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Say the word slots and the image of a buggy-eyed, haven’t-slept-in-three-days octogenarian sitting slack-jawed in front of a flashy silver box with a mechanical arm is likely what comes to mind. While that may be true of dowdier land casinos or 1970’s Vegas, the same can’t be said of today’s online slots players, many of whom are seasoned online casino vets playing to win.
But how does one “play to win” a game whose structure is predicated entirely on luck? A fair and often asked question. The answer: behavior. Winning slots players exhibit behaviors, or choices, that losing slot machine players do not. Below are three simple tricks for tipping the slots scale in your favor:
#1 Mix It Up—Don’t tie yourself to a single machine in the hopes that it will one day pay out. “One day” could be today. It could also be a week from Wednesday; hence the aforementioned haven’t-slept-in-three-days look. Slot machines employ random number generators, which make it impossible to predict game outcomes. Still, most slots experts recommend enduring no more than five consecutive losses before switching machines and trading up until you hit one that’s hot.
#2 Max Bet, Baby—A few slots fans will tell you to vary your bets. Here’s a better idea: Go Big or Go home. Because of the machines random number generator, your chance at hitting the jackpot increases as you spend. Bet the max and you get closer to the jackpot in less time.
#3 Make Money and Run—Set your sites on a desirable win ratio—for some this means losing pocket change or breaking even and for others it means banking a few bucks—and stick to it. After you’ve won a reasonable sum, cash out and walk out (or click out) without giving the casino a chance to earn their money back.