How to Win at Slots

I’m sure that you, like the vast majority of us, have daydreamed of sitting in front of the slot machine with endless coins pouring out, jackpot bells ringing and everyone standing around applauding you on your massive seven-digit win…

Slot machines are among the most popular games available at casinos, and it doesn’t matter if you enjoy playing them online or offline. The bottom line is that nothing quite beats the attraction of putting coins into the machine and waiting with anticipation to see if you’ve won anything. That’s where the daydream comes in, and if only if it was easy to grab the jackpot!

If you want to learn how to win at slots, there are a couple of things that you should keep in mind.

At the average casino, games are divided roughly into two categories – games of luck and games of skill. This means that the luck factor determines if and when you will win the jackpot, compared to games such as, say, blackjack, where your success is more dependent on your skills in the game. If you can remember that slots are a game of luck, then your expectations to win won’t be that high. You’ll recognize that the mechanism inside a slot machine, the Random Number Generator, generates thousands of random numbers every second to give the final outcome of where the reels land. If the outcome is random, not much you can do will affect the amount you win. Going into your slots session with this in mind should lower expectations and allow you to enjoy the game more.

OK, so now that you know what not to expect, let’s look at ways to increase your chances of winning at the slot machines. First of all, look for slot machines that have better payout rates than others. You should note that some machines have a 95% ratio, for example, compared to others with a 98% ratio. No prizes for guessing which one you’ll be choosing!

In the same vein, if you are keen to hit wins frequently, it’s best to stay away from progressive jackpot slot games. While it’s an amazing experience to actually win the million dollar prizes, the chances of it happening to you are lower than you hitting jackpots worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, for example. In addition, to win the progressive jackpot, you’ll need to wager the maximum amount of coins, which could deplete your bankroll very quickly. Gaming experts suggest putting a little money aside for progressive slot games, and the rest use to focus on smaller wagers on games with good payout ratios.

Finally, if you’re having a good day at the slot machines, quit while you’re ahead and leave the casino with a good sized bankroll. It may be tempting to carry out while you’re on a roll, but you’ll be glad to have money to use during your next slots session, when the action could be even hotter!