`Slots and Slot Machines:`


A commonly held belief is that a slot machine that just gave a big payout won't pay

out again for a while. Statistically speaking, the odds are the same for every spin and

every spin is completely random and independent of all past spins. It follows that

there�s no way to predict the next spin and a jackpot is just as likely to be hit right

after the last one was hit as it is after a thousand dry spins.



The result of each spin of the wheels is determined by a computer program that

generates random results. This is true for both online slots games and slot machines

found in land casinos. The machines can easily be set by the casino to generate

whatever payout they choose. Online casinos tend to offer higher percentages of

payout than land casinos and these payouts are audited by reputable companies

which make reports on their honesty. These reports are generally published on the

casino website available for everyone to see. This is not the case with land casinos

who do not make such information available to the public.



The following are features that you should be familiar with when playing the slots.

They apply to almost all slot machines:



Most slot machines pay more if you play the maximum number of coins. For example,

the jackpot might pay 2000 coins with 2 coins played but 4000 coins with 3 coins. If

you don't feel comfortable playing the maximum coins you might consider moving to

a machine which accepts lower-value coins so you can play the maximum. Instead of

playing one coin at a dollar machine, play the maximum number at a quarter or nickel

machine.



The symbols on slot machines are just too many and varied to detail in any fashion.

Although there are many, the odds are precisely the same no matter what the

symbols. Some of the symbols found: Wild symbols that substitute for any other

symbol when appearing on the right line(s); scatter symbols which pay when a

certain number appear scattered throughout the reels; symbols that represent

double payoffs, triple payoffs, and five times payoffs; symbols that prompt bonus

screens when they appear in sufficient number; there seem to be no end to the

variations. Customized symbols are sometimes made to a casino's specifications

and provide large jackpot payoffs when realized. The reason for so many symbols is

variety of choice. If certain symbols prove unfavourable to the playing public they

will be changed. Casinos are constantly experimenting with a large variety of symbols

and some prove to be more popular than others.



Most online casinos offer progressive jackpots. This means that a small percentage of

each bet/spin on a particular game is contributed to build that game jackpot through

many casinos with the same software and the same game. The first person to hit the

winning combination wins the total jackpot. To be eligible for the jackpot you must

play the maximum number of coins. After a win, the jackpot on that game resets to a

lower/default value and starts to increase again as more people play across the

casinos. A good example is Microgaming's Major Millions. Many casinos run on

Microgaming software and carry Major Millions as a progressive game. All of these

casinos contribute a small percentage of every spin on Major Millions towards the

central progressive jackpot for that game (featured on the game's ticker). Major

Millions runs high jackpots because of its popularity and also because of the high

default amount ($250,000) to which it resets when the jackpot has been won.



Tips...
If you're looking to win a jackpot, make sure you have the right number of coins in

the machine. There is no bigger upset for slot players than to find that the jackpot

symbols are lined up and nothing is happening - only to realize that they didn't insert

the right number of coins. It is always wise to read the machine payoff schedule,

particularly when playing an unfamiliar slot machine with a whole new set of symbols.

It may look complicated but once you understand what you're looking for it's really

not all that difficult. The big jackpot is on the upper right hand corner of the machine.


Jackpots are certainly a big thrill but don't miss the fun of slots by focussing only on

jackpots. The smaller wins are a lot more common.

Losing money is a serious issue. You need to change your approach from stuffing

money into a machine and waiting to win to 'playing the slots'. You cannot expect

that every machine will gladly pay out for you. More machines will keep credits rather

than paying out. Your objective is to learn the difference and focus on those machines

that are giving and stay away from those that are taking. The machine will tell you,

just pay attention  By using a specific disciplined approach you can cut your losses

and become a winner. 

The cash out button controls the payout function, it indicates your current credits.

Be sure you have cashed all of your credits before leaving  the machine.



And the last tip for those who have high discipline If you get a good hit don't waste

your good luck and surrender to statistics... play another couple of turns and go

celebrate somewhere else...