When to Quit a Slot Machine

Glued to that slot machine, are you? Don't be embarrassed to admit it. It happens to everyone. But if you don't want to be a hopes gambling addict try following this advice:

- It's not fun anymore. Remember, you are playing slots for fun. Don't play slots thinking you're going to make money. Think of it as you paying for entertainment. If you think about money too much, you're gambling with the wrong attitude. Make having fun your goal.

- You're chasing losses. This is absolutely the wrong attitude to have. Because of the way an RNG (random number generator) works, one spin has no influence over another. You can't keep playing a slot machine thinking you've lost so much that it has to "pay" you. It doesn't.

- You're physically uncomfortable. If you're tired, hungry, hot or need to go to the bathroom, take a break. Any type of discomfort will affect your feelings about the game, and consequently ruin the fun for you. And remember, fun is the goal. Also, if there's anything in your surroundings that you don't like, you should leave.

- The slot machine is unpleasant to you in any way. It could be anything, a weak button, annoying colors or lights, or music. If something is bothering you about a slot machine, go find another. There's an endless variety of slots to choose from! And no, don't hesitate to listen to your guts. If you feel you must play a particular machine, by all means do so if you can afford to. Who knows, you might win big!

- You've hit your target winnings. If you're one of those systematic gamblers, you must have a target win for every casino trip you make. Once you hit it, muster all your will power to walk away from the slot machine. It rewarded you. Don't give it a chance to take it all back!

- You've lost a significant portion of your bankroll. This is the opposite of the above. Accept that there will be days when you will lose more than you win. That's just the reality of gambling. If you can't live with that, you shouldn't be playing slots or gambling at all.

- You win very early in the game. If you're lucky enough to make a big win off even when you've barely played, quit! This will make your day very good indeed. Don't risk spoiling it by being greedy. It really does take luck to hit the spin button at just the right time the RNG generates a profitable combination. So if it happens, count your blessings and cash them out!

- You've finally made a profit after lagging behind for a long time. It may be just a small margin, but it's better than just breaking even, or worse losing money. Thank your lucky stars and hurry out!

- You've won the jackpot. No, this does not mean the slot machine will turn cold or tight just because you won. That's just not true because the RNG that generated the jackpot combination will be using exactly the same parameters for choosing the next combination. A jackpot is no less likely to appear just because you won. But the reason you should quit is… YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE AND SPEND YOUR MONEY!

Congratulations if this happens to you! Share the prize with your loved ones, save for the future, oh, and tip the casino staff too!