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2 Beat the Online Slots! 2016 Martin J Silverthorne and Silverthorne Publications Inc. All Rights Reserved All rights reserved. Except for brief passages used in legitimate reviews, no parts of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the publisher. Address all inquiries to the publisher: Silverthorne Publications, Inc Wyoming NE Suite J-305 Albuquerque New Mexico United States of America YouTube Channel: Gamblers Bookcase The material contained in this book is intended to inform and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally. This publication is designed to provide an independent viewpoint and analysis of the subject matter. The publisher and the author disclaim all legal responsibility for any personal loss or liability caused by the use of any of the information contained herein. Questions about this publication may be addressed to: orders@silverthornepublications.com Published in the United States of America 2

3 Slots Basics When it comes to the world of online gambling, the stakes are high and the interest huge numbers of players worldwide. The best advice from longtime gamblers is to understand the techniques and basics about online slot machines, slot betting and how to understand pay tables and pay lines. In general, online gambling and free slot games online are similar to betting in a casino or betting parlor. Winning at online slots Another aspect of slot machine gaming guide for online success at winning is linked to a certain amount of knowledge, and a learning curve that is viewed as user friendly once you get the hang of a popular online slot website. For instance, most online slot games are specifically designed to mirror the same types of machines and expected payoffs as one would find in a brick and mortar casino. Thus, the best way to win at any type of online gaming is to go for a massive jackpot, and bet the maximum each time, so as to win the jackpot. The view from regular online slot players is to enjoy it as a recreation or entertainment activity, and to make sure you are having fun and not playing with pie in the sky views that you can win each and every time. Slot basics for online slots There are all types of online casino and slot clubs that entice players with various perks, including the assurance that it gives back a certain percentage of what gamers are wagering each hour or during a set period of time. In general, the basics of any online gaming web page are aimed at convincing the player that winning at slot machines is not an exact science. Still, there are some best strategies that involve a bit of education about pay tables, pay lines, slot machine betting, various slot bonus features, the auto play buttons, and how do progressive slot games really work. First you have to know who to play online slot machines or risk losing pounds or dollars on games of chance that you might not fully understand. 3

4 Free Slot Machines Slot games are the world s most popular casino games. Don t deny it; you see millions and millions of people flock to their favorite casinos (or if they re too busy to run, walk or drive there, to their computers), to have a shot at luck. Slot games, unlike blackjack, poker and other casino table games, are the easiest options for winning more money. Bet the minimum or bet the max, and you re bound to win something. All you need, in some games, is to align the symbols on the payline, and you win! It s no wonder the slot game is one of the world s popular casino games. You might be frowning right now because you don t have any money. That s right; you don t have enough cash to place a bet. Not even for a minimum bet, you can join the ranks of slot game players around the world or even in your local neighborhood. You want to play to see if your luck is in, but no money, no play. Or maybe you re putting on a frown because you don t know how to play slot games properly. You ve probably lost all your cash on one game because you thought Lady Luck was cheering you on like a cheerleader. Well, slot game player, there s no need to be disappointed; you have another shot at getting it right with the slot games. All you need is time, and willingness to learn. It s time you got yourself involved in something most people don t even know about: free slot machines. Free slot machines, you say? Yes, that s right. Play slot games without having to place a bet. You can just engage in it, without any kind of commitment, and you ll be playing like you actually had placed a bet. You don t need to bet your clothes, your dog or your house; you don t need to bet anything at all. It s all about the time, the fun and the willingness to learn. What exactly are free slot machines? These are slot games that use in-game credit rather than real money. The game will provide you with credits that are built-in, and it s up to you to increase the pot. You don t have to put in your money or anything. Just keep your money, and let the games begin. How different are these free slots from ordinary slot games? These are a few differences: 4

5 These are online slot machines that you can play for free. Online slot machines, that are free, are offered by casinos to attract more players. It s almost like a way of promoting. Free slots use their own credit built in the game. As mentioned previously, the games use in-game credit. This means, again, that the game has its own money, so you don t have to make any real-world bets to play the game. When you start the free game, you ll be given credits that you will use for playing. Say you play a free slot and then you have 150 credits at the start: Those 150 credits you got, from the start, are yours to bet. Free Slots help you learn the art of building the bankroll. If you ve been making your real-world bets badly, these slot games can teach you the way to make those bets correctly. Since you have in-game credits, you may have the tendency to use them unwisely. Stop, and pay attention: Learn to build the pot as you would with real money. Imagine those in-game credits are real money, and it s up to you make a good bankroll while playing with them. You ll soon learn to use different strategies while playing your credits. Good slot games for practice. If you are really bad playing slot games, you can use our games as a practice board. You can fail at free slot games many times, and not be affected. You can play them for hours, days, months, years, and you can still keep them as a good practice. You ll eventually lose, but the credit keeps resetting over and over, so be patient and don t lose faith. You don t have to fear losing your money. No wait time. Remember the times when you wanted to play a good slot game, and then you see a waiting line that stretched up the road? There s nothing like that with free slot machines. Since these games are online, you can play the games without waiting on line. 5

6 Lots of variety. Just like the physical counterparts, free slot machines have several variants. From the 3 reel, the 5 reel, bonus rounds, progressive jackpots, the 3D slots, movie-themed, and more. You can pick any or all of these; they re still free for you to play. Do you want to play Betsoft action slots or Neteller games with a story? Do you want to play the 3 reels, and then 5 reels? How about playing the progressives? You ll never run out choices. You can keep playing all of these variants without spending a dime. Downloadable Slots or Instant Play. If going online (play in your browser) isn t your thing, why not download the game? Some online casinos allow you to download free slots. Go ahead and download or play directly from your browser with an instant play online casino. Don t have to deal with other players. If there s one thing that makes free slot machines great for playing, is that you won t have to deal with other players: When you play the physical slot machine, there are times you might get into an encounter with someone who claims he or she won the jackpot YOU have worked so hard to get. It is no fun to deal with that kind of situation, especially when you re in public, and people in the casino are watching you. Now with free slot games, there s no chance of a confrontation. Keep playing your favorite slot game. If you have a favorite slot game, and you somehow found its free version, you can use that free version to practice. Most free slot machines are different from one another, in terms of design, but there are some slot machines that are the exact version of their 6

