Free Games -- Slot Machine Basics 101

Free Games -- Slot Machine Basics 101


Slot Machine Basics 101
Eric Madsen

Let's begin with a little bit of basic knowledge about slot
machines.

Modern Slot Machines work on a computer program that randomly
selects winning combinations. Winning percentages and odds are
set by the manufacturer and are calculated by millions of spins
made with computer simulations.

A Slot Machine is a mechanical device employing three, four,
five, or more circular reels of varying dimensions. Each of
these reels has several symbols, either painted on or attached
to it. Most common designs are Cherries, Bars, the Jackpot
Symbol, and the Number 7.

Theme Machines are very popular, using red, white, and blue 7's
symbol which trade on American patriotism. To better understand
Slot Machine Strategies and how Winning at Slot Machines can be
easy, you must first know what kind of Slot Machine you are
playing and understand Slot Machine Strategy.

Three Reels vs. Four Reels

Common sense should dictate that it is far easier to line up
three matching symbols for a Slot Machine win, than four. To
get four of anything is very hard, even on liberal Video Poker.
On a Reel Slot Machine, three 7's can be achieved much more
often than four 7's on a Four-Reel machine. Look for Three Reel
machines to play.

Progressive Slots

Progressive Slot Machines are usually Four-Reel machines which
offer an open-ended jackpot that increases in value after each
pull on every machine within a linked group. The top jackpot
can be won only if the maximum number of coins is played and
all the winning symbols correctly line up on the pay line.
Progressive Slots do not pay off very often, however if you
want to play a Progressive Slots, pick one whose Primary and
Secondary jackpots are at a high level.

Two-Coin vs. Three-Coin Machines

In a Two-Coin machine, for the top jackpot, or maybe even the
top two or three jackpots, the second-coin play will pay
considerably more than just double the one-coin jackpot. For
example: top jackpot payoff on a Two-Coin machine is three 7's,
paying $1,000, the same three 7's pays only $400 if you played
only one coin. The Three Coin machine will show much higher
payoffs for the top jackpots with the three coins played.
Three-Coin machines might look more lucrative in their payoff
than Two-Coin machines, but don't be fooled! The player also
has to bet more to get the higher payout. Consequently, the
player will lose more money. One final piece of advice:
whatever slot you play, Two-Coin, Three-Coin, Four-Coin, etc.,
always play the maximum number of coins. If you don't, you are
not maximizing your winnings.

One Payline vs. Three Paylines

Most Slot Machines show the Center line marked as a payline. To
win you must line up a winning combination on that center
payline and on that line only. But many machines show Three
Paylines: at the top, center, and bottom of the window. This
means that a winning combination lined up correctly on any of
the three Paylines will pay. The advantage of Three-Paying
Machines is they give you more chances of winning and you can
get double and triple pays if winning combinations appear on
more than one payline together. The disadvantages are that the
payoffs are usually very small and the top jackpot is paid only
if you line up the proper winning symbols in the correct
sequence on the bottom, or third payline. Another disadvantage
is that Three-Payline machines are always three-coin machines.
Some machines offer five, or even eight paylines but, once
again, you have to play five or eight coins per pull. Remember,
great advice, play Two-Coin maximum, Three Reel, One Payline
Slot Machines.

Double-Up Symbols

An increasing variety of machines now employ so-called
Double-Up symbols on their reels. This symbol, usually circular
or in the shape of a diamond in a circle, and always bearing the
words "Double" across its face, can be very valuable to the slot
player. The payoff amount is Double and these Double Symbols
also substitute forany other symbol. However, there are not
many Double Machines available at casinos. The good Double-Up
machines are normally found stuck somewhere in the middle of a
group of bad machines, or are relegated to some obscure part of
the casino.

About The Author: Eric owns online slots at
http://www.slots.onlinebettingreview.com and
http://www.poker-palace-casinos.com . Eric has been an avid
slots player for over 30 years. He has won many jackpots, but
never the BIG one!


Free Games -- Slot Machine Basics 101

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