BULLETPROOF BETTING
Michael Shaye serves up some no-nonsense strategy for beating those gambling.com games
There is no bad luck, only bad bets.
While there has yet to be invented a system that consistently beats the house, discipline, timing, patience and research can turn a bad luck session into a winner. Simply put: betting smart helps you win more and lose less.
Smart betting revolves around “flat betting” and good money management principals. This means cash preservation, win maximization and avoiding stupid losses. It means not growing a hard earned bankroll only to give it back thanks to a few dumb impulse wagers. We’ve all been there. But with some work, you can turn your wager strategy into bulletproof betting. Try these proven betting strategies at gambling.com’s exclusive selection of no-download classic 3-reel, 1-line slots and an exciting selection of 9-line, 5-reel video slots.
Flat Betting
It’s not sexy, but neither is going broke. Flat betting means betting the same amount on every wager. Players who use flat betting based on money management principles will win consistently more and more often on gambling. com’s suite of games and tournaments.
The enemy of flat betting is Swing Betting. Swing bets are based on hunches, superstition, anger, impatience, and anything else that can turn a winning evening into a losing one. If you are used to betting $1 per spin on Fruity Booty when–for no apparent reason–you decide to triple your bet hoping for a larger jackpot … that’s swing betting.
Swing betting also leads to exceeding Loss Limits. A loss limit dictates how much cash you bring to a machine, when to walk away, and approximately how much time you hope to spend gambling. Because of the emotion involved in gambling, walking away is often easier said than done.
Beware: it is easier to swing bet on your computer than it is sitting at a table, where changing wager amounts and bankrolls are as quick as hitting a button on your screen. Flat betting and loss limits also help players avoid the two biggest traps in gambling: chasing losses and exceeding their limits.
Chasing Losses
Chasing losses comes in many forms. Maybe you “feel” you are due after a cold streak and likely to win back your losses. Or maybe you’re angry with the house and are looking to settle the score (revenge betting). Either way, rational thinking tells you if you are in the middle of a losing steak, betting beyond what you can afford is unlikely to change history. Walk away—play another day.
Instead of chasing a loss, perhaps you lost your bankroll quicker than expected and would like to continue playing. This causes you to dip back into your bank account and exceed your spending limit. This is a sure way to head into financial trouble. Bring a bankroll and walk away when it is gone no matter what your rationale in the moment.
Another pitfall of flat betting is playing too quickly–especially on your computer. The computer slots and video poker machines at gambling.com can move quicker than a land-based casino once you become familiar with the controls. Be sure to stick to your limits even if your gambling session expired faster than expected.
Betting to Win
Even a smart player with a budget and discipline will forget to maximize the amount they can win with their limited bankroll. Smart bettors research and exploit minor rule variances set up by the house designed to encourage slots and video poker play with the maximum number of coins.
The machines at gambling.com are no different and are designed to reward smart players, so play the maximum number of coins your machine will allow that still falls within your budget. This way, when you do win, you have maximized your jackpot. Posh Slots pays $50 on a 1 coin $1 wager, $100 on a 2 coin $2 wager, but $250 for a 3 coin $3 bet. Betting the maximum awards a shot at a “bonus” $50. Don’t wager as little as possible to play as long as possible. If you do, you’re limiting the amount of cash the machine is designed to pay out.
For tournaments–bet to place in the money. Check the leaderboard before you start. And if your results are tepid half-way through your stack, consider upping your wagering amount to shoot for a larger jackpot.
Win Limit
It’s common to hear about setting a loss limit. But what about a Win Limit?
Often after a win, players become free and easy with their betting because they are playing with the house’s money. No way: if it’s in your pocket, it’s your money. One easy win limit is to be prepared to win as much as you are prepared to lose in a session. Knowing how much it would take for you to walk away from a machine helps ensure that you are a winner in the long term.
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Be prepared to win as much as you are prepared to lose in a session.
Random Number Generator
Avoid the temptation to the switch betting patterns after a jackpot. A winning spin does not mean another jackpot is impossible. Thanks to your computer’s Random Number Generator (RNG) each spin is independent and random. Don’t increase/decrease your bet because a “hunch” tells you the next pull is a winner.
The Martingale
You may not know the name, but you’ve considered the system. With the Martingale, players double their bets after a loss. Lose $1, bet $2 the next time. Lose $2, bet $4 … until you win back all your cash. On the surface this system seems to make sense … I mean you have to win eventually, right? The problem is, it is very easy to hit a dry streak and gamble an entire bankroll chasing a series of bad hands. For the slots at gambling.com the Martingale makes even less sense thanks to limited wager options.
The Basics
Your Bulletproof Betting Primer
- Loss Limits
- Systems Are For Suckers
- Flat Bet To Win (Or Lose Less)
- Bet To Win
- Win Smart
- Rules Can Be Broken
It’s been said a million times but I’ll say it again. Set a limit and know your limit. When you’re out of cash, stop.
There is no way to legally beat the house over the long run. Smart betting means minimizing losses and maximizing wins.
Emotional betting leading to swing bets are a sure way to spend beyond your means. Wager the same amount each time.
Know rules and variations that work in your favor. Change your betting strategy to avoid leaving money on the table after hitting a jackpot.
Knowing how much you are prepared to win is as important as knowing how much you can lose. Set a goal for wins and if you hit it, walk away.
Tournament position can dictate betting strategy. If chasing a leader with few coins left, consider raising your wager to maximize a jackpot.
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