# lay max coins: If you only play a single coin, you will win a minimal amount, no matter how good a combination of symbols you hit on. If you play max coins, however you will be eligible for things like higher payouts or even a Progressive jackpot, if one is attached to your particular Slot machine.

# Understand paylines: This is mostly aimed at Video Slots, which can sometimes have as much as 25 paylines. You must understand that in cases like these, it is not enough to play max coins. You can play max coins, but if you only did it on one payline and there are 25, then you still will not win the biggest payout or Progressive jackpot. In order to get the biggest win possible for your symbol combination, you must play not only max coins but also max paylines. It may cost more, but when you win you will be happy you did so.

# Do not become a zombie: A ‘zombie’ is an industry term for a Slots player who sits in front of a machine in a trance and mindlessly puts more and more money into it. If you feel yourself becoming a zombie, it’s a good idea to get up, walk around, take a break or move to another game. Staying with one machine, especially if it’s not paying out, can be frustrating and lead to big losses. Move around or take breaks, but never become a zombie.

# Understand the bonus rounds: A bonus round is an excellent way to increase a win, but be aware that if you lose, you will lose your win, too. For instance, let’s say that you won two dollars off your spin, and you enter the bonus round. There are many ways the bonus round can be played- for instance, some ask for you to pick between black and red or a suit of cards, etc. If you pick the right one, you have increased your win. If you pick the wrong one, your win may go bye-bye. So be absolutely sure you feel comfortable with potentially losing your win before you engage in a bonus round.

# Use the full download version of software: While it may be quicker to use the Flash version of a casino’s software, these are very limited in the amount of games they offer. If a casino advertises 100 games you can play, they are talking about the downloadable version, not Flash or Java. In fact, the no-download versions usually have a bare-bones amount of games, and only a small fraction of the Slots games you would have if you used the full version. So if you want the max amount of fun Slots games to choose from, always use the fully downloadable version.