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by Guide Bill Burton
Several years ago I
read an article that stated computers would change our way of life. It predicted
that by the year 2,000 everyone would have a four day work week and much more
leisure time. Well here it is 2,003 and we’ve found that the technology of
computers and cell phones has actually changed us into a 24 hours society and
most of us have less leisure time that we did before.
We all need a little
relaxation in our lives to counter balance our stressful workloads. For most of
us we choose our leisure activities to help us relax. Since you are reading the
Southern California Gaming Guide, it probably means that your favorite leisure
activity is casino gambling. Our
trips to the casino should be a relaxing time, however some players can turn it
into a very stressful experiences that is anything but relaxing. The
other day I was in the casino and I was walking past a bank of slot machines. I
saw a woman standing up playing a slot machine. While the reels were spinning
she was simultaneously playing the two machines on her right and left. This
woman was definitely caught up in what I refer to as the slot machine frenzy. I
thought to myself, how relaxing can that be? Playing
slot machines (or any casino game) should be a relaxing experience. We can make
it so by learning to slow down a little bit. Here are seven tips that will
hopefully help make your slot playing a little more relaxing. Don’t
start playing immediately upon arrival. Don’t
play more than one machine at a time. Don’t
hit the Maximum bet button. Talk
with t your friends. Hand
feed coins or put in the lowest denomination bill. Take
a few seconds between spins. Take
a break when you switch machines. These
tips are designed to slow you down and help you relax a little while you are
playing. They may not help you WIN money but slowing down may help you lose
less.
If you drive to
the casino you should take a break before playing. Don’t immediately run to a
machine as soon as you get in the door. Sit down and have a snack or something
to drink. It will help you unwind from your trip. If you don’t feel like sitting
just walk around for a while.
Playing more than
one machine just exposes you more to the house edge. In the long run you will
just lose your money faster. Playing two machines involves standing or leaning
out of your chair to reach over to the adjacent machine. This is not very
relaxing
Take your time
press the bet 1 button until you reach maximum coins. This will take longer and
expand your playing time.
If you are playing with friends seated nearby, stop for a few seconds and chat
between spins. You can socialize and play at the same time.
Hand feeding coins
takes time and will slow you down a little. If the machine accepts only dollar
bills, then put in the lowest denomination. This will slow you down. It will
also give you a natural breaking point if you have to keep reaching in for bills
to put in the machine it may be time to take a break.
Wait a few seconds
between spins instead of trying to set a speed record. This is not a tournament
there is no reason to play at lightning speed.
If you want to
change machines, take a break before sitting down for your next session. Walk
around the casino or get a snack.
Until next time,
remember:
"Luck comes and goes...Knowledge stays forever."