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In the old days, it was common practice for machines at the end of aisles and in prominent places to be set a little looser than those elsewhere. That’s why those machines saw more people winning.

You can find out more about how to play slots by checking out the pay tables that come with each machine. You can usually find them by clicking an icon near the bottom of the game screen. The pay table will tell you what the payouts are and the number of credits needed to win a certain amount.

Another thing to keep in mind is that while slots are random, they don’t have the same odds at every level you play them at. This is because of the microprocessors that run each slot machine. They assign a different probability to each symbol on the reels, so that it looks to you as though some symbols are much more likely to appear than others.

The key to long-term success playing slots is protecting your bankroll. This means not losing more money than you can afford to lose. And if you want to try and improve your chances of winning, it’s a good idea to learn about advantage plays, which are strategies designed to give you an edge over the house.