7 physical counterparts. Therefore, being able to find the exact same version can truly be a blessing. This gives you a chance to practice the free version, so when it s time to play the physical one, you ll have a better idea as how to do it. You and a friend can game together. Do you have a friend who wants to become a slot game master, too? Why not play the game together? You can both learn the mechanics of the slot games, and you can start a contest between yourselves, to see who can build the best bankroll or who can win the jackpot. Fits in with your busy schedule. The best part about free slot machines games is that you can fit them in personal agenda. That s right; they can be adjusted to your own schedule. Whether you re a stay-home person, a working-class hero, a band player, a President of a small country or any other kind of person, you can play the free slot machines in your spare time. All you need is the Internet and the computer, and you re all set. These games are definitely good ways to get started in the world of slot games: They re free, have in-game credit for practice, and other benefits that will help you become a better player. Learn ways to master these free slot machines games, and move on to the world of slot games, in casinos and online, with your real money. Good luck! 7

8 Online Slots Gambling Online slots gambling has literally thousands of these very wonderful and fun to play machines to pass the time in a sometimes profitable way. Some slot machines are extremely easy to play, while there are others, which contain very intricate bonus triggers and online slots bonus rounds. Classic 3 Reel Online Slots Machines The majority of the classic online variety of slot machines usually have 3 reels. However, the most popular type of slot machine is now the five reel and these are overtaking its predecessor. Some would say that the higher the number of the reels that the slot has, the more combinations may be able to successfully hit the pay lines successfully. These pay lines are specific lines that the reel symbols must be lined on in order to claim a reward. This translates to, in terms of a slot machine that has numerous reels with just one jackpot line, that your overall chances to hit the jackpot line can end up being very slim. Classic slot games are just one option that is open to players online. Nonetheless, these games are still popular all the same, and for all the right reasons which is a good thing in its own way. This is because players first become familiar with these kind of slot machines when playing at land-based casinos. They just develop a strong liking for the game and decide to take it up on the internet instead. Classic have their own appeal for their very own reasons. All about Video Slots on the Internet What is a video slot machine online? It is a form of slot machine that simulates those slot machines in the real casinos. It uses a random numbers generator to come up with a wide array of symbols for each reel. Many online video slot machines do follow the three reel layout for traditional slot machines that are in land-based casinos. The traditional slot machines that have three reels will only produce ten to twenty different symbols total, per each 3-reel slot machine that is available. Online slot machines are sometimes referred to as video slots. Because the symbols have an equal chance of making an appearance on the wager line. The very early slots could be examined to check the chances of a single combination of symbols being hit. What a person needed to do in order to check the chances was to count the total amount of symbols that were on a reel to ascertain what was what and then go 8

9 from there. As an example, if a slot machine did have three reels, which came with fifteen different symbols on them. It means it has 3375 possible different combinations to it, which translates to 15X15X15, and creates a 1 in 375 chance of ever hitting a jackpot on this slot machine. Nevertheless, video slot machines can have animated video reels, many of them do place bonus rounds built into the games. These games don t have to use any reel mapping in them, and this is solely because, they aren t confined by just having thirty-two stops on every reel. This is done basically to be able to free up the designers of the game and to assist them in being able to place any amount of numbers for each video reel that they may wish to incorporate into them. A lot of the modern video slot machine games out there available for play already do have five existing reels on them that tend to pay out between fifteen and twenty-five pay lines each. This is indeed a welcoming and ambitious option for a gambler in every sense of the word. The players can play as many lines, as they wish to play. They can also bet as many coins as they want on them, in accordance to the machine s set limits or those imposed by the casino. Video slot machines openly allow players to have a lot of fun. The basics of online slots include: Reviewing the online slot room online, and decide which games appeal to you for various reasons; including the amount that needs to be bet, what is the maximum that can be won and bet, and what are the bonus features. Familiarize yourself with the online game instructions for betting and how to locate and use the slot spin button. Also, note if there is an automatic spin feature so you are not caught unaware. Take time to decide on how much to bet or not bet before committing your pounds or dollars so as to control your wager, and be happy with your decision. Review the best slot advice from experts that betting the max often results in high payoffs, but it still means you are wagering a potential large amount depending on your budget for this gaming experience. Be especially sure to fully understand the rules of the slot games you are playing to see if there are any specials, or bonus games or requirements to earn the big jackpot. 9

10 Slot clubs offer special pays and general slots feature a standard pay table so gamers can evaluate their potential earnings. Again, playing online slot machines is similar to betting at a traditional casino but the good news is you can do all this in the comfort of your home or wherever you are enjoying online slot games. When it comes to free slots, make sure this is a sample game or a special promotion to familiarize you with an online gaming site. In turn, free slots are played the same as regular online games of chance. Also, the website that offer free play really do mean free while most online slots are safe to play when it comes to any worries about legal issues in the U.K., Canada or Australia where online slots are fully legal. In general, the aim for any online slot player is to enjoy a bit of legal gambling fun and not to consider it as revenue to pay your bills or something extreme in terms of personal finances. Not all online slot machines are the same A BBC TV program investigation revealed how most online slot gamers in the U.K. and overseas thoroughly enjoy this form of entertainment when cautions are employed so they won t over bet or become hurt financially. In turn, the BBC program featured a short tutorial that emphasized key areas of online betting. For example, a casino expert explained how most online slot games feature both single and multiple pay lines. The expert said some gamers experience sour grapes when they fail to fully understand how a slot game performs. He noted that playing a multiple line online slot, while only betting 50 pence on just one line, may result in a potential big win if only the player chose to cover all the lines. Overall, there is a whole wide world of great online gaming featured at top slot machine casino styled websites that are designed for both fun and winning big jackpots. 10

