Can you win?

Posted by Kenneth Gerr on March 3rd, 2020

The internet is flooded with websites that offer strategic advice on playing online slots. Some publish information on their websites for free, while others try to sell you books or other products and claim to be able to provide you with the best slot strategy.

Let us make it clear from the start that there is no strategy for online slot games that can guarantee that you will always win in online slots. The reason for this is that slot machines and online slots are casino games that have a negative expectation.

What is negative expectation?

The term indicates that most casino games are designed so that the casino always wins. Of course, it is possible for some players to make big wins while others lose. The negative expectation is an overall assumption that is calculated over many rounds (millions of turns).

For example, if the online video slot game Arabian Nights has wagered € 40,000 in the last 24 hours and the casino has a payout rate of 96%, then the slot machine will reimburse you an average of € 38,400 out of the € 40,000 it earns. That means € 1,600 goes into the pockets of the casino owner.

But remember that this is a calculation based on the average of millions of turns. This means that a progressive jackpot of € 1.5 million could of course also have been hit during the 24 hours and € 40,000 won at Arabian Nights, by a player who has bet € 5 or has not paid any winnings at all.

This is the magic and attraction of slots; You never know whether you will win or lose. The slot machine will always generate the same expected profit, but when it makes a payout and when it keeps the players' money, it is impossible to predict.

Then what is the best online slot strategy?

As already mentioned, there are no guaranteed online slot strategies. All you can do is improve your chances to make a big profit. To do this, you need to manage your balance efficiently and maintain an overall positive attitude towards the game.

General attitude

The best advice for the online slot game is to keep in mind that slot machines should be fun. Don't play when you're not having fun. If you don't like the graphics, the sound or the game features or the theme of the game then stop playing it!

Another important point to remember is what we have already said about slot machines and the negative expectations and that it doesn't matter which slot machine you play at; classic 3-slot slots or advanced multi-payline video slots. In the long run, the casino will win, either your money or other players' money.

Wherever you play online slots or any other game of chance, you should always be up to date. That means you shouldn't be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, because then you will make mistakes and cannot properly use the advantages of the respective game.

Credit administration

First of all, it is important to know that good credit management will not make you a better player or guarantee you will win. All it can do is help you manage your money better so you can enjoy playing longer.

Set a budget for a session. Just because you have € 300 in your player account does not mean that you have to spend everything in one session. Think about how long you want to play on which bet level and then be satisfied with the corresponding amount. As soon as you lose it, you take a break.

If you have a good online slots session right now, try putting aside a bit of the money you won. Don't gamble it. Get it paid out and save it or treat yourself to something nice. This way you will enjoy your winnings and not just move money around with the casino. You don't need to worry about the casino's solvency. It is always better if your winnings are not in your player account.

Be aware that if you only have a small balance, you will not always play at slot machines for maximum bets because you will be broke very quickly. For example: Do not play a progressive slot at maximum bet on the maximum number of paylines if you have a small balance, otherwise you will only enjoy a few spins before your money is exhausted.

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