There can be a lot more to playing slot machines than simply hitting the start button or pulling the handle, so to enlighten you a little more on how to play slot machines in this section of the website we shall take a closer look at everything you need to know about playing them.

How to play Slot Machines - Stakes

The first thing you will need to have at the forefront of you mind is that each slot machine will have either an adjustable or set price of play, often called the stake or coin levels.

So you will need to find a slot game that suits both your playing style and your budget, A good rule of thumb is to divide your gaming budget by 100 and use that as your chosen stake level, if you have for example $100 then play $1 slots, if you have a budget of $1 then a penny slot is for you.

How to play Slot Machines - Bonus Games

Most if not all of the modern video slot machines have a bonus game attached to them, this can be virtually anything from a free spins feature to a pick’em style round.

It is best practice for a player to always read through the pay table and rules pages of these types of slot machines before playing them, as by doing so you will never be left staring at the screen wondering what on earth is happening when you do indeed trigger these bonus games.

How to play Slot Machines - Payout Percentages

All slot machines whether played online or offline in land based venues will have a preset payout percentage, the latter will have the minimum payout percentages clearly displayed on the machine.

Online slot sites like those listed throughout our website usually have their casino slots audited each month and the results of these audits will be displayed via a payout percentage certificate displayed on the casinos’ respective website, so spend a little time tracking these certificates down to see which casinos’ slot game are paying out more than others.

You will often find online casinos slot game have payout percentages in the high 90’s this ensures you get maximum value for money and a sporting chance of a winning slots session.

How to play Slot Machines - Comps and Loyalty

Virtually every casino both online and offline have a comp club, this is basically a loyalty type programme that will reward you with a preset number of comp points for every real money spin of the reels you make, irrespective of whether that spin wins or loses.

When you have acquired a certain number of these comp points the casino will let you exchange them for cash or chips, and sometimes goodies such as free hotel rooms or even flight tickets.

If this appeals to you, and as these clubs are free to join and allows you freebies everyone should join them, then ensure you are a member or have signed up before you start to play, as this ensures you are earning these comp points from the first real money spin you make.