How to Play Casino Slots
One of the great things about casino slot machines is that it requires very little in the way of skill or knowledge to play them. You hear stories every day about that guy who got lucky when he picked up a game someone else had been sitting at all day. It's just a game of chance, but with tight budgeting and Lady Luck on your side, you might just walk away at the end of the day with more money than you entered the casino with.
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Instructions
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Walk through the slot machine area and gauge the machines. Find out how much the big pay out is on each different game, then decide which one you want to try your hand at. Consider factors like payoff percent, which is based on how much you invest in each individual game, and each machine's bonus multipliers, which increase the amount of any winnings.
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Set your budget before you play. It's old advice, but never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you determine you'll spend $100 on your casino trip, you'll want to try and stretch that $100 as far as you can. This means you should avoid placing maximum bets early in your stay. Placing maximum bets with no returns will eat through your budget faster than you can say, "Jackpot."
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Read the rules at the slot machine you choose,. It may not change how you play, but it will help you know what to watch for as the dials are spinning. For example, if the game is modeled after a popular theme, like "Under the Sea," getting three of the underwater King Tritons might be the top combination to hope for. There will be multiple variations and combinations that can result in you winning anything from that top jackpot to just a small portion back of your original bet. Of course, there's also the chance that you'll win nothing.
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Place your bet. The machines accepts coins and paper money, and while some still have arms to pull, most will ask you to press a button labeled "Spin." You will be asked to choose from a number of bet lines, and the higher your bet is, the more likely you to be eligible for a 100 percent payout. Depending on the machine odds, low end winnings can yield between a 89 to 93 percent return on your bet. Most low end bets range around 5 cents, but some slots will allow you to place penny bets. The advantage of that is the lower your bet, the longer you can play the game before you run out of money (see step 2).
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Tips & Warnings
Look for games with bonus slot opportunities. These will give you free spins without placing a bet. The spins are often determined by a second, unrelated game. For example, you may have to shoot at and break a certain number of shot glasses in the saloon, and for every shot glass you shoot, you either earn a bonus spin, and potential bonus earnings are multiplied by that number.
Don't take gambling too seriously. For some people, the edge, competition and potential for winnings can become addictive. If you suspect you have a gambling problem, get help.
