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A payline is a 'line' on slot machine reels on which symbols must line up on in order to win. Some slot machines have only 1 payline, some have 3, others
have 5, 9 and even 15! Generally speaking, you must pay a coin to play each line on a machine, but have the option of
not playing all available lines.
So, on a 3 line machine, you can play the center line for one coin - the center line and the line above it for two coins - or all 3 lines for 3 coins. If
you don't play a specific line and a winning combination comes up on it - then you don't win.
Classic slot machines have 3 reels and only 1 line - a horizontal payline that goes through the middle of each reel. You may be able to wager more than
one coin per spin on these games - but the amount will apply to wins on the same payline. (You win more by betting more, but your chances of winning stay the same)
Other 3 reel slots often have three paylines, one in the middle, one above it, and one below it. Betting 1 coin activates the middle payline, betting 2 coins opens up 2 paylines, and
3 coins plays all 3 lines on a spin.
5 reel slot machines typically have quite a few paylines, from 5 to 15. These paylines aren't necessarily straight lines - there's diagonal matches and lines
that actually bend. How the lines go differs from machine to machine, but the lines should be marked clearly on each game.
For a game based on randomness like slots, one might wonder how different strategies
and skill levels can effect how well the game is played. But contrary to what
many people believe, slots are not the totally straightforward, simple game
they are known to be. Careful examination of how slot games operate and the
procedures and environments surrounding them offer many different ways of approaching
the games. Some strategies and techniques can make the difference between being
able to fund your playing for a whole evening instead of just an hour. And for
the really astute players, there are ways to dramatically increase your chances
of winning, no mater what game you're playing.
The nature of slots games don't change, they will always remain a random game,
so your winnings cannot be %100 guaranteed, but how close or far away from %100
your are is totally within your control.
In this section we'll talk about two main types of strategies. The 1st are
basic general strategies the second are more complex systems you can use to
influence the odds of winning.
The slots game to play with a cocktail on
the side. Triple Olives is a three reel, three payline
slotsmachine. There are two kinds of Triple Olives. One for
quarter players and one for dollar players. The $0.25 Triple
Olives slotmachine is the solution for those who don't want to
gamble too much at once and still have a chance on a
progressive jackpot. Max bet is 3 coins which equals to $0.75
or $3.00. Max bet is required to be eligible for the
progressive jackpot. Three olives on any payline will win you
the progressive!
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Tournaments in Las Vegas
March 19-20, 2005: Las Vegas Hilton, Luck of the Irish Slot Tournament
Includes a three-night hotel stay and an awards dinner.
March 27-29, 2005: Imperial Palace, Masquerade of Cash Slot Tournament.
$675 entry fee includes a three-night hotel stay.
April 10-14, 2005: Riviera, Golden Anniversary Slot Tournament. $299
entry fee.
June 16-20, 2005: Riviera, Jump for Joy Slot Tournament. $595 entry fee.
July 31-Aug. 4, 2005: Riviera, Spin to Win Slot Tournament. $299 entry
fee.
Oct. 4-8, 2005: Riviera, Roll out the Barrel Slot Tournament. $595 entry
fee.
To find out more about tournaments in Las Vegas casinos, call these Las
Vegas hotels and ask for tournament details.
Don't forget to ask for special packages for tournament players. Las
Vegas casinos routinely give discounts to slot tournament players.
Arizona Charlie's (702) 258-5200
Bourbon Street (800) 634-6956 or (702) 737-7200
Buffalo Bills (800) FUN-STOP or (702) 679-5460
Caesars Palace (800) 262-2502 or (702) 731-7485
Excalibur (800) 879-1379
Fitzgeralds (800) 678-LUCK
Flamingo (800) 225-4882 or (702) 733-3117
Four Queens (800) 634-60645 or (702) 385-4011
Fremont (800) 874-0711 or (702) 385-3232
Harrah's (800) 392-9002 or (702) 369-5088
Imperial Palace (800) 351-7400 or (702) 794-3160
Las Vegas Hilton (800) 547-2600
Luxor (702) 262-4000
MGM Grand (800) 929-9410 or (702) 891-7488
Palace Station (800) 367-2717
Rio (800) 777-1711 or (702) 252-7706
Riviera (800) 637-5687
Sahara (800) 634-6645 or (702) 737-2111
Sam's Town (702) 456-7777
Santa Fe Station (702) 658-4900
Silverton (702) 263-7777, ext. 3020
Stardust (800) 824-6033 or (702) 732-6111
Stratosphere (800) SLOTS24
Tropicana (800) 521-8767 or (702) 739-2614
Check other casinos close to where you live. All casinos in varying
states and locations run some form of slot tournament from time to time.
Look other casinos up on the web or simply give them a call.
Tournaments are a lot of fun, you get to meet other interested people,
receive cash, prizes and special room rates.
Sometimes, depending on room rates at the time, it is cheaper to get
a slot tournament package than to book your trip without participating.
If your going to play slots anyway this is a great way to save money and
possibly win some too!
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