Is it wise to play 5 cent slots in Vegas?

Question

I think for me it may be because at least you loose money slower. But what do you think? Any suggestions on good slot machines?

Answer 1

Heck yea, it's fun just to play, besides the free drinks, maybe a free buffet/meal and possible future discount/comp room offers..

"lose money slower" > No thank you, I play both to have a great time and to win.

As to the "there are no good slots" >Actually if you know what you're doing, slots, more specifically video poker can be played with a long term advantage. Of course you have to know how to read a VP pay schedule, know which games to play and the correct strategy for that game. But, that does not mean it "can't" be done. It most certainly can, if you put in a little effort.

The games to look for
9/6 JOB(99.54%)
10/7 DB(100.2%)
FPDW(100.8%)
JWKOB(100.7%)>RF 4700(101%)

Most VP players start with JOB because it's fairly easy to learn, and it's the least volatile. The LV Hilton has 27 nickel 9/6 JOB machines in their sports book. You can play a great game in a very nice casino, drink free & watch sporting events in the greatest sports book on the planet.

VP has the dual advantage of allowing you to play, with a good chance to win. >This also plays to your advantage because you are giving the casino exactly what they want "extended play". The casinos want you to play for hours. When you give the casinos what they want you will begin to see offers to "come back and see us again". I prefer to get my rooms free rather than pay hundreds of dollars for them.

When it come to slot machines, the higher the denomination the higher the payback. Nickel slots do not have a very good return, but you can give yourself a better chance to play for a while by playing a game with a smaller jackpot, the larger the jackpot the less frequent the machine is going to pay.

"melissa" is right there are some slot machines that require you to play large numbers of credits to play for the jackpot, I have seen up to 300, it wouldn't surprise me if there were ones with more. To do what you're after >play longer/have fun< find nickel machines that have a small jackpot(1,000-5,000) and only requires 3-5 coins Max to play. I know there are some two(coin Max), but I don't know if they have them at the nickel level.

If you set win goals & loss limits for yourself for each session, it will help you walk away with some money in your pocket. The majority of the time I play quarter VP but I'm certainly not above playing nickels(for fun) .I play quarters> for fun, to come out at least even(usually better over my 2 week stays) & for comps(rooms,meals,Etc)..

The way I play is, I break my bankroll up in to sessions per day, I plan to play 4-5 sessions. It might end up being less, sometimes more, sometimes I play longer, sometimes only a few minutes. I have played 18 hours in a day, and somedays, not at all. I will use nickel JOB as an example, I would play $20, which is 400 credits, 400 credits should allow you to play for quite some time, and give you a fair chance to come out ahead.

Where the win goal/loss limit comes in is, well of course if you lose the $20 you take a break, even if it's only for a few minutes. When you're winning is where it pays off. You're playing to "double up" , lets say early on you get hot and are up to $50, if you lose back down to $40 you stop, again, you at least take a few minutes break, hey you won one, smile, celebrate, remember you're having fun. If on the other hand that $50 turns into $70 or $90 you keep playing while you are winning and stop when you lose back to any double up point $60-$80 etc this assures that you walk away winning. It's not much fun to have won up to $100 then give it all back. JOB usually does not lend itself to huge wins, but then again "usually" you can play for hours on $20. Anything more than triple would be really good and to win 6-7 times your $20 would be rare(unless you hit a Royal Flush) , a RF pays $200.

I don't see why a person could not use the same win goal/loss limit while playing slots if they wanted to.

I have a great time, but I have to admit I take it just a bit more serious than most. I have log books for my play. How much goes in, how much comes out, win vs loss, VP played, where I played, slot club points earned, etc .

Whatever you do, use your slot club card, you might just get some surprising offers to come back and play with them again.

Have fun, good luck.

Later: "tshark" is right about Pai Gow Poker, I would have included it myself but you ask about slots and not table games. But, if you want to give a fun,easy game to learn, with a very low house advantage(1.46%) a try Pai Gow Poker is as good as it gets.

Pai Gow Poker - You receive 7 cards & make 2 hands, a 5 card hand & a 2 card hand, the ONLY rule is, the 5 card hand must be better than the 2. To win, you must beat both dealers hands, to lose you must lose both to the dealer(there is one very rare exception). 45% of the hands are pushes because you will split one win each. The dealer can help you "set" your hands, the players or anyone else is actually not supposed to(some casinos enforce this, others are more lax) - be sure and keep your cards over the table -

The Orleans is a great place if you're interested, they have at least 8 Pai Gow Poker tables and most of them are $5 even on Friday/Saturday night. Palace Station also has some $5 tables. Check the card next to the dealer, before you set down, it will have the table "minimum" - "maximum" bets.

