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How to play slot machines
HOW TO PLAY: Slots
Slots are a simple, fast and exciting way to gamble in online casinos. Most casinos will have a variety of different themed slot machines. You may be able to choose your own stake, with higher stakes offering higher payouts.
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The first rule of thumb in playing the slot machines is to play the maximum coins. Players who wager one coin at a time are giving up at least one percent of the payback by not qualifying for the jackpot. If you can't afford to play five coins in a dollar machine, play the quarter machines or even the nickels, but play the maximum coins. It gives you the best chance of winning.
Jackpots are certainly a big thrill but don't miss the fun of slots by focussing only on jackpots, the smaller wins are a lot more common.
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The 'payoff display' will tell you exactly how many coins you win when various symbols appear on a pay line.
'Maximum coin play' is indicated on the display pannel. The ususal number of coins varies from machine to machine.
The 'number of pay lines' on a standard slot machine is one, a center line , meaning that there is only one winning line and the symbols must all be on the center line to win.
Most machines have 'three reels' but there are exceptions. There are novelty machines with two reels, and the odd four reeler.
The 'symbols' on slot machines are just too many and various.....continued below
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