11 Movie Themed Slot Games Whenever you go to the theater to a watch a movie, you always want to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Movies take you to different worlds; you ll see the worlds of aliens, of agents, of undiscovered ruins, of married couples, of children imagining things, of people looking for a car, worlds about anything the writers and directors can create. There s really nothing like the movies. Whether it s one hour, one and a half hour, or even three hours long, you ll never forget the experience of watching a movie. Heck, it might still be in your mind after watching those scrolling credits. Did the hero die? Was it actually a dream? Is the world safe? You will always have a good, or a bad experience, when you go to the movies. It s really a surprise to see that, sometimes, movies end up being shown in different media outlets: There are television shows, comic books, novels, audio products, the Internet and slot machines? Yes, that s correct; you ve read it right. Movies have come to the world of slot games, and if you ve been wishing to play a new variant of a slot games, this is your chance to venture into a new genre of the slot game world: movie themed slot games. What exactly are movie themed slot games? These are slot games that are based on a movie theme. You can tell just by looking at the design, the structure, the layout, and all the other features if it is a movie themed slot game. You can already see the slot game was designed with a movie in mind. Both, online and physical slot games show you the movie as a whole. Do you like Indiana Jones, or do you like The Godfather? The movie themed slot games can give you games based on these movies Movie themed slot games, just like 3D slot games, are hybrid slot games, which have an array of features taken from different variants of slot games: The Multipliers, the Paylines, the bonus rounds, the jackpot, the progressives, and others. You might play a movie-themed slot game with 3 reels, and a multiple payline, or you might play another with 5 reels, and multipliers. Since they re hybrids, expect to play more than the usual game you play most of the time. But don t worry; they still play like your usual slot game, so you don t need to read a manual, or follow different rules. The designs of the movie themed slot games can be some of the well-known movies in history. From the adventurous Indiana Jones to the suspense-creating Jaws, slot games, based on the movies, can really be extremely interesting. The developers, and designers put a lot of thought creating the design on slot games; they stay true to the design from 11

12 the start, and continue as the game develops. When it comes to the physical side of slot games, the movie themed slot games are designed, in such a way, as to engage anyone who s a fan of the movies. It s more or less like making it an integral part of the game. The makers don t want you to feel like you re playing an ordinary slot game; they want you to know that the slot game has the same atmosphere as the movie itself. When it comes to online slot games, this is where the developers express their best ideas. Because of the versatility of computer software, they re able to integrate the movie, making the online games more engaging than the physical counterparts. For instance, in the 3D slot games, the developers add different kinds of elements, to truly make the movie themed slot game feel like the movie itself. It s not just for show; they ll use parts of the story, and implement it into the game, giving you have an incentive to play more. An example of this would be Lord of the Rings. In the Lord of the Rings slot game, before you play the game, you ll see footages of the actual movie. After the video is over, it s your job to play the slot game well, in order to see more of the story. This added feature gives the slot player a motivation to play more, in order to see the outcome of the story. The movie themed slot games, allow the player to feel as if he is participating in the movie. This kind of design really does wonders for all other movie-themed slot games that are being played. There are some other things you should know about movie themed slot games. First, the game was designed with the fans of the movie in mind. Players that are not familiar with the film, will likely miss out on subtle, plot related humor or references, as they might not recognize some of the well-known plot elements. Games such as Gone with the Wind, and Gladiator, feature plot elements as symbols. If you see these symbols, and think they re just ordinary symbols, you re wrong. Also, with some movie theme slot games, you may inadvertently catch the end of the movie that you were planning on seeing one day. Some movie themed slot games are developed by the same people who created the 3D slot games, which is why, some of the games might look very familiar to you. On the other hand, there are movie themed slot games that were rushed to market to satisfy fans of the film, and are really not well thought out; they are nothing more than games designed just for show, and they play like your ordinary slot game. A distinctive feature in the movie themed slot games is the unique bonus rounds. Did you know that there is a unique bonus game of hide-and-seek within Jaws online slot game. That s right, slot machine player; you played hide- and- seek with the blazing shark. When you unlock the bonus round, Jaws will hide in a pre-arranged set of blocks, and it s 12

