Playing Online Slots: What you need to know

I have a few "favourite slots" that i stick to - usually high volatility ones as i have had some amazing payouts on those in recent years, key to it all is dont chase losses - have a roll and stick to that which can be easier said than done sometimes.
Train progressive bonuses attract me currently.

currently I ask chatgpt "whats the best slot game to play on (said site)" and play that game

Thank you for the introduction. I will try my luck with the free slots.

Whilst i firmly believe that at the activation of any spin - the end result is then RNG determined, the return to play (RTP) percentage is always something to consider - as much if not more than the size of the progressive pots you may see.
I enjoy slots and watching professional slot gamblers go about their work both here and in the US and you will often see such players checking these stats as they move from machine to machine.
There are also obvious visual tips to observe - for example the Mo Mummy machines with each of the respective 3 bonus Mummys having their eyes open on the screen, its not definite for a quick win but it does mean often that its more likely to pop and give a bonus.

Heres an example video from Buffalo slots

I know in some casinos - they have floor staff that can put a machine in demo mode for you - if you are a newbie and want to find out how a slot works, also some have specifically trained slot staff to advise you as you play, you can sometimes see videos on YT where you have a customer with say only a couple hundred bucks and staff will advise on small denomination bets and walk you through the game. I think this is pretty cool and i have seen some great videos of where the novice slot player has hit big.

my favourite slot was long time ago @PS Casino - there i have a free spin and some times i won some spins on different games.
i only played with my free spins and cant loose a thing so it was just fun, but i never won something great or received 50$ or more.
I tried out real money slots with smallest buy in but it didnt get me because i think these games are made for people who wanna think too much and only like tot hit buttons ;-).

Dont play money if u cant afford to lose it

Playing any online slots for real money is illegal here (and in most of US), but brick and mortar casinos are legal. It is not about safety or security, it is about favors and kickbacks. The politicians don't get anything from online gambling, so they will continue to oppose them.

So, the only slots I can play online are freebees (not as much adrenaline aided fun).

Hello, there may be no strategy in online slots, but you should know a few things that I adhere to: When playing slots, be prepared to lose and do not spend more than 2% of your budget. Play in trusted casinos and on proven games with a large progressive jackpot. You never know when luck will land on your shoulder.

I play the slots about once every month or two because I only play when I need a break from blackjack.
My problem is the different machines, and I need to read them all to determine which one has the best odds of a payout.
it usually don't matter in the end because I usually end up broke, but have fun with the distraction before going back to blackjack.

Are online casino jackpots larger than those in land-based casinos because they reach a wider range of players than a single physical machine?

jaymfc said:

I play the slots about once every month or two because I only play when I need a break from blackjack.
My problem is the different machines, and I need to read them all to determine which one has the best odds of a payout.
it usually don't matter in the end because I usually end up broke, but have fun with the distraction before going back to blackjack.

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That is amazing Jay! Was not aware you are also a heavy casino user and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors with said games.

My preference when playing slots (rarely) is return to the player and volatility. High RTP and low volatility is preferable, though I've found it tricky to find these which is annoying. Slots is not my thing but It I did (sort of) enjoy those 'cluster' games, when you get lucky as stuff tumbles in your favour!

pentazepam said:

The best way to earn money on sluts is the sniper method.

Not the method in itself, but putting up YouTube videos on how to win with the method.

I guess sometimes people walk away from real opportunities when they have hit a bonus round, free spins rounds, jackpot rounds, or something similar, either by mistake, or they have to run to the toilet or a flight. That is +EV.

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Although this is about live slots - it may apply to online slots also. While I think this "sniper" tactics is cute and picking slot machines that seem ready to pay a jackpot is legitimate....everybody should know that in some jurisdictions it is absolutely illegal to play (and get paid) from any slot machine that you did not actually put money in. (I am such a killjoy!)

If you think about it - the casino has all kinds of legal problems with... who they pay if the machine hits a jackpot? Who is the operator of that machine? Who pays the taxes due? etc. etc.

Example 1: I saw an old couple with white hair sitting next to each other at their slot machines. He was putting the money in her machine and she pulled the arm...and she was putting money in his machine and he pulled the arm.

Security came over and asked them what the hell they were doing? LOL

Answer: they were just having fun.

Example 2: I saw a younger couple sitting at one machine together. Man was sitting in the chair and girlfriend/wife was sitting on his lap at the same machine.

He would hand money to the woman, she would give him a kiss and she put the money in the machine and they took turns pulling the arm or pressing the button(s). So in a way they were playing the machine "together".

Security came and told them to stop doing that....lol

Again - they were just trying to have fun together.

I am warning that these weren't just house rules but one could actually get arrested for pulling an arm on a machine with unused free spins or even cashing out money left by another player.

I think the summary of what playing slots is all about would be "pay for your fun." The chances of someone winning money with this game are minimal, so set aside the money you're willing to spend and consider it as an entrance fee.

If by chance you're incredibly lucky enough to hit a jackpot, even better, much better!

My girlfriend has lost lots of money playing slots at the Indian casinos in California !

TeUnit said:

The house almost always has the edge, look for the Progressive Jackpots, if the jackpot is very high then its a good time to play.

Remember they built the casinos by people pushing the slots buttons over and over.

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Yes , the mob built a whole city that way in the middle of a desert !

Awesome breakdown of slot types!
Progressive slots are definitely the most exciting because of those massive jackpots, but the high volatility can be brutal.
For a beginner, would you recommend sticking to standard real money slots with higher RTP, or is it worth taking a shot at Vegas slots?
Thanks for the VIP chip info as well!

I think the most important thing is self-control. If you can control yourself, then any gambling is safe for you.

I always say that in a casino, you should look for a machine where the jackpot is really big; that means it's about to hit. I'm not a casino gambler, but I do know a woman who played for many years and won the jackpot several times.
The "load the machine" rule also applies to smaller bonuses. What do I mean by that? If you see someone put in a lot of money and then hit a bad streak and left, that's the perfect time to jump in and play because the streak is changing from bad to good.

Others sometimes put in a lot of money but bet the minimum for a long time and then change the bet to a large one

When I was 20, I played a slot machine and won a casino prize equivalent to three months' salary today. After that, I played roulette a couple of times and realized that playing was a recipe for losing, since with the zero on the roulette wheel, the probability of losing is 52% compared to a 48% chance of winning. By then, I was already playing poker and understood that it was better. I didn't actually lose money playing roulette because I won once, but I knew I had to stop because, in the long run, I was going to lose.

I play only free spins. Especialy i like to play Book of 99 by Relax Gaming.

Especially when it's time to stop... Because they have the correct percentage to pay the player. And after that they just drink!!