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  • Question
    How to win at five-cent caveman keno?
    mark cesley
    Community Answer
    There is no "way" to win in caveman keno. But you will get the best RTP (return to player), meaning the best winning odds, if you pick 6 or 7 numbers.
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    Is it a good idea to continue playing after a big payout?
    Community Answer
    I always play the machine for a few spins just to see if the winning cycle continues. But it's safest not to spend too much time playing after you've won, as you're likely to lose money.
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    Does playing the machine on the end (as opposed to the middle) make a difference?
    Community Answer
    Absolutely. Higher traffic visual. More payouts. "Loose Machines". Machines that pay more will always be where the majority of customers can see others win, as that urges them to play as well.
  • Question
    How much money should I play on a machine that gives me little payback?
    Community Answer
    Try a machine 20 times. If you're not ahead or at least break even, move on.
  • Question
    What is the best time of the day to play slots?
    Community Answer
    The casinos say there is no best time(s), however if you frequent your favorite casino long enough, you'll see a pattern in when the machines pay.
  • Question
    Can using two casino cards earn me more comps?
    Community Answer
    No. This actually works against you unless they are exact copies of each other. Casinos base comps on total play, so using two entirely different cards reduces the size of the comps.
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    What is the best day of the week to play?
    Community Answer
    The best day of the week is Friday. More people are playing on payday.
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    Does it help to pay a low bet for a few rolls, then switch to the max bet?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Bet all lines for the lowest amount possible; if you start to win, try max bet once or twice. If you have no luck, move on to another machine.
  • Question
    Should I play low, then bet high?
    Community Answer
    I personally think that would be a bad practice, if you hit a big payout when you bet low then you are going to be sorry you didn't bet high.
  • Question
    Where do I find the percentage payout on a machine?
    Community Answer
    This is rarely found on a machine as the casino owners don't want you to know this information.
  • Question
    Is it best to bet high?
    Community Answer
    No, not if you are a regular player. If it's within your budget, you can bet high once a year.
  • Question
    What hints do you have on winning on a cruise ship slot machine?
    Community Answer
    Wait until you get into town and take your chances. Ships' slots are as tight as you will find anywhere.
  • Question
    Should I play a dollar on the dollar machines or a dollar on the penny machines for more payouts?
    Community Answer
    You should play a dollar on the dollar machines, the denomination will give you better chances of winning a pot.
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    What is the payout percentage on a slot machine?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the denomination you're playing. The smaller the amount, the worse the percentage. Don't get fooled. If you're betting .25 on four lines, it's better to play a $1 machine, as the odds improve with the higher denomination.
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    How do I calculate win and loss for taxes?
    Community Answer
    If you have enrolled in a casino's reward/loyalty program and been diligent in using your card with all play, the casino will provide you with a complimentary win/loss statement. However, the statement will only reflect play that was tracked while using your card, so take care to ensure your card is properly inserted and is actively tracking all of your play.
  • Question
    Is it best to play a machine that is hot than one that is cold?
    Community Answer
    No such thing as hot or cold machine. Each spin is 100% independent of prior spins.
  • Question
    What time of day is the best time to play?
    Community Answer
    It is completely randomized, and depends on which casino you are playing at.
  • Question
    Is it legal for the casinos to change the progressive to zero?
    Community Answer
    No. If a progressive jackpot is not won on a non-linked, or linked to other slot machines on the same bank, the governing state requires the casino to pass on or transfer the un-won amount to other slot machines. The accumulated jackpot amounts are not casino earnings but money customers have invested in the machine trying to win the jackpot, so by state law it must be paid out at some point.
  • Question
    Should I stop the spin?
    Community Answer
    The vast majority of machines do not allow for the player to stop the spin. It doesn't make a difference anyway since whether you win or lose is dependent on either depositing a coin or causing the wheels to spin.
  • Question
    Is there any different winning outcome if I put my card in the machine or not?
    Community Answer
    No. It doesn't matter outside of the casino having a way of finding out how much you've won.
  • Question
    Will stopping a slot machine help me beat it?
    Community Answer
    No. Once you hit the button, the outcome is predetermined by the RNG. In other words, the RNG tells the reels when to stop. Hitting the screen doesn't help either, nor does pounding on the buttons.
  • Question
    What are the differences between the five lines spin and seven lines spin machines?
    Community Answer
    It’s hard to say, it could vary from machine to machine. Ultimately, I’d say there are two more lines on a 7 Reel machine vs a 5 reel machine.
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    Does stopping the reels do anything to help you win?
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    Try it out; it has helped me on certain machines. I developed a rhythm on a specific set of machines that undeniably triggers the bonus feature more often, but doesn't guarantee any winnings during the bonus play, which is what makes it hit-or-miss. But I absolutely, multiple different times, got a rhythm of stopping the reels and getting a much higher frequency of bonus play.
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    What does comp mean in casinos?
    Community Answer
    Comp is short for complimentary, which in some casinos are reward programs for customers who spend a certain amount in casinos.
  • Question
    Why do your favorite slots online sometimes not give a reward?
    Jason Carpenter
    Community Answer
    Everything depends on slots volatility. High-volatility slots may offer larger payouts but less frequently, while low-volatility slots provide more frequent but smaller wins. Moreover, slots are programmed to return a target rate, which can be interpreted as the slot’s payout percentage. They are designed to generate low-paying winning combinations more often than high-paying ones.
  • Question
    How do I stop the reels?
    Jason Carpenter
    Community Answer
    To stop the reels in slots, you need to understand that stopping the reels does not change the outcome of the game. It's just an animation. The outcome has already been decided at the start of the spin.
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