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The basics of slot machines

How to find the right slot machine:

Finding the right machine will be a bit of a drag but after you have accepted the fact that your winnings are dependent on luck, it will be simpler. The trick is to figure out what you want from the machine. If it’s a high payout rate or a high jackpot, it is completely up to you. The questions you should ask yourself before playing, would be:

  1. Is the cost per play not too high?
  2. Do you have a lot of patience?
  3. Is the machine’s game modes right for you?
  4. Are you willing to to risk a lot of money to hit the jackpot?

Picking the right slot machine

Once you pick a slot machine from the whole selection, you’ll discover that most of them will explain their payout, methods of play and all the information you need.

The amount of money you spend at the machine is of course your own choice but some of these might have a minimum credit that you’ll either find to be a blessing or you’ll move on.

The right machine would be one you are familiar with, especially the game mode that you select.

Some machines have game modes with a lot of extra actions that people fail to understand.

Payback percentage on slot machines:

Slot machines are the only type of gambling in a casino where the house’s edge is unknown. The house’s edge is related to the percentage or “hold” of money that has been programmed into the slot machine’s chip. Your best bet would be to look for a machine with a certification on it, as this will eliminate the chances that the house is eating away at your credits.

In short, it is impossible to know exactly what the payback percentage is on a slot machine.