generally the same. One major difference is that
straight slots pay a pre-determined value, as described in their
payout schedule. Progressive slots are usually linked to other slot
machines. The other slots may reside in the same building, state,
or even globally, as seems to be the case with some Internet based
slots. These "progressive" machines share a "jackpot"
that increases each time a player deposits bets at one of the linked
machines. As a result, the jackpot can grow to astronomical proportions.
HOW MUCH DO SLOT MACHINES PAY?
Slot
machines are generally programmed to pay a percentage of their winnings.
This percentage tends to be between 85% and 98%, depending on the
machine, it's location and usage. The higher the percentage, the
more the machine tends to payout.
TIPS
Play
machines that advertise a higher payout percentage (between 95%
& 99%). These machines may be dollar or higher denomination
machines.
Ensure
you understand the payout schedule prior to deciding how much to
bet per payline and how many paylines to bet on. It would be unfortunate
to produce a winning then realize it could have been significantly
higher had the bet been slightly higher.
Some
progressive slots will only award a jackpot win to a player betting
the maximum amount. Not betting the maximum amount means you could
produce the required combination for a jackpot win but miss out
because you did not bet the required amount. Make sure you understand
the payout schedule and if necessary, ask a machine attendant to
clarify it for you.
The
amount of credit bet is not related to the likelihood of spinning
a winning combination.
Generally,
it seems more beneficial to bet the maximum amount of credit per
payline. The problem, however, is that this has the potential to
quickly exhaust your wallet. With this in mind, find a machine that
best suits your budget. A quarter machine may suit your budget more
so than a dollar machine, for example.
Recognize
when a jackpot (large value) has been won. Some machines will ask
you to call an attendant who will organize payment to you. Never
handle or walk away from a machine that has just produced a jackpot
winning. Call the attendant or have someone call him/her for you
while you wait at the machine.
If
you play slots regularly, take a note of which machines tend to
be paying out significantly. If a machine seems to be paying out
significantly, and often, it may be worthwhile giving this machine
a try sometime. You may find that casinos place their most liberal
machines in places where they are likely to attract attention.
Consider
trying the machine next to you if your machine isn't paying off.
Find
out if the venue you intend to play at offers other incentives,
such as points, meals, accommodation, etc., that goes with your
game play. This however doesn't mean that you should play purely
for these secondary benefits.
Try
to recognize when your luck may have changed. There are many examples
of people winning significantly then "getting greedy",
so to speak, and losing everything.
Make
sure you empty the machine of your credit prior to leaving it. Each
year, people accidentally abandon machines that still have their
credit inside.
Assign
a budget for the day's play. If the budget is lost, you will know
when to leave the casino.
Don't
bet more than you can afford to lose.
Remember
to always have fun :)
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