Playing Different Types of Slots

The most popular game in casinos is the slots, otherwise known as the "one armed bandits." Slot machines gained popularity with casino goers as they are fun, easy to use and oftentimes very rewarding. One simply has to drop coins and pull handles or click levers for a chance at winning. Also, whether online or at land based casinos, the different types of slots are easily accessible making them irresistible to players.

Online casinos feature several types of slots, including the standard slot machines with three reels and the five reel slot machine. The three reel machine is the most popular and common of the types. There are three reels that will spin when the button is pushed or the arm is pulled. The reels will stop individually and payouts will be given for winning combinations. The five reel machine for slots is much like the three reel, except for two more pay lines. Three coins on the three reel is the maximum bet while the maximum bet for the five reel types of slots is five coins.

Some suggest that the more coins one plays with, the greater the chances of winning. However, there are also certain instances when a player wins big using a single coin. Thus, the best way to play is to get to know the different types of slots.

The mechanics and rules of the game are practically the same even with the varying types of slots. The objective is to line up various symbols in various combinations on the slot payline. The player has the freedom to choose how many lines to play and the number of coins to play per line. However, one must first learn what the paylines are, and the payouts for each line, including bonuses like scatter pays.

There are different ways to play in different types of slots. It is advisable to play one coin each on as many lines preferred when playing in a multi coin or a multi line machine.

Jackpots for progressive slot machines increase progressively as players feed the machines in the network so if you are playing on these, always play with maximum number of coins. On the other hand, if you are playing in a straight multiplier type of slot machine, always play one coin at a time because the payback and hit frequency does not change depending on the number of coins played.

The bonus multipliers type of slot machine offers the player a bonus if they bet the maximum coins per spin. Hence, it is better to play one coin at a time with these types of slots.

In a buy-a-pays type of slot machine, additional coins activate additional combinations. Players lose less money in the long run betting the maximum number of coins than one coin even though they're betting more per spin. In this type of slot, it is best to play with maximum coins. However, in a hybrid machine, which is a multiplier type of slot, play just enough coins to activate all winning combinations.

So now that you have the basics, why not go pick your slot and start clicking levers.