My name is Horst G., I am a sprightly, young pensioner of 70 years from Bremen and I like gambling. I play the lottery, I go to the racetrack, I place sports bets and I have been to a casino one or two times. But you always have to dress so smart and I don’t necessarily need that. Nowadays there are fortunately many possibilities to play on the Internet in an online casino. Of course I’ve played roulette and blackjack there as well, but I now prefer slots.

My report about slots on the Internet:
There are now an incredibly large number of casinos on the Internet. It is no longer possible to keep track. Fact is that in all slots a very large selection can be played. Before the question arises: yes, there are overlaps. Because the casinos do not produce their games themselves, there are software companies for that. As a result, after a successful game at one machine, you can play it again at another casino. Because we all know that the different providers offer interesting actions under the heading bonus. Now I wouldn’t generally recommend to claim every bonus, because then it is always so problematic to request a payout. But to have a little fun or to simply try out an online casino, such an action is quite interesting. Thanks to them I was able to discover my favourite online casinos. It’s hard for me to give concrete names of machines that I can particularly recommend. Of course it is always of interest when there is a jackpot. But that’s why you haven’t won yet. I would say that you choose the games that are particularly interesting thematically. And if you got lucky at some point, you just go on. I liked Book of Ra. It’s a game that’s supposed to be one of the most popular. And there will be reasons for that. It’s about ancient Egypt. My reason is that I have already won about 1000 Euro. But in the end this slot works like any other game, so it’s nothing special. The same symbols have to appear several times on the reels. Winnings are then booked automatically or there is the possibility of a bonus. These can be Free Spins, just like in this game. Sometimes you have the possibility to double or even quadruple your winnings on a slot, this is called bonus feature or bonus game. Sometimes I just like it, to put it this way. I see three or five reels in front of me, make my bet and spin the rounds. I don’t do Auto Play because it’s too dangerous for me. In fact, it’s like the reels keep spinning, and in a not-so-good case, the winnings evaporate.

My strategy when playing on a slot

I do not want to mention so many names of slots in this report. It is important to understand how it works. You log into the online casino of your choice with your username and password. Of course you have to register first, that is self-evident. It may be possible to test the offer directly with free money or with free spins, but I think it is best if you have a choice. If you want to accept a bonus, you do it, if you are not interested, because payouts should take place immediately, you do it. You open the machine and have to determine two factors depending on the game. One factor is the stake. A very high stake can cost too much money per round, so the risk is too great for me. But a very low bet only promises small winnings. I usually choose something in the range of 5 cents. Then there is something called paylines. On some slots you can set these, on others not. The fewer lines you activate, the lower your chances of winning. If you activate all of them, you pay more money per round. I still recommend to use all chances. My strategy is to set a limit. So I make a bet that I can afford. If the money is gone, I don’t go back. If I win, I first try to win my deposit back. All that’s above that is the amount I continue to play with. From this moment on, I can think about increasing my basic stake. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a jackpot yet. Whether I lost or won more money on all my online casino games, I don’t know.

How and where I play at the machines

In the old days, you used to go to a casino or a games library. Nowadays you don’t do that anymore, you go to an online casino. I have a number of providers that I like. I would like to mention as an example the still quite young Elcarado Casino and also the Casino Club makes a serious impression on me. I could mention here incredibly many names, on that I renounce however. I prefer to sit at home at my laptop and play a little. That can be during the day or at night, it doesn’t matter in an online casino. Many of them offer the option of playing on a smartphone or tablet PC. I don’t need that when I’m out shopping or meeting friends, I don’t need to play on a mobile device in a casino. But it’s good that this option exists.

What else I want to say about playing slots

I enjoy playing slots. That’s why I play them on the Internet from time to time. I’m not an addict, weeks can go by when I don’t even think about the slot machines. But then I feel like it again. I will always deposit via credit card or via a payment service provider like PayPal. A bank transfer is not worthwhile because it takes far too long. I have informed myself and know that all online casinos are not located in Germany. So you also transfer money abroad, maybe you even have to pay fees. That does not have to be. Payments by card are generally insured and there are nice options, where actually also offensively with guarantees is advertised. I have often been asked what my emotions are when playing. It’s hard to describe, it’s just a pleasant tension. Especially when you win, you have a positive feeling and you won’t really be able to relax. If you lose, you’re disappointed, but if you set a limit and don’t want to make up for losses with increased stakes, you’ll soon forget that disappointment. I wouldn’t think it wise to play a slot in an online casino and have to win. If you’re a bit interested in gambling, just give it a try. But I see little sense in playing with play money, as some online casinos offer it as a possibility. But that is up to you. I would like to have already a theoretical possibility on a profit.

My conclusion

One last point at the end: A slot is a game of chance, every player should always bear that in mind. That’s why it’s not worth getting excited if you don’t win. It is impossible that these machines are manipulated, as already indicated they are not manufactured by the casinos but by respectable enterprises. It is a complex programming. In other words: You don’t get cheated on slots, that’s what I assume.

 

Experience report written by Horst G., 70 years, from Bremen.