Slots is by far the most popular game played in the casinos, both offline but especially online.
Its simplicity and colorful design make it a game that appeals to all players.
Most slot machines require no special knowledge and the gaming process its rather simple.
But we have some tips that can help you get the most out of your game and have better returns.
History of Slots
Charles Fay, an immigrant from Germany, created the very first slot machine in 1895.
The game was called "Liberty Bell" and was using three rotational cylinders.
By 1905 the game was so popular, that already 1000's of slot machines had spread all over the United States.
The San Fransisco earthquake in 1906, destroyed almost all factories that manufactured slot machines at that time.
But the companies came back stronger creating even better games. The problem now was that by 1909 all slot machines
were banned as illegal in most American states. So the manufacturers created new machines that were giving bubble gum
to the winner when spinning the reels instead of money... These machines were using fruits as symbols, and tags with "gums",
that later evolved to the "BAR" symbol as we see it today.
When the casinos were legalized in Atlantic City, slot machines became the game that most of the players preferred.
Cool sound effects, flashing lights, music and great returns attracted more and more players in the slot machines.
The players could select among three-cylinder, four-cylinder and five-cylinder machines at that time.
In 1980, a company manufactured a system that allowed a group of machines to connect to each other, so that a player playing in
one of the machines, with the appropriate combination of symbols and coins, had the possibility to win the full amount of money (jackpot).
Basic Slots Strategy
When playing slots, there is no real "strategy" to learn. We have put together a set of simple rules,
and if you follow them, you will give yourself a better chance of winning and having fun while playing slot machines:
- Read carefully all information regarding the game you are trying to play. How many coins, the paytable, different symbols and
winning combinations etc. It is very important to select the game that is right for you, since there are a lot of different options
for each one. The most important skill for the slots player is to identify the "good" machines.
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Always play the maximum amount of coins, especially when playing progressives. Imagine if you actually have a jackpot winning combination, but
you didn't win the jackpot because you were not playing the maximum bet... If you can't afford to play the maximum coins on a $1 machine, you are
better of going for the quarter ones. Playing the maximum coins always increases the payout rate percentage in the long run.
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If you hit the jackpot, or even a big amount of money, take it and leave! If you keep playing you will loose it all over again.
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Always go for the machine that pays more according to your style and budget. Don't go for a fancy, bonus stage, super high-tech machine that
wants 30 coins for each spin and pays nothing.
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If you are playing for 10min at a machine and you won nothing, just leave and go to the next one. This slot machine is a "bad" one and you
will never win no matter how much money and time you spend
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Don't forget the Video Poker machines! They pay better almost 99% of the time so if you like these games you should give them a shot too.
