LAS VEGAS - JULY 28: Poker chips are stacked up on a table on the first day of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino July 28, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 8,500 players have so far signed up for the event. The final nine players will compete for the top prize of more than USD 11.5 million on the final table which begins August 10. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Being a winning slot player is not possible. Slot machines are created to provide the house with an advantage over the long-term and the house will always be better if played for long enough. The only method to mitigate the advantage of the house on slot machines is to play the game with a large jackpot. Place your bets at the maximum amount each time you play, and then hope that you win. If you do win the jackpot that is really huge and you win, what do you do next? Quit playing that game.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying it’s not a good idea to play slots. Actually, I believe slots, particularly the most enjoyable ones, are enjoyable. However, you must be conscious in your mind that mathematically what you’re actually doing when playing the casino on a regular basis involves paying entertainment. You can determine how much you’re paying for enjoyment by multiplying your house edge by your average bet multiplied by your quantity of hours of play.
For instance, if you’re playing a slot that pays 95%, there is a house edge of five percent. (The casino retains the 5% from every bet that you place over the long-term.) If your average bet is $3, you’ll pay about 15 cents for each spin to the casino. (5 percent times $3.) If you’re playing 500 spins every hour, this game will cost an hour of play for $75 and could or might not be an appropriate cost for enjoyment. This is contingent on your budget.
Another factor to take into your calculations is the amount the bonuses and perks you’re receiving at the casinos are worth. If you’re at an actual casino that is receiving free drinks as playing, then you can subtract the price of these drinks from your hourly costs. (Or you could add the cost of these drinks to the entertainment you’re getting–it’s only an issue of perception.) My advice is to drink the best liquor available and top-quality beers for you to get the most entertainment you’re getting. For instance, a Heineken costs $4 for a bottle at a restaurant. Take two Heinekens per hour and you’ve decreased the amount you pay to play every hour, between $75 and $68.
Slot clubs also refund the amount you lost every hour, so ensure that you join the slot club of your casino and use your card to monitor your play. There’s no reason not to take this step. The casinos also offer their biggest slot players with incentives such as meals, show tickets and rooms for free, idn slot pulsa that all decrease the amount you’re paying for each hour you’re on their machines.