To ask for "checks" >place your money on the table in a non betting area, and ask for "change please", then if you're new to the game, tell the dealer you're trying to learn a new game >it happens many times every day. >I always look for dealers/tables that are having fun<

If you would like to try Craps, the Westin Casuarina has a $1 game during "happy hour">5-10pm weekdays< The Westin is a very nice casino, located 2 blocks East of the strip on Flamingo.
Craps looks complicated, there are between 180 & 200+ bets you can make depending upon the rules. But, there are only 4 good ones, stick with those and you have a great game
Play the pass line
Take the odds
Place the 6 or 8

Craps is a wild, jump up and down & scream a little game, Pai Gow Poker is more, have a drink, socialize and smile when you win kind of game..

Answer 2

There are no "good" slot machines; but, if you are going to Vegas just to have fun and socialize, then it is not a bad idea to stay within a predetermined daily budget. Don't gamble with more than you can afford to lose, because you probably will. They didn't build all those beautiful casinos by paying out jackpots to everybody. I personally like those little nickel slots, the manual ones where you actually plug in nickels and pull a handle and have a few pay-lines...if you can find them. I am kind of a wimp when it comes to gambling, so they are about my speed. You can play casually with a couple of $2 rolls of nickels, and who knows...maybe you get ahead just enough to pay for the midnight dinner special in the cafe. I actually won like $150 in nickels one time. It was great! Lights and bells and all ~ and only a $2 investment. Just remember that it is all in fun and that if hurts to walk away with nothing, then you probably shouldn't be playing at all. I usually quit playing whenever I am a few dollars ahead and can buy my next meal. That way I am never out a huge sum of money and I am never wondering how I am going to pay for my expenses while on vacation. There is nothing worse than spending all your money the first day and being stuck there for two more days with nothing. Keep your money in your pocket and go sightseeing! There is so much to see and do, by just walking around!

Answer 3

Well, I am pretty cheap and I play the penny slots! I almost always win on those, even though it might just be $40. They are fun to play and can keep you entertained for hours. I never play maximum - usually just bet about 10 or 15 cents, once in awhile 25 cents a pull. My favorite penny slots are the house slots at Wynn and Men in Black if you can find them (Wynn has some, or did in November).

All the casinos have penny slots and 2 cents slots, too. Whatever you choose to play, have fun!!

Answer 4

5 cent slots help you have a chance of winning a lot without spending a fortune. You have to play the max. Usually this is about 45-90 credits.

Answer 5

play pai gow poker,, it is fun, you don't always lose every hand,as there can be a lot of pushes with the dealer... And if you don't know how to play the dealer and other players are allowed to help, but cannot touch your cards, It is a way to gamble and not lose so much or win so little,, stay away from the side bet..
goodluck..

Answer 6

I think you nailed your own question with "you loose money slower" forgot about that free drink with the $50.00 you lost.

Play the penny slots, you still get a free drink and a win of 750 credits really makes you feel good.

Answer 7

They say to play the quarter slots for better returns and odds, but who cares play what you want as long as you are having fun. I like the nickel slots for the sane reason as you. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

It is in my budget. Remember that sooner or later you will loose money. Have a clear cut off what ever you play. Tip the waitress well so that you can get plenty of drinks. And loose yourself while playing as if you do not have a care in the world.

Answer 9

I don't go to gamble as a way to make money I go to have fun. any money I spend I look at as entertainment. not losing money. take only the money that you want to spend.not thinking that you will strike it rich.just have fun if you come home even then thats great!! I love black jack or cheap slots.just have fun there is so much to do besides gamble.

Answer 10

i was there 6 days last summer, spent 65 percent of my awake time in the casinos, i saw 1 person hit a 1500 quarters pay out on a quarter machine. the hole time i was there,every one else lost, keep your money in your pocket the payoff out there sucked, 1 tip, they are pushing time share condos everywhere, do one or more for the complamentory show tickets they give for attending ,shows average 65.00 per ticket

Answer 11

If you just want have fun, i don't see why not. My personal fave is Gold Fish and Wheel of Fortune. Good Luck.