How to Operate Slot Machines
Slot machines are electronic machines equipped with a computer chip called the Random Number Generator, which determines the symbol combinations for every spin. The RNG is designed to return a percentage of the money the machine collects to players. Slots are often attractive to gamblers because they offer the possibly of a huge payout for very little money. However, casinos generally will not disclose the odds of winning at individual machines, and slots are played much faster than other games, meaning you can lose more money more easily. Learning a few tricks on how to operate slots will help you lose less money and have more fun.
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Set aside a certain amount of money to use for the slots to avoid spending more than you realize or want. Leaving debit or credit cards at home is also an option in terms of avoiding temptation.
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Read the pay table and all instructions listed on slot machines before starting. Ask a casino attendant for help if there is something you don't understand or contact the casino's customer service number if playing online. It is your job to know how many coins to insert or how many lines need to be activated to win for a particular machine, according to Slot Advisor.com.
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Choose the lowest domination machine you are comfortable playing and know your odds. A 90 percent 5-coin nickel machine loses (on average) $18.75 an hour, while a 98 percent 2-coin dollar machine loses $30 an hour, you'll still lose less money playing lower domination machines, according to Vegas Click.com. Also be aware that some casinos will advertise 98 percent playback on machines, but the fine print of such advertisements usually says "select machines" or "up to 98 percent", according to Slot Advisor.com.
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Set aside as many coins as you want to wager per line on your selected machine after deciding how many lines you want to play. Press the "Spin" button to play the machine.
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Play progressive slot machines with maximum coins only, and Vegas Click recommends limiting play on such machines. Progressives are machines with LED marquees that show forever-increasing large jackpots, but generally pay back is 2 to 7 percent less than standard machines. Should you decide to go for the big payout, Vegas Click recommends playing a two-coin rather than a three-coin machine.
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Tips & Warnings
Use of slot cards can result in free casino meals as well as vouchers for free or discounted rooms, which are generally mailed to you.
If you think you have a gambling problem contact Gamblers Anonymous.org.
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