Which are best slots?

[KasinoKing]

As previously mentioned in this forum, I am a bit of a Slot virgin (Ooo-err missus!), and wondered if anyone has any useful advice?
I've only been playing multi-liners a few days now & think I have been extremely lucky to have already hit a 500/1 (Reel in the Cash @ VIP), and 1000/1 twice! (Bonus Madness @ BET365).
But I've also tried a few stinkers! Most casino's have dozens of different slots - but how does one know which are best?
I'm not really interested in mega-jackpots, as I'm sure it's very easy to let $100's slip in chasing them. Not being rich (yet!), I'm more interested in low-stake, frequent small win machines where you can play say $30-40, get a decent game for your money, and have a reasonable chance of maybe making 2 or 3 times your investment.
Any hints or tips will be much appreciated!

[KasinoKing]

Well, due to being totally underwhelmed with useful hints & tips, I guess I'll just have to reply to my post myself!

I've been trying out quite a few different slots and hope my experiences help someone else. Tried a few MG ones - but they pretty much all sucked!
But I've had a few good wins over the last 2-weeks & made a few $100's!
These were my best hits:- (Bet = Total cost of the spin)

Bet . . Won . . Ratio How . . Machine . . . . . Software
$1.25 $62.50 . . 50/1 5 OAK . . Reel in the Cash Crypto
£0.50 £30.00 . . 60/1 5 OAK . . Reel in the Cash Crypto
$0.90 $70.20 . . 78/1 Feature . Dr.Love . . . . . .Crypto
$0.50 $100.00 200/1 5 OAK . . Bonus Madness. BET365
$0.50 $100.00 200/1 5 OAK . . Bonus Madness. BET365 (Yes again!)
$1.25 $257.50 206/1 Jackpot!. Flower Power. .Crypto
$0.45 $233.10 518/1 Feature . Fat Cat . . . . . Crypto

I particularly liked that last one 518/1 ! - here it is:-
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[Aleksandr Lis]

I think the best slots are the slots you like to play in! Just wait a little and you'll know which slots are best for you. And of course you should look through bad references about slots first (on this forum for example)

[Simmo!]

Hi KK

I normally find the paytables give a slot away. If the maximum win is low then the chances are they pay less and more often. Some of the MG 25p slots have a low max win and pay ok. For example on Sizzling Scorpions (MG) you can keep the game going for ages. But personally i find most slots boring-as-hell

The only one that hooks me is good 'ol Thunderstruck which i can play for hours on $100 if i feel so inclined.

You could always nip down the pier

Cheers

Simmo!

[DeMango]

The lack of answers to this thread is because most posters/players are/trying to be advantage players. We are here to make money if we can. Slots are very expensive entertainment, with very high advantage to the casino. Casino's love you, we just shake our heads.

[KasinoKing]

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You could always nip down the pier

Actually, I can almost see the pier from my office window! (I can see the sea)
It's not a long walk from home, but turning on the PC is much easier!
And anyway - I'm trying to give up those infernal one-armed bandits. I used to think Vegas style slots were boring - just spin, spin, spin. Whereas UK machines have Hold, nudges, and a multitude of features & flashing lights. But they are soooooo rigged it is unreal - there's nothing random about them, and they only pay around 78%!
At least the Vegas ones pay what, about 98%? And they do SEEM to be more random...
I have had some very nice wins, but could it be just beginners luck? I'll know for sure in a few weeks time
In the meantime I'll stick with the minimum bets, limit my total risk & keep my fingers firmly crossed!
At least they've given me some light relief from the card tables!

[caruso]

UK slots have an average hold of 30%. Don't be a mug.

Online slots are "better", averageing about 5%.

Both are mugs' games.

[Vesuvio]

UK slots have an average hold of 30%. Don't be a mug.

Online slots are "better", averageing about 5%.

Both are mugs' games.

The only exception I'd give to this rule is to say that if you play all the MG casinos offering a slots only bonus, withdrawing any winnings as soon as you're allowed, you'll probably come out on top overall (despite crashing out at most). Everyone I know who's tried has made a healthy profit.

[GrandMaster]

UK slots have an average hold of 30%. Don't be a mug.

Online slots are "better", averageing about 5%.

Both are mugs' games.

Gaming Board regulations require a minimum return of 70% over 10,000 games, which means the house edge has to be less than 30%. The hold could be much greater.

[caruso]

I meant house edge, not hold.

I've seen some machines stamped as high as 80%, so I assume the average house edge on slots is between 25% and 30%. Of course, the actual hold is obviously much higher - I'd say as near to 100% as makes no difference, based on my casual observation of slot players.