Slots Strategy

Most gamblers think that slots are the fun side to gambling. Of course they are right to a certain extent, but just because most gamblers assume that playing slots is based purely on luck, does not mean that this is true. With any game, you have to know how the game works in order for you to understand it. Understanding a game allows you to relax and not to have to worry about what is going on all the time. Furthermore, if you are able to master as much strategy as possible then you are able to do even better.

The key to your success in playing slots depends on your knowledge of how to spend your cash in relation to the odds on a particular machine, as well as the pay table on offer. This rule applies to both land based and online casinos.

The first part of your game you have to decide on is how many reels you would like to play. Choosing the right amount of reels will directly affect how long your money will last, so this all depends on your bankroll. This is not to say that if you have an unlimited bankroll you should maximize your bets at every opportunity. This is just plain irresponsible.

3 reels

A good place to start is a 3 reel machine. These machines are the more traditional slots machines. The maximum reels you can spin at a time is three, so this limits your betting options to a point that your money will last longer. This is especially important when you are just starting out. When you max bet, you still have a chance at hitting the jackpot.

5 reels

Once you are comfortable with the 3 reel machines, you can move on to a 5 reel machine where the possibility of winning more money will increase. Just remember that you also have a bigger chance of losing more money, so do not try this if you have a relatively small bankroll.

7 reels

7 reel slots allow you to bet big and these machines hold the broadest betting variations. Hitting a jackpot on a maximum bet 7 reel slot will equate to quite a sizeable payout.

Keep in mind that just because there are more reels available it does not mean that you have to max bet on every spin. You can just as easily bet on a single reel on 3 reels slots as you can with 7 reel slots. Slots will also vary greatly in the amount you are able to bet. You can go from 5c per spin to $25 per reel. If you are playing $25 on a 7 reel machine and decide to max bet, you are looking at $175 per spin. Just keep in mind how much you are prepared to lose.

Set limits

You should also ser yourself a cap on how much you wish to win. Many experts set their sights on 20% of their winnings. Once you have increased your starting sum by 20%, you should stop. This not only teaches you restraint, but also reminds you that your luck can turn around very easily and it is very hard to stop gambling once you start to lose. You will always have it in the back of your mind that you could have stopped with 20% when in the end you have lost it all. Do not be greedy. A 20% return on your money in a few hours is not bad going at all.

It does not matter how many reels your machine has. It is up to you how you wish to wager. If we take the worst case scenario and assume that you play a 3 reel machine for an hour and lose every spin, then it is interesting to see the difference between how much you can lose between betting on one line versus two or three lines.

This worst case scenario will allow you to formulate your own playing style, depending on your bankroll and your temperament.

Look for progressive jackpots

When looking for an online slots game, you should check on whether the machine offers a progressive jackpot. This means that the jackpot will continue to grow until someone wins it. Your best chances of winning a progressive jackpot are to find a machine with the biggest jackpot offering and then maximise your betting on each spin.

Just remember to gamble according to your means and according to your strategy. Set yourself boundaries and play to enjoy yourself. Everything else will then fall into place.