How to Play Slots

Did you know that there are over eight slot machines for every person living in Las Vegas? That’s an astounding statistic, but perfectly believable when you consider how many slot machines there are in your average casino. Of all the games to be found in a casino, slot machines are some of the most popular and take up the most floor space.

So why are slot machines so popular? That’s easy. Slot games are very lucrative and always pay out the kind of wins that make headlines in the news (particularly when there are progressive jackpots). But quite apart from the money, slot machines are fabulously fun to play, and have been designed with a great variety of themes surrounding every subject you can think of. If your hobby is travel and you want to explore exotic lands, or if you like sports and action, or films, there’s bound to be a slot machine to suit you. Better still, developers get really creative when it comes to the bonus games and features, and generally use the theme to build the games.

So how can you get in on the slot action?

Understanding a Slot Machine
No matter if the slot machine is land-based or internet-based, it always consists of a number of reels, generally 3 or 5, and a number of paylines or ways to win. Each reel has symbols, and these tend to be selected according to the theme so you’ll find cobras, soccer balls and film stars as well as the traditional King, Queen, Ace, bells, cherries and 7s.

Playing a slot machine is very simple. Pull the lever of a land-based slot or push the button of an online slot and you’ll see the reels spin and randomly stop in a certain combination. What you’re hoping for is to get a number or combination of symbols on an active payline, which is a payline you’ve opted to play.

A Random Number Generator (RNG) is used to determine which symbols appear on the slot machine with every spin. The RNG uses a complicated mathematical algorithm to ensure that the slot machine keeps to a certain win ratio.

Playing on a Slot Machine
One of the most enjoyable things about slot machines is the fact that they are truly random, so you can relax; let the machine do all the work because it’s all down to luck!T he computer or machine will do all the calculations for you and you’ll know instantly if you’ve managed to spin a winning combination.

All you need to do to play slot machines is decide on a few simple things: firstly, how many paylines would you like to play? The more you play, the greater the chances of you winning! Then you need to select the number of coins to bet. This will determine the payout because the symbols pay out a multiplier applied to the coins.

After that, all you need to do is relax, spin those reels and watch the money come in – and of course enjoy the game!