The biggest debate among pokie players is whether the slots are completely random or not. One thing is certain, and that is that slots are designed to make money. Chances are that if even the best slot machine has just made a large payout it will have to make some of that money back. Some believe that when a slot is ready to make its money back, it goes into a “take mode.” If that is possible then it should also be possible for a pokie to go into a “payout mode.” While players may never know for sure if a machine is in payout mode, there are some guidelines that may increase their chances of winning.
This first rule is simple, if the machine is not paying out, leave. What is the use in feeding money into a losing machine?
When players play online slots they will often have the option to change the stakes. If a machine wants to payout big, it may only pay out when larger bets are made. The same holds true for if it’s only ready to pay out a small amount. Change up the stakes once in a while.
When given the chance to double the winnings players should take it. This will be the only time when they will have a totally random chance of winning.
Play the online slots instead of those found in the bars and casinos. Online casinos have much less overhead expenses than do casinos and bars. Because of lower expenses they can afford to be a little more loose with their money.
Take the winnings and protect it. If a player wins $50 from $25 worth of betting, stash the $25 and keep it. The worst they can do is break even.
Following these guidelines will not guarantee that a player will come out ahead but it surely can’t hurt!