FIVE SLOTS MACHINE TIPS

Play max coins: If you only play a single coin, you will win a minimal amount, no matter how good a combination of symbols you hit on. If you play max coins, however you will be eligible for things like higher payouts or even a Progressive jackpot, if one is attached to your particular Slot machine.

Understand paylines: This is mostly aimed at Video Slots, which can sometimes have as much as 25 paylines. You must understand that in cases like these, it is not enough to play max coins. You can play max coins, but if you only did it on one payline and there are 25, then you still will not win the biggest payout or Progressive jackpot. In order to get the biggest win possible for your symbol combination, you must play not only max coins but also max paylines. It may cost more, but when you win you will be happy you did so.

Do not become a zombie: A ‘zombie’ is an industry term for a Slots player who sits in front of a machine in a trance and mindlessly puts more and more money into it. If you feel yourself becoming a zombie, it’s a good idea to get up, walk around, take a break or move to another game. Staying with one machine, especially if it’s not paying out, can be frustrating and lead to big losses. Move around or take breaks, but never become a zombie.

Understand the bonus rounds: A bonus round is an excellent way to increase a win, but be aware that if you lose, you will lose your win, too. For instance, let’s say that you won two dollars off your spin, and you enter the bonus round. There are many ways the bonus round can be played- for instance, some ask for you to pick between black and red or a suit of cards, etc. If you pick the right one, you have increased your win. If you pick the wrong one, your win may go bye-bye. So be absolutely sure you feel comfortable with potentially losing your win before you engage in a bonus round.

Use the full download version of software: While it may be quicker to use the Flash version of a casino’s software, these are very limited in the amount of games they offer. If a casino advertises 100 games you can play, they are talking about the downloadable version, not Flash or Java. In fact, the no-download versions usually have a bare-bones amount of games, and only a small fraction of the Slots games you would have if you used the full version. So if you want the max amount of fun Slots games to choose from, always use the fully downloadable version.

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Five slots tips

Play max coins: If you only play a single coin, you will win a minimal amount, no matter how good a combination of symbols you hit on. If you play max coins, however you will be eligible for things like higher payouts or even a Progressive jackpot, if one is attached to your particular Slot machine.

Understand paylines: This is mostly aimed at Video Slots, which can sometimes have as much as 25 paylines. You must understand that in cases like these, it is not enough to play max coins. You can play max coins, but if you only did it on one payline and there are 25, then you still will not win the biggest payout or Progressive jackpot. In order to get the biggest win possible for your symbol combination, you must play not only max coins but also max paylines. It may cost more, but when you win you will be happy you did so.

Do not become a zombie: A ‘zombie’ is an industry term for a Slots player who sits in front of a machine in a trance and mindlessly puts more and more money into it. If you feel yourself becoming a zombie, it’s a good idea to get up, walk around, take a break or move to another game. Staying with one machine, especially if it’s not paying out, can be frustrating and lead to big losses. Move around or take breaks, but never become a zombie.

Understand the bonus rounds: A bonus round is an excellent way to increase a win, but be aware that if you lose, you will lose your win, too. For instance, let’s say that you won two dollars off your spin, and you enter the bonus round. There are many ways the bonus round can be played- for instance, some ask for you to pick between black and red or a suit of cards, etc. If you pick the right one, you have increased your win. If you pick the wrong one, your win may go bye-bye. So be absolutely sure you feel comfortable with potentially losing your win before you engage in a bonus round.

Use the full download version of software: While it may be quicker to use the Flash version of a casino’s software, these are very limited in the amount of games they offer. If a casino advertises 100 games you can play, they are talking about the downloadable version, not Flash or Java. In fact, the no-download versions usually have a bare-bones amount of games, and only a small fraction of the Slots games you would have if you used the full version. So if you want the max amount of fun Slots games to choose from, always use the fully downloadable version.

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FIVE BLACKJACK TIPS

Blackjack has one of the lowest house odds of any casino game- meaning the player has a greater chance of winning than at most games. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize this and go in blind, therefore giving a greater advantage to the casino. But with a little practiced of the following tips, you can make sure you keep that advantage down to a minimum:

Have a plan: Know how much you are willing to spend, and how much you are going to wager on each hand. If you have $100 to spend on Blackjack and want to play lots of hands, go to a table with a minimum bet of one to five dollars. If you want to try to increase your money quickly, then play at a table with a higher limit, like ten to twenty dollars per hand. No matter what your strategy is, the important thing is to make sure you have one and stick to it.

Never chase losses: This is good advice for any game, but especially Blackjack. Chasing losses means you get beat on a hand and lose a chunk of money, then play overly aggressive on the next hands to ‘make up for it’. This can only lead to bad decision making, and therefore more losses. If you lose a big hand and continue to play, play like nothing happened at all, and you will not fall into the trap of chasing losses.

Play variation rules, if possible: A good example of this would be the ‘surrender’ rules that some casinos offer. This means that a player can surrender their hand and only lose half their wager under certain conditions. Of course, this means less intake for the casino, so very few offer it. But if they do, be sure to take advantage of the situation. You may also want to look for the rare tables where the dealer has to stand on 16 instead of 17, which helps decrease the house advantage.

Check your bonus rules: This is a tip that is unique to online casinos. At an online casino, there will be a wagering requirement for any bonus that you may accept, and there are usually some games that are restricted as a part of this requirement. Unfortunately, Blackjack is more often than not one of those games. If you signed up at a casino where this is the case and wish to play all or mostly Blackjack, you will want to contact customer service about your options, which include having the bonus removed if need be.

Practice, practice, practice: Practice makes perfect. And although there is some luck involved in a game like Blackjack, it is also one of the few gambling games where skill plays just as big a part as luck. So it is in your best interest to practice. Since bluffing or having a ‘poker face’ is not needed, it matters not whether you practice online or at home with friends and family. As long as you get some playing time in. A good place to go is the online casinos- many offer free, no-wager games that you can use to practice without losing the shirt off your back- so take advantage of this and good luck!