13 your job to pick the block where he is hiding. If you pick the right one, you ll get the bonus winnings. It might be a multiplier or a payline, but you still win by just playing hide-and-seek. There are more bonus rounds that are very unique, so keep watching for other movie themed slot games. Do strategies for the non-movie themed slot games apply to the movie themed games? Of course they do. Whether you want to play The Godfather, or play Phantom of the Operathemed slot games, the old-school strategies still apply. In fact, if you re the master of the ordinary slot games, you ll feel right at home playing the movie-themed slot games. You ll nail them better than anyone else. Now that you have an idea what movie themed slot games are, you might want to know what best movie themed slot games you should try? Well, here they are: Phantom of the Opera This is the movie inspired by a Broadway musical. This themed slot game combines the features of 20 paylines, 5 reels, and a progressive. You ll not only get bonus rounds that are unique to this game, but you also get a chance to play a random spin via the feature Autoplay. This way, you don t have to input a bet manually. Jaws The slot game based on the award-winning thriller about a shark, this game is well-known for its unique bonus round, which was mentioned previously, in which you have to play hide-and-seek with the shark. Sure, it s nice to get a bonus round, but really seeking the shark for money? You should be glad Jaws doesn t pop out of the screen Star Wars Played mostly in Vegas, this themed slot game implements the original trilogy of Episode IV, V, and VI. If you happen to be a fan of the movie with Darth Vader, go to the Vegas Casinos, and get your hands on this one. It s a progressive jackpot, so you ll definitely get a life-changing amount of money from the galaxies. Top Gun You ve lost that loving feeling! You sure aren t going to lose the loving feeling with this themed slot game. This slot game is designed as if you were in a jet plane. You ll definitely feel like you re up in the skies, doing your best to get the jackpot, attached to the game. Sure, you don t have Tom Cruise to see you win it, but hey, you re winning a jackpot in the most thrilling of places. It s time to buckle up, and get the prize of your lifetime. 13

14 This about summarizes the guide to the world of movie-themed slot games. Whether you re a fan of The Godfather, Rambo, Top Gun or other movies, you ll be delighted to see some of your favorites ones turned into a slot game. Sure, some games may not look good, because of the way they have been designed, and others, you just might need to get adjusted to them. In the long run, you ll see that, even movie-themed slot games can make their place in the world of slot games. They can keep you engaged, and keep you interested as you play. Give them a try, and experience the movies even after they re over. 14

15 A Look at Slot Machine Paylines The amount of paylines that a slot game offers is one of the things that slot machine players look for. The reason that experienced slot players pick their games using paylines as one of the criteria is because the more paylines that are offered, the more betting at one time that is permitted. The original slot machines were not capable of this as they really only offered one line. Now, modern slot machines, especially those that are online slots, have multiple reels, and this affords the player more ways in which they can win. Technically, with online slots, there is no real limit to the amount of reels or the amount of paylines that can be put into a game. Because it is software, the software developer can put in hundreds of paylines if they wanted. That would just be fine for those slot players that play in small amounts, but the high rollers would even have a hard time betting $20 on every line of a 1000 payline slot game. Most slot games will have paylines around ten, twenty and fifty to 250. There are some rare cases where there are more. Nearly all online slot machines give players a section in which they can learn the amount of paylines, but also the configuration of the payline. When players select anything above payline 1, payline 2 and payline 3, they will discover that there are a lot of variations of different configurations that can produce a win. Most paylines past the first three deal with diagonal combination configurations. There are some paylines that resemble letters such as N and Z and then there are other features such as wins from left to right and payline wins from right to left. The number of combinations is ultimately finite, so players will start to see the wins as they stay with one slot machine to the next. 15

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17 Straight Slots When you hear the word slot machine, you already know what it is: it s the casino game everyone can play. There s no need to know a system of counting cards or a system of thinking. Just put in all your coins (no, actually, just put in SOME coins), pull the lever (or in the case of online slot games, push the button) and voila! You have yourself a winning. You might get one or might get a lot, it doesn t matter. What matters is it s easy and it s fun. Kids, adults, teenagers, seniors and even a talking dog can do it (then again, would talking dogs have the time to play slot games in their lives?). All in all, slot games are really the kinds of casino games people can play. Before you go flock to the nearest casino (or nearest computer, if you love online slot games), you should probably have a grasp first of the slot machine in its most basic form. Before you had your thrill with paylines, multipliers, scatters and other gigs of the slot machines of today, you should know what the slot machine was like before all of this stuff were added. Do you even know what it looks like or how it plays? Have you seen them in your early years? No? All right, it s time to refresh your memory and reintroduce you to: the straight slots. Now, what are straight slots? Are they slot machines on a straight path? Are they slots that have straight reels? No. Straight slots are the original type of slot machines. That s right: the original type. Before the additions were added to slot machines, slot machines were the straight slots. They didn t have anything added to them; no jackpot, no wild symbols, no scatters, nothing. It s just an ordinary slot machine. No frills, no gigs. You can just slap a sticker on it and it s still the same. You can put fairy dust on it and it s still the same. Nothing changes it. Straight slots differ from today s slots because first: they have no added features. As mentioned previously, straight slots have no added features. Which means the winnings you get from straight slots are unchanged. If you got 3 coins, then you got 3 coins. No more, no less. Second: the amount paid is fixed. Straight slots didn t have the mechanics to multiply winnings so each straight slot always had a payout that was fixed. So if a payout was 5 coins for every coin betted, then you got 5 coins. But it would never go beyond what it listed. Machinery wasn t advanced at the time so don t blame the creators of the straight slots if they couldn t make a good winning mechanic for them. Third: there s a schedule. Next to the payout was the schedule. The straight slot would always show you what day and 17

18 week the payout rates would be. Maybe this week, the payout is 6 coins and then next week, the payout is 7. The creators or the engineers would change the mechanic to keep the fixed amount scheme running. The schedule and payout also show the symbols you must make to get the payout. There is a variant of the straight slot game and that is the multiplier. The multiplier slot machine takes a bit of the straight slot s features like the fixed amount but now adds the multiplier mechanic to it. Here, if you make a 2 coin bet, then you may have a chance of getting 10 coins back. It is also dependent on the symbols you make when you make a spin. But remember though: it s a straight slot machine. You never gain any advantage if you play max coins, whether on the straight slot or the multiplier. This is where the basic skills of building bankroll come in. Since you have no telling whether betting max is good, you can always take the chance and build your bankroll from the ground up. It may not be much but once you get into it, you ll have a bucketload of coins to use. This can teach you on what to bet and what not to bet. There are also straight slots available online. If you re lucky enough with Google, you might just be able to find some of them. They re good practice since they use in-game credit so you can fail and succeed all you want. So that s about it for it for straight slot games. They re fun, cheap and easy-to-get into. Though they don t include the cool bonuses you get from modern slot games, always remember that they were the original type of slot game. All the slot games of today were based on the straight slot so for a change, why not have a crack at a straight slot? You might just learn a new thing or two about the slot games. 18

