One of the common myths about fruit machine play is that it doesn't involve any sort of strategy whatsoever and that it all boils down to pure luck.
But as any experienced pokie machine player will tell you, there are several strategies you CAN use to add to your arsenal in order to play better and smarter!
Firstly, whether you're playing 3 reels, 5 reels, bonus games or progressive jackpots; it's important to understand what type of game you are playing and adjust your style accordingly.
The very first thing a player should always do before they click on the SPIN button is to hit the paytables. The paytable does not only display the payout for each winning combination but will also indicate if betting max bet is required for the jackpot or not. This is so you can gauge if the game may be too much for your bankroll.
While not all slots games require playing at max bet; Progressive Jackpots do. One of the basic rules to take is to always play the maximum coins. This is especially true when playing Progressive Jackpots. Let's say you are playing a 3 reel slot game with more than one payline. Then it's a good idea to play max bet. This is because in most slots each additional coin activates a payline which increases your chances of winning. Another reason to play at max bet is that most progressive Jackpot games and multi-coin games are designed in a way that players can only win the jackpot when they play the maximum coins or activate a certain number of paylines. So why bet one coin when you know that the Jackpot can only be won with three?
For some games like the MegaMoolah.com slot, players have a higher chance at playing the bonus jackpot round when they bet the max bet of 125 coins. That means they can either play 125 coins at 1 penny per coin (minimum coin value) or go for 125 coins at 5 pennies per coin (maximum coin value). As long as you bet at max bet which is 125 coins you have the same chances whether you bet the minimum or maximum coin value.
In recent years, bonus fruit machine games have gained popularity for their entertainment value; but in terms of strategy, its best to approach these with a bit of caution. Bonus fruit machines are a bit tricky, you could win a bonus round or free spins and net a nice win in one spin, or go through several rounds without a single win.
Bonus fruit machines have become a hot topic with some players complaining that these games can eat up a player's bankroll quite quickly. While there is some truth to this, players also need to be reminded to play smart when playing such games because it's easy to get distracted with all the bells and whistles. So select a coin value of lower or lowest denomination that you're comfortable playing at.
Finally, what every casino player should know and take to heart is to set a limit and stick to it. For players who use the game's autoplay functions can set the autoplay to stop when your limit is met, or when a big win comes your way. It's fairly easy to chase a bonus, or invest heavily on a game hoping to cash-in in the end. If a particular game isn't paying, stop and move on to another game. That's what I do, I never stick with a losing game too long.
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