Online slots are undeniably games of chance, but that does not mean you cannot use smart strategies to boost your chances of landing a jackpot win. While you cannot use skill to change the outcome like you would do in a game like Blackjack, you can ensure that you set yourself for the biggest and most frequent wins possible.
Bet Big
In slots, as a rule, all wins are multiplied by the line bet, and the bigger the line bet, the larger the win. It thus makes sense to bet the maximum number of coins per spin, as this way you stand to win the biggest possible payout.
Activate all the paylines
In Ways to Win slots, or those with fixed paylines, the maximum number of winning lines are always active. But in other slots you’ll need to decide how many paylines you want to activate, and each will come at a price. The more paylines active, the greater your stake, but the bigger your chances of winning too. There is little more frustrating than landing a winning combination on a payline you didn’t activate, so activate the maximum number possible in order to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Play for free first
Online slots are relatively easy to understand, but some games are a bit different to others, and may also boast bonus features you are unfamiliar with. Most casinos let you play their slots for free in demo more, and this can be to your advantage. You can spin the reels with no risk, work out how a slot works and how best to take advantage all it has to offer. Once you are confident, you can simply make a deposit and begin wagering.
Choose low volatility and high RTP games
Low volatility slots are low risk, they don’t require a huge number of bets before you land a win, and they pay out small sums very frequently. In contrast, high volatility games are the opposite, and you may have to burn through your bankroll in search of that big win.
A game’s RTP (Return To Player) percentage is also important, and you should stick with slots that are in the top 90%. The higher the RTP the more frequent you’ll win, so this just makes sense.
Try a betting system
More commonly used in games like Roulette, the Martingale system can also be applied to slots. With this system you simply double your bet after every losing spin, until you win. The Martingale is a negative progression betting system, but if you prefer you can reverse it, or do some research into positive progression betting systems instead It all depends on your bankroll.
Bank your wins
You don’t have to bank everything you win, but do yourself a favour and put aside at least half of what you win. This way, you’ll have extra money to add to your bankroll at a later stage, rather than using it all up at once. Winning big is fun, and if you have something to show for it afterwards, even better!