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**1. Don't Follow the Crowd**
Although this may sound like common sense rather than a real trick, we really can't emphasize it enough: don't be fixated. Many people around the world will eventually develop a sentimental attachment to slot machines and view playing them as a consistent way to make money. The whole story is that even if you're in a land-based or online casino, the results of each spin will vary, and past performance cannot guarantee future outcomes. If your favorite slot machine isn't treating you well, try playing other slots or casino games and come back later.
**2. Choose the Right Slot Machine**
To increase your chances of winning on slot machines, it's crucial to choose the right ones. In land-based casinos, loose slot machines are strategically distributed throughout the casino. People like to see others win from time to time. In fact, slot machines are the most popular casino games. Therefore, land-based casinos place more loose slot machines in prominent locations, corners, and other highly visible areas. Try to find a slot machine located in a conspicuous position but also near other machines so that if the slot machine is not paying out, you can easily switch to another game.
For online slot machines, try to play only high-return slots, which is simply the Return to Player (RTP) percentage. It's the theoretical percentage of the wagered amount that a slot machine pays back to players. By the way, if a slot machine has an RTP of 96%, which is the industry standard, it means you can expect to receive $96 in winnings for every $100 wagered. You can find the RTP for almost all slot machines by clicking the ""More Information"" button in the game you're playing or in the casino lobby. There are also many other profitable casino games to try. Did you know that the RTP for blackjack is higher than 99.5%? So, besides slots, you can occasionally try some casino table games just to diversify your gaming.
**3. Play Progressive Slots Only or Never Touch Them**
Do you always keep an eye on mini, midi, and mega jackpots at land-based casinos or even in online casino lobbies? Your chances of liking to play progressive slots are high. As a general rule of thumb, either stay away from them completely or only play progressive slots. There's a good reason for this: the RTP of progressive slots is lower than that of non-progressive ones. This means that if you just want to play for fun and win occasionally, traditional slots will yield better returns statistically. If you don't mind losing the money you've set aside for playing and want a chance to win a life-changing amount, then progressive jackpot slots might be more suitable because you can potentially win life-altering sums with them.
**4. Bet the Right Amount**
Many people believe that when playing slot machines, you should always use the maximum bet feature to win money. This is incorrect because the payouts on slot machines only increase or decrease in proportion to the size of your bet. Higher bets increase the payout, so if you win on a spin, it will be more significant. In cases of winning spins, lower bets reduce the payout, but statistically, your chances of winning remain the same. As for online slots, it's always a smart idea to play slots that have many extra features like free spins, expanding wilds, dropping from wilds, bonus games, and more. Even with small bets, these types of slots can deliver substantial wins.
**5. Check the Paytable of the Slot You're Playing**
Checking the paytable of the slot you're playing is worthwhile. By doing this, you can understand the likelihood of different types of payouts. While many slot machines may look alike, they have different paytables, volatility levels, and hit rates. Slot volatility can range from low to high. In low variance slots, you win frequently but with relatively small wins. You won't win often in high variance slots, but when you do, the wins are relatively significant. The hit rate of a slot machine indicates how often it will form winning combinations. Understanding the probability and potential outcomes will impact your payouts and budget. Budgeting is a skill where there are two parts: sticking to spending safely and not playing around with what you win.
**6. Use Free Spins**
At most online casinos, you can play all their online slot machines in demo mode first. This way, you won't be wagering your money but will get to understand how different slots work. It's a great way to check which ones suit you, which slots are enjoyable to play, and which slots are best left alone. Another advantage is that you can see some special bonus features and potential payouts in the slots. Sometimes, the casino may require you to register first and then play slots in demo mode. Be sure to enter your real personal information when doing this because you can't change it later.
**7. Take Advantage of Promotions and Bonuses**
Both physical casinos and online casinos regularly offer promotions and bonuses to new and existing players, just like any other business. As a player, you can take full advantage of this. Suppose you get a $21 free chip. Why not accept it? While you should always use caution with land-based casino bonuses, you should be more open to online casino bonuses. To ensure a bonus is favorable to you, be sure to check the bonus terms first. It's best not to accept a considerable number of casino bonuses because they will freeze the funds you've deposited yourself. Nevertheless, fortunately, most reputable online casinos provide pretty decent bonuses and are definitely worth taking as they increase your chances of winning.
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