There are no big secrets to winning at slots. The main thing you need is a
bit of common sense and a whole lot of luck. However, there are several things
that you can do in order to make your slots playing experience more systematic
and therefore more profitable in the long run.
Manage your bankroll
Everyone wants to win the biggest possible
amount, but in order for your slots playing to pay off you need to spend the
time at your chosen machine - and this also means money. Unfortunately, you
generally have to bet big to win big. You therefore have to pick a machine
according to how much you are willing to spend. For example, for a slots machine
that takes 25c, you need to be able to spend €45 per hour. This increases as the
bets get bigger. With a €5 machine you will need €900 per hour - not within
everyone's bankroll. (This is calculated at an average of one spin every six
seconds and a three coin max bet).
Read the payout tables
You should "shop around" before settling on an
online casino and the slots that the casino has to offer. Some machines pay
better than others. This strategy also includes signing up for an online casino
that offers the best welcome bonus according to your needs. Some online casinos
may offer what seems to be a better bonus, but you need to read the fine print
to ensure that you are getting the best deal.
Have self-restraint
You should not only set yourself a losing limit
but also a winning limit. By quitting when you are ahead, you are teaching
yourself good online slots habits. If you treat slots playing as something long
term then you will not be as pressured to try and win the big money every time
you play. It is a better strategy to walk away with a small profit every time
because this all adds up into a pretty sum in the long run.
Use your profits wisely:
Once you have made yourself a profit, you can
put your bankroll aside and move onto the higher denomination machines. These
machines should include the progressive jackpot slot machines because these have
notoriously the best payouts. When looking for a progressive jackpot machine you
should look for the machines with the fattest jackpots. At some point this
bubble has to burst and as unlikely as it may sound, it could be you who wins
it.
Never gamble on credit:
This rule should apply to all casino games.
When playing on credit, you lose track of how much you are playing with and
therefore you lose your inhibitions quicker - and when it comes to online slots
this can go even quicker, due to the fast pace of the game and the temptation of
the max bet button.
