Online Slots Strategies 2015

Slot machines are the most popular games in any casino, and that also applies to online casinos. These games are money spinners for those in charge, but players are still drawn by the potential of huge wins and progressive jackpots that make millionaires overnight.

As someone who has played these machines for decades, and someone who has been playing online slots for over 10 years, I’m well placed to offer some tips on how to get the most out of them, which is what this article is all about.

The Right Site

Before you do anything you need to make sure that you’re using the right site. You want somewhere that offers a big new member bonus, somewhere that has a great loyalty scheme and, preferably, somewhere that uses the Microgaming software, as this is where the best slots are.

For us, the one site that ticks all of these boxes and many more, is Spin Palace. As well as a huge new member bonus, the loyalty scheme here is better than anything we have seen before, which brings us to our first point.

Increasing Variance

Being a professional gambler is not about winning all of the time, it’s about increasing your odds at every turn. One of the most important things for any gambler is a good loyalty scheme, and you can make a lot of money if you play the system. At Spin Palace, you can pickup free VIP tickets, free cash and much more, all of which serves to offset your losses when they happen and to boost your winnings. Try to make it as high in the loyalty program as you can, because the further you go the more benefits you get.

Ignore the Big Jackpots

Progressive jackpots may be tempting, but that money has to come from somewhere and these games often dish out very few wins. You’re not going to make it as a profitable gambler if you have an all or nothing attitude, and that’s how these slots operate. You either win the big bucks, or you finish your playing session on a loss. These games also tend to be limited in terms of features and bonus rounds, and more often than not they’re just not as fun.

Play the Field

You may notice that the first time you play a slot, you seem to have your best luck. Whether slots are rigged to be more generous the first time you play or not, this fact has been reported by many players and can not be ignored. Long-term play can still be rewarding, but it’s often very easy to make a lot of money by playing slots for a limited time and then moving on.

So, once the wins start coming in, once you have gone through all the features and bonus rounds and then even the base game is not throwing wins your way, then backup and try your luck elsewhere.

Don’t Chase Bonus Rounds

I have lost a lot of money in the past from chasing bonus rounds simply because I’ve been eager to play them. This has led me to keep feeding money into a game in an effort to chase these bonus rounds, only to lose a small fortune. Your focus should be on making a profit first and having fun second, so never willingly throw money away just to play a bonus round.

Know your Game

The payout percentages of all Microgaming slots are available online, which means you can find out exactly what your chances are of winning. These will be in the high percentages, with an average of around 96%. What this means is that if you gamble $100, then on average you’ll get $96 back. You should also work out how to trigger the bonus round and just how difficult it is to trigger. Bonus rounds that require bonus symbols on the first, middle and last reels are harder to land than those that require at least 3 symbols on any of the five reels.

You should also try to opt for games that have more random features, as these can throw a lifeline your way when your luck is out, and they can boost your earnings when your luck is in.

Budget

Most importantly, you should also make sure you budget correctly. Don’t gamble more than you can afford to lose and never expect to win. A good gambler always deposits what they know they can afford to lose, and once they have made that deposit then they don’t consider that money to be theirs anymore. This sort of attitude means that you won’t care if you lose and you won’t deposit more in a desperate attempt to win your first deposit back. It also means that you will enjoy your wins more.