Online Slots Rules

Slot machines are undoubtedly the most popular gambling game there is, whether online or in a land-based casino. And just as there are millions of slots players on the machines gambling right now as you read this, there are just as many slot machines available to play. Selecting a suitable slot machine can be one of the most difficult decisions for a gambler. Depending on stake minimums, payout percentage and the payout table, the incentives of each machine will vary from player to player. However, whether it be progressive jackpots, bonus multiplier machines or multi-spin slots, the structure of the machines and the rules of playing are relatively the same.

To play a slot machine at bwin casino, the first thing you do is place your bet by selecting the coin size of your wager. This value can range from $.05 to $5, depending on the type of slot machine. This is usually done by selecting up/down or +/- buttons, which when chosen, will highlight the appropriate paytable. Next, you must decide how many bets you would like to make on a single spin. A single bets covers a single payline. Most machines have one to three paylines, yet many newer machines can have over fifteen paylines. Therefore, on a five payline machine, if the player is making $.25 bets, and is doing so on each payline, the total amount wagered for a single spin will be (5 x $.25) $1.25. Also, keep in mind that in order to be eligible for a progressive jackpot, you must bet on all the paylines on the machine at once. This can be facilitated by pressing the "Bet Max" button. Keep in mind that most casinos will default variable stake slot machines at higher amounts. Be sure to check what payout table is highlighted before you make the final bet.

After placing all bets, all you have to do is click the mouse over the "Spin" button and watch the reels produce a winning combination. In the case of multi-spin slot machines, after the initial spin, the player will have the option of putting a 'Hold' on any of the reels. Then, the reels without 'Holds' placed on them will be spun a second time to produce the final machine results (this format is akin to video poker). Although the machine will tell you when you have hit a winning combination, there is also a payout table posted by the playing screen that shows all the possible paying combinations. It is recommended that you always become familiar with the payout table of each machine before betting real money.