19 An Online Slots Strategy Slot games are one of the most popular casino games in the world. Over a million people play online slot games just to hit the jackpot and see their lives rocket into stardom. Some may play just to multiply their winnings and pay off their debts. Whatever reason they have, it s clear: online slot games are here to stay and every year, more and more people play them to win the money. But is there really such a thing as an online slots strategy? Here are some great tactics to mitigate or minimize risk when playing online slots. So yes, an actual online slots strategy does exist. A rising trend in the slot game world is the online slot games. What are they exactly? They re slot games which have been translated to virtual versions. If you have pulled levers, and waited for the symbols to align, while sitting in front of a slot machine, you can now sit in front of your computer, press a button, and wait for the symbols to align all over your screen. There are so many versions to try out that it is fun to play in the convenience of your home. You can play them in your bathroom, in your garden or in your dog house (but would you really want to play in the doghouse?) While online slots are, well, online, you shouldn t discard them just because of that. What you have played in slot machines in person will apply to online slot games. You cannot just say, But it s just determined by some pre-rendered code, or can it be hacked. No, these online slot games were developed to imitate the physical slot games. What you play in person has been translated well into the virtual world. Now that you know what online slot games are, it might have this question: is there a strategy for online slot games? The answer is YES, there is. Online slot games, and physical slot games are the same in the way they are designed, with a few modifications. Therefore you are going to need different strategies while playing. Following there is a guide to help you with the online slot games: 1. Build up your bankroll (or the bank of your bets) 19

20 When you re playing the online slot games, build up your bankroll. Just like their physical counterparts, you have to build up the bankroll to keep your betting higher and higher. It might seem boring and tedious, but you ll come to love this strategy when you find out its secrets. To build your bankroll, bet on the minimum, and keep going until it is t nicely built. Afterwards, when you want to, increase your bet, but still keep your bankroll at a reasonable amount. Eventually, your bankroll will be big enough to make risky bets that aren t so risky. 2. Choose your best game Don t for one second think you re Mr. Slot Master. Sometimes, one online slot game isn t your game. Always choose the best slot game that improves your skills, and play the games at which you excel. If you ve got a better bankroll (see no.1), then you can experiment. But don t play too much of the slot game that you cannot master.3. Understand the slot game mechanics You ll often see slot machine games online that may look familiar, but are actually new to you. Follow no.1 (build a bankroll), play the minimum, and get familiar with the mechanics. This will build up to become your best game (no.2). Sometimes, the mechanics will appeal to you, and sometimes they won t. So keep exploring to find the ones that really suit you. 4. Make an exploit of the games You re not the Anonymous hacker so don t hope you can hack into the slot games, and rake in winnings illegally. When you re making an exploit, it means you have to find a sort of loophole that stays consistent in the game. Sometimes, you might find that a game will play accordingly by your side, and sometimes it won t. The online slots that play by your side can be exploited. You can even make some bankroll tricks to win more and more, and then you can use them to your advantage. 5. Choose the most basic and then get into the most advanced If you want to get good, you re going to have to do the basic slot games online. Go for the 3 reel and then get into the most advanced ones such as the 3D slots, and moviethemed. You ll have to familiarize yourself with the online slot game world to really get more out of it. 20

21 6. Find games that have a bonus round 3D slot games and movie-themed slot games have bonus rounds. They ll net you more winnings than the regular game. Find out how to activate the bonus round and once you have activated it, take advantage of it. Keep getting more winnings for as long as you last. 7. Be ready for the loss Just like the physical side of slot games, you have to always expect to lose in the online slots. You can t go with the expectation of winning 100% on each spin; at your first try you may or may not lose. Remain calm if you lose; eventually, you ll know what your limit is, and how you can bet accordingly. Besides, you ll learn a lot from your losses. But remember to follow no. 1 (build a bankroll). 8. Bet big on it, bro The best winnings you ll ever get when playing slot games is betting the max. As much as you d like to just play it safe, sometimes it won t get you anywhere. Those that believed they had won a jackpot that would change their lives may just end up getting a shocking surprise because they didn t select max bet. First, build a bankroll (no.1), then when you ve seen the opportunity, bet big. You ll thank yourself when you ve finally hit the jackpot. 9. Pick the free credits then go big time with the real money Following no.1 (build your bankroll), and the subsequent numbers, it s advisable to try out the free credits before you go for the real money. Since online slot games can be used with real money, you re going to have to practice with the play money. 21

22 It might not be like the real thing but having a grasp of how bets work will help you in the future. So imagine it s the money for your college tuition, and how are you going to win back if you have lost it all? 10. Change your strategy when switching to different online slot games Sometimes, your strategy for one slot game will not work with the other. So it s best to adopt a different strategy when you play a different slot game. This will help you net more winnings. Using the same old strategies spells disaster, so keep with the times, and change strategies. 11. Withdraw from the bets while you still can The most important strategy when playing online slot games is to know when to stop. You might think, It s the last bet now. I can win one more! That last bet might be the cost of your chance to get the jackpot. You have to realize that not all of the bets you make will make you an instant winner. In fact, it could be your downfall, therefore, know when to stop, and do it. 12. Take the winnings and then do this: save a part of it to your bank and keep a part of it for bankroll Now that you have the winnings, you re satisfied with what you ve have, and you have everything you need, what s next? Take what you have won and divvy them into two sections, one for the bankroll and one for your savings. This will increase your chances to bank in more money for your bank, and for your bankroll. So there you have it. Is there a strategy for online slots? YES. There is a strategy. Whether it s the online 3 reels or those 3D slot games, you ll need a strategy for all the online slot games. From building the bankroll to exploiting the mechanics, you ll never really know what you re going to expect until you take that risk. So don t be afraid, casino gamer; with a little strategy and luck, you ll be on your way to becoming the master of the online slots. 22

