Slot Machine Tips

Let's take a look at some real, hard-hitting, fact-based slot machine tips that can make a real difference in your bankroll. All of these tips are based on real-life Sweet Bonanza slot conditions.

Tip #1 - Play for fun. The house has a mathematical advantage, and it cannot be beaten. Thus, you should go into your playing sessions expecting to lose, but hoping for the occasional win. Your goal should be to have a little fun while you are doing it.

Tip #2 - Join a slot machine club. Almost all casinos have loyalty bonuses, discounts and rewards for players who patronize their establishments. They give you a card to insert into the machine so they can keep track of how much action you bought into the casino. They then give you back a tiny percentage (something like 0.1% or 0.2%) in the form of discounts, food, travel expenses and entertainment.

One myth about slot machines that you should ignore is that slots pay less when you play with a slot card inserted. This is complete nonsense. Earlier we discussed how the random number generator works.

Tip #3 - Skip the progressive games if you're not set up to win a life-changing amount of money. Because the potential rewards on progressive slot machines are so high, the machines pay out less often. They have to do this in order to afford the rare huge jackpot. For the casual player, playing a machine with smaller jackpots provides more opportunities to win, even if the winnings are smaller.

On the other hand, if you are determined to win a million dollars, stick to progressive methods. Just realize that you are unlikely to change your life with a huge slot machine jackpot anyway. The odds are similar to the odds of winning the lottery.

Tip #4 - Don't gamble with your rental money. It should be common sense, but if you are playing with money you can't afford to lose, then you have a problem and you should seek some professional help. You can't play the slots professionally.

Tip #6 - Slow down. Some slot players do 600 spins an hour or more. Keep this in mind. The more action you take at the casino, the more opportunities the casino has to cut your bankroll. So slow down. Talk to the players next to you. Have a drink between spins. Anything you can do to reduce the amount of money you put in each hour will extend your bankroll.

Tip #7 - Don't play slot machines at the airport. These are the worst games in town of all the gambling establishments. Wait until you get to the casino to play the slots, and your money will last longer and you will increase your chances of winning.