How to Pick a Slot Machine in Las Vegas Casinos
When you enter a casino in Las Vegas, your first sight will probably be rows upon rows of slot machines, all beckoning with bright lights and shiny cases. Some casinos offer thousands of slots--the Golden Nugget, for example, is home to more than 13,000 machines, according to WhichSlots.com. The casino won't tell you which slots are the best, so you will have to rely on logic (and your budget) to make your choice.
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Choose a bank of slot machines that fits your gambling bankroll (the amount of money you have set aside for gambling). Most casinos have machines that allow you to bet a penny, a nickel, a dime or a quarter at a time. They also typically have slots where you can bet from $1 to $1,000. If you have a bankroll of $50, for example, focus on the penny and nickel machines--choose a $1 slot, and your bankroll could be gone in a matter of minutes.
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Look for a slot machine in a conspicuous area. According to WhichSlots.com, casinos want people to witness big wins so they will feel compelled to try their luck as well. Determine the high traffic areas of the casino and choose a slot machine that is visible from one of those areas.
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Choose a slot machine within the high-traffic area in a place where players only stay for a short period of time. These slots are usually located near casino restaurants or within one row of popular aisles in the casino. These slots tend to build up larger jackpots, according to WhichSlots.com.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that seeing someone win money from a slot machine is not an indicator that the machine is "hot." Slots are programmed to pay out specific percentages of the money they take in. They are not programmed to pay out at certain intervals.
When playing slot machines, it is important to remember that billion-dollar casinos were not built by letting people win. Slot machines are the "bread and butter" of a casino's income--the odds of winning at these machines are far lower than the odds of winning at a table game like blackjack. Strategically choosing a slot machine is no guarantee that you will win.
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