23 Advantage Play Methods for Slots Put these advantage play methods into action at Planet 7 Casino! If you're an avid slots fan you've probably read more than a few articles on winning slots tips. Generally you'll find that most slots veterans agree that you should minimize your losses by selecting a slot machine with a good payout rate. While this is good advice, it is by no means a surefire way to make money because you do also have to have some luck to end up winning on slots over the long term. As with most online casino games however, there are a number of advantage play methods that can be used to bring in long term profits when playing slots and it's worth learning these in order to help you to maximize your chances of winning over the long run. Here we take a look at two advantage play methods than when applied correctly could bring you some great wins. Hunting Progressive Jackpots Progressive Jackpot casino games with positive expected values are sought out by professional casino players thanks to the fact that they can yield some pretty generous payouts. As you probably know, these types of slot machines offer jackpots that increase with every qualifying bet made, hence the name "progressive jackpots". What many novice slots players don't realize is that in certain situations these types of slots reach a point where the player can benefit from a positive expected value (EV) on their wagers. To capitalize on this you should try to play mini progressive jackpot games when you can find them. This is a low variance method of raking in money as you're playing for small jackpots of between $50 and $200. Watch the game carefully and only begin to 23

24 play when the game begins to near the maximum jackpot payout and then step in to play. These games differ from the larger progressives in that they have to pay out near the maximum limit so you'll have to make fewer wagers to be eligible for a win if you step in later in the game. You can also play the larger uncapped jackpots but these pose a greater difficulty when it comes to figuring out when they are likely to offer a positive Expected Value. Variance is also far greater and there are more people competing for the jackpot prize so you may need to form a team when hunting for progressive jackpots. Knowing when to play Accumulator Machines Certain slots offer an accumulator effect wherein large numbers of free credits or multipliers build up as you play them. As you accumulate these bonuses you will still be facing a negative Expected Value situation but playing these games is really a great deal of fun. Many times in land based casinos, players don't realize that a slot machine is an accumulator and they've been working towards free spins and credits as they play. This will often mean that they leave their machine before receiving the rewards. If you happen to notice this situation taking place, you will be able to jump in and capitalize on it and reap the benefits of the positive expected value that the former player has created for you. While there is no guarantee of a win, over time you'll definitely see some good returns. Unfortunately, there is no way to look out for accumulator slots and players making the mistake of leaving these too early when playing online so this tip is one that you'll have to reserve for land based casino slots play. Just a word of caution though do not become a lurking player who annoys everyone or you may find yourself being removed from the casino altogether. Ensure that you have a generous bankroll Whether you intend to hunt the progressive jackpots or go after the accumulator slots, you'll need to have a generous bankroll on hand to fund your game play. This is because there is no guarantee of when the next payout will be due and you will have to manage your money well to survive any variance that occurs on the road to wins. While it is difficult to specify a uniform amount when starting out as an advantage player due to the fact that coin denominations and the types of games you will play will differ, it 24

25 is safe to start off with around $450 to $500 and plan your game play accordingly. Once you are comfortable with advantage play and methods you can increase or decrease your bankroll accordingly. 25

26 Slots Bankroll Management and Money Saving Tips Beat the Slots at Royal Ace Casino! All slots players play these machines in the hope of winning big. While these games are highly entertaining they are luck rather than skill based and as such, we have no control over their outcomes or our winning potential because all of this is governed by Random Number Generators (RNG's). However, this doesn't mean that there aren't a few things we can control to our benefit when playing slots. We can select machines with the highest possible payout rates and manage our bankrolls effectively in order to maximize our game play enjoyment and possible returns. While effective bankroll management is more important to some players than others, it can influence the way you play and the returns you earn when playing at online casinos. Here we discuss slots bankroll management and cover a few money saving tips when you play. What is your aim when playing? There are generally two main groups of casinos players, those who play to win jackpots and are focused on these, and others who are more concerned with overall entertainment and see winning as a pleasant "cherry on the top" type of bonus. Your Slots bankroll management strategy will generally depend which category of players you fall into. For example, players who are focused on winning jackpots will usually opt to play high variance slot machines that require bets of $1 or more per spin to qualify for top payouts. Obviously when playing these machines your budget doesn't go 26

27 very far so you may enjoy less game play time but at least have the opportunity to win life changing sums. As a practical illustration, when chasing jackpots you may bet $1 per spin on a progressive slot with a 95% payout rate and a $1,000,000 jackpot prize. If you play 480 spins per hour you would theoretically lose $24 per hour that you play ($1 x 480 spins x 0.05 house advantage). If however, you are playing with the aim of just enjoying yourself then you'll want to extend your bankroll as far as possible so that you can play for longer. In order to do this you will need to opt for games with lower coin denominations like quarter, nickel or penny slots. While the jackpot offering on these games is definitely not comparable to that of progressives these machines often have a higher hit frequency so you can still end up winning smaller amounts more often. This is a great way of extending your game play and managing your casino bankroll effectively. As an illustration, you may bet $0.05 on a slot with a 90% payout rate and a $10,000 jackpot. If you play 480 spins per hour, you would theoretically lose $2.40 per hour ($0.05 x 480 spins X 0.10 house edge). As you can see from the above examples, the way you play will definitely depend on your aims when visiting a casino, so there is really no right or wrong way of playing, it's all about personal preference. Tips for extending your bankroll If you are a player who wants to conserve your bankroll and extend your game play time, here are a few tips to help you do just that: Play true Penny slots: These machines cost a penny per spin but don't mistakenly play those that are advertised as penny slots but require you to play every payline as these get expensive fast! Choose games with the highest payout rates: Payout percentages generally drop as the coin denomination lowers but you will still find variances in payout rates on games in the same categories. Always select machines that offer you the best payout rates to maximize your returns and extend your game play. 27

