If there is a way to “beat the odds” on a slot machine, statistically speaking it lies in what is collectively known as “bankroll strategy”. Slot machine bankroll strategy is exactly what it sounds like – a method of playing (and hopefully winning at) slot machines based on how much you have to bet for any given session.
Slots Bankroll Strategy Variation
There are many variations on the “slots bankroll strategy”, I will present a fairly simplified version in this article as well as a little info on the closely related “percentage strategy” for winning at UK slots.
For a simple example, we will assume a bankroll of £500. The first step, as always when playing a slot machine, is to find a good machine to play. Look for a machine that advertises a solid payback percentage on payout and has some appeal to you – maybe the theme looks cool or its in the non smoking section. Once you have your machine selected, your bankroll strategy can begin. Make sure you pick a machine that offers the highest denomination you can afford to play – you will see later in the strategy why this is important. Since in our example we have £500 to gamble with, we will pretend to play on a dollar machine.
Bankroll and Slots Play
The bankroll slot machine strategy can be used for any type of slots play – so play whatever type of machine you want, be it a progressive, video slot, three-reel, or whatever you want. You must pay attention to how much money is being played. Once you have played half of your bankroll (in our example, that would be 250 spins) take account of your bankroll. If your remaining money total is about equal to or above your starting bankroll, continue to play until you have played half of your bankroll—then evaluate again. The key here is to get your bankroll to half before making any big playing decisions. [Continue reading]
