Slots Strategies: Set Pattern Slot Strategy

Slots players are of different kinds. There are those who chase the progressive jackpots with all they've got. There are those who play casually without any system or plan whatsoever. And then there are those conservative types who are not after jackpots but more realistic, consistent winnings.

Often we are told to always bet max in slots to be eligible for the highest jackpot prize when it hits. Yet that approach does not account for the money paid for spins while waiting for the jackpot. In truth if you bet more conservatively, you will last longer in slots and have more chances of hitting a jackpot prize. This is because your bankroll lasts longer. You may not win the biggest jackpot prize if you hit it on a minimum bet, but that is better than not hitting it at all due to lack of funds.

So if you have a limited budget, and are happy with decent wins with few loses, a conservative approach may be for you.

Set Pattern Slot Strategy

This slot strategy is only for the most disciplined players. If you lack will power, you will never keep this up. The method goes like this: Before you play, decide what betting system to use and how many coins to use. It can be any betting system - say 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 1 - and any amount of coins. The important thing is to stick to the system once you start playing.

Take your total coins for your slots trip. Divide it into smaller groups for each slots session you intend to play. Play one set of coins at a time. So if your total budget is 500 coins, you can split it into 100 coins for 5 sessions or 5 slots.

If you win, set aside the profits and do not play slots again. If you win big - say if you doubled a $100 session budget - then set aside your original budget and play again with only a portion of your profits. You can bet, say $25. The worst thing that could happen then is you would go home with $75. At best, you would only win more.

Now what if you lose a slots session? First, define what you would consider a loss. If you bring 100 coins to a slot machine and you lose half of it, then quit that machine. Try to find a looser slot. If you play with a fresh 100 coins and again lose, it is probably not your day. Quit playing slots then. Depending on your budget, you may want to limit your losses to 20% to 50% of your slots budget for that trip.

Using a fixed pattern slot strategy, you control your losses and prolong your slots bankroll's life. This strategy is best for conservative players who are not after the jackpot, but smaller, more consistent wins.