28 Calculate your Theoretical Losses prior to playing: Work out your theoretical losses using the calculation in our examples above this will help you to determine what coin size you want to play for the amount of game play you are looking for. Set a Loss Limit: this is the amount that you are willing to lose before you stop. This will help you to not deplete your entire bankroll. Most people set this mark between 5 and 20% of their full bankroll total. 28

29 How Understanding RNG's Can Dispel Slots Myths Play the Avengers Slot now! Superstitions and myths surround a number of casino games but none more than slots. People tend to have an innate distrust of games that function using computer programs as they believe that casinos can easily manipulate these programs to their advantage. Other players tend to make up their own theories on how slots work or follow the often flawed beliefs and advice of others. It is therefore not difficult to understand why slot machines have so many myths surrounding them. The fact of the matter however is that if you understand how Random Number Generators (RNG's) work you'll be able to quickly identify and dispel any slots myths or misinformation that you may come across. We take a look at this here. The Origin of Slots Outcomes All slot machines are governed by a special program that has been designed to select numbers randomly, hence the name Random Number Generator (RNG). The RNG sorts through millions and even billions of possible outcomes and numbers every millisecond. These numbers correspond to the various symbols displayed on the reels of a specific slot and this is what determines the final outcome of each spin. This means that each time you press the spin button on your favorite slot, the RNG goes to work to automatically select the result that you will see when the reels come to a halt. So for example, every slots reel is programmed to have a certain number of stops during the game wherein it will either display a symbol or blank field. So if you play a 3 reel slot machine that has 20 stops on each reel, this would mean that it has the potential for 8000 different possible combinations. In theory, this slot would "cycle" through these possible outcomes and payouts but the reality is that due to the random nature and variance of 29

30 each machine, a player probably would not see all 8000 possible outcomes for a very long time. Random Number Generators operate using mathematical formulas called algorithms which can be audited by independent regulators and gaming control boards in order to ensure that honest and fair payouts are taking place. This ensures that both land based and online casinos cannot cheat their players. Which Slots Myths does this dispel? Now that you understand how RNG's operate and that slots offered by regulated and audited casinos cannot be tampered with to cheat players, let's look at the common slots myths that this information dispels. Casinos alter Payout Rates at Peak Times: Some people believe that casinos are able to alter slots payout rates at peak times in order to have control over when wins occur and use this to their advantage. But as previously mentioned, licensed online casinos are audited by independent bodies to ensure honest and fair game play. Payout Cycles in Slots: While slots should theoretically pay out based on a cycle, RNG's ensure randomness so efficiently that no cycles are predictable and any advice claiming this to be true should be ignored. Spins can be timed to increase wins: Many players believe that if they time their spins at the right second they will be able to hit the winning symbols and walk away with more profits. While this may be a fun notion, the truth of the matter is that RNG's are computer based programs that work faster than any human ever could to time spins with consistent accuracy. You should stick to one game: This notion is largely attributed to people who believe that if you play a machine and then leave it you will have "fed" it and the next person will benefit from the jackpot if you leave. The truth however is that all spins are random and independent of one another so playing the same game won't necessarily ensure that you will win and slots do not only payout when they have been "fed" a certain amount of money, so no one can ever "steal" your jackpot by simply playing after you. 30

31 Slots Machines can be either hot or cold: RNG's ensure randomness so no matter how hot or cold a machine may seem there is no such thing as a streak either way when playing slots. The reality is that if this phenomenon seems to occur while you are playing you are dealing with slots variance rather than any mystical hot or cold streak.. 31

32 New Generation Slots Require New Betting Strategies Play traditional and new generation slots at Silver Oak Casino! For decades slots strategy has been formulated based on conventional wisdom but a lot has changed since the early slots machines and what most players don't realize is that new generation slots require a new approach to slots strategy that is often contradictory to everything we've learned before. Here we take a look at traditional slots strategies versus new generation ones and how you should adjust your game play accordingly in order to get the most out of your slots experience and maximize your potential returns. Max Bets Old strategy advice: In order to achieve maximum payout percentages, always bet the maximum number of coins. New Strategy advice: Examine the paytable as many video slots are pure multipliers and pay the same percentage in spite of the number of coins wagered. Explanation: When it comes to traditional three reel slots, the highest payout percentage is achieved when betting the max due to the fact that there is a jump in the top jackpot when the last coin is bet. Lining up three jackpot symbols on popular three results therefore will reward you with, for example 800 coins if you bet a single coin, 1600 coins if you bet 2 coins but a considerable 2500 if you bet the max at three coins. The majority of modern video slots on the other hand don't feature the same disproportionate jump to the highest level jackpot but instead payout at the same rate regardless of the number of coins you bet per line. This is why it is important to always 32

33 check a slots paytable before playing as you'll be able to ascertain just how it pays out. If all payouts are proportional to the coins wagered, then all you'll need is single coin per line bets in order to stand the chance to win what the machine has to offer. Playing Progressives Old strategy advice: If you don't want to bet the maximum number of coins, don't play Progressive slots New strategy advice: If you play progressive slots, wager enough to be eligible for the jackpots Explanation: As previously discussed, three reel slot machines work on a disproportionate leap in payouts, and the progressive variations of these slots take this jump to the extreme. If you opt to wager fewer coins you'll end up with a fixed payout for three jackpot symbols, but if you bet the max you'll get a progressive jackpot pool that is ever increasing as it adds a portion of all bets to the pot until someone wins. This means that it puts a larger percentage of the overall payout into the top jackpot pool than nonprogressives do. While this is the same on video slots, including multi-tiered progressives, the returns will be lower if you don't bet enough to be eligible for the jackpot prize. However, it generally does not require that you bet the maximum coins to be eligible for this prize. While the exact requirement differ from one machine to another, with some slots requiring and additional bet to be eligible for the jackpot, generally if you make the jackpot bet, the rest of your bet size will not be relevant. It is however very important to examine the game details and paytables after all, if you're going to spend money playing the progressives, then you want to be eligible for any jackpots that are up for grabs. Payout Tables Old strategy advice: Read the paytable before you play New Strategy advice: Read the paytable and help menu before you play Explanation: Clever slots players have always examined the machine's paytable before playing in order to ascertain which symbols needed to be unlocked with higher wagers and how many paylines would be activated with each coin wagered. 33

34 Even with modern slots, this is a good strategy but there are also a number of additional considerations that need to be taken into account with the increasing number of game features on offer within modern slots. One therefore needs to ascertain which symbols trigger the bonus rounds and scatter pays and whether or not they have to appear on an active payline to be accessed as well as if an additional wager is required to be eligible for these features. All of the information you'll need is listed within the game's help menu. So it is advisable to always read through this before you play in order to avoid costly surprises and errors. As we can see from the above, as slots continue to evolve, we will need to adapt our slots game play and bankroll management strategies accordingly. 34

35 Choosing the Best Multi-Denomination Progressive Slots Play the multi-denominational Mega Moolah Slot If you're a seasoned online slots player you may have noticed that some of the older games at online casinos are designed differently to the newer releases in that they have a fixed coin playing structure instead of a variable one like the new generation games. This means that these slots are only an option if you are willing to play with betting values of at least These older progressive slots however are usually also designed in such a way that players are required to play the maximum number of coins on a single payline or that every payline needs to be active in order to have a shot at winning the jackpot. So if you're playing Microgaming's Cash Splash progressive, you will essentially be required to play at least 3.00 per spin in order to be eligible for the jackpot prize. The secret to winning at progressives is to bet at the required stakes for as long as possible but if the levels are too high for you to sustain on your casino bankroll, this may mean that your sessions will be way too short to stand a chance. This is something you really need to keep in mind if you're serious about your slots play, and also a reason why you should rather try to stick to multi-denominational progressive slots if you are on a limited budget. Here we'll take a look at these machines and how to select the best ones the next time you play. 35

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37 So if you're on a budget but still want to experience the thrill of progressive slots, stick to the games mentioned above and we're sure you'll get way more out of your slots play than ever before. 37

38 Online Slots: How to Play Smarter Play Jackpot Slots at Slot Madness Casino! When it comes to playing online slots, just because there is no set system or strategy that can be employed help you to increase your payouts, doesn't mean that there is no skill involved at all. In fact, there are a number of decisions that you will be required to make that will have an effect on your overall returns both in progressive and non-progressive slots play. Here we'll take a look at a few of these options and how you can maximize your effectiveness when playing these exciting casino games. Paylines Matter More than you think New generation video slots offer multiple paylines and you'll often be presented with the option of playing dozens of lines per spin. When it comes to budget management techniques, you'll probably find that you are seriously tempted to limit the number of paylines you play, playing 20 or 25 out of the 50 available. While this may seem like a practical way to stretch your budget and give you more longevity in your game play, it is not a wise decision. The reason for this is that on many slots, dropping paylines will disable the bonus features and scatter symbols in the game, severely affecting the payout rate and returns. The smarter option if you want to lower the amount that you are wagering is to reduce the coin size while still playing the maximum number of lines. Volatility and Swings 38

39 While volatility does not affect your payout rate over the long term, it may result in some pretty severe swings in a single game play session, and if you hit a down swing, it can quickly affect your bankroll, depleting it before you get to take advantage of the upswing and benefit from the returns. This can often cut your game play abruptly and significantly detract from your overall experience, so if you're playing a high volatility slot, always ensure that you lower your bet to compensate for this factor. In doing so you will minimize the losses caused by negative swings, which will prolong your game play and allow you to take advantage of the positive ones where you can then bet more and benefit from greater returns. Progressive Jackpot Tracking Many slots players love the thrill of playing progressive jackpot slots due to the fact that they can lead to life-changing wins. If you want to increase your odds of being the next online casino millionaire, then jackpot tracking may be something you want to try. To do this make a list of your favourite progressive slots try to include six to ten of these and then make a note of their starting value for the top jackpot prize. If the slot features multiple progressive jackpots which games like Playtech's Marvel Jackpots and Microgaming's Mega Moolah slot series do, then focus only on the largest one. This list will help you to ascertain which are the best and most profitable titles to play and this will take the guesswork out of game selection. If you want to take this a step further, then go through the list and take down the current jackpot value for each game and compare it to the starting value (i.e. The minimum jackpot figure which the machine resets to after a big payout). Once you have this information, you will want to play the machine that has the highest jackpot relative to its starting value. For example, if Slot A has a starting jackpot prize of $50,000 and a current prize of $200,000, it would be better to play this than a game with a starting value of $100,000 and a current jackpot total of $250,000 due to the relative values at play. The jackpot in the first slot will be five times the starting value, where the second one will only be two and a half times the starting amount. 39

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