We also want to help players who try their luck in casinos and arcades. After all, you can’t only play superbly online. Many of our online tips can also be applied offline.
Commonality with online play:
- Play as many paylines and with as many features as possible.
- Take between 5 and 10 % of your total bankroll to the slot per session.
- Bet 1% or 2% of the available session balance per spin.
- You can often only win high jackpots by betting the maximum amount per spin.
- Slots pay equally well or poorly at any time of the day or night.
- If unsuccessful, play another slot or end the session completely.
What additional things to consider when playing offline:
Ask the staff about payout odds: As with online slots, you should be able to quickly find the payout rates on offline slot machines, for example on a plaque or sticker above the screen in some casinos. If in doubt, ask the staff which slot machines have the best odds. You can also ask them which machines they personally prefer to play and why. Tip them if you get useful answers.
You cannot play offline for free: If you want to play a slot machine that is unfamiliar to you and are unsure about its features, you can wait a bit and watch other players. Playing for free as in an online casino is usually not possible in an arcade or casino. Alternatively, you can start cautiously with small stakes to get to know the machine.
The best tips for playing in land-based casinos
There are also some additional tips due to the nature of casinos and gambling halls. We have compiled these for you in the following sections. The following tips apply only or mainly to offline gambling.
1. Play in casinos
Play in casinosIn state-licensed casinos, slot machines usually have higher payout ratios than those in gambling houses, pubs and betting shops. At the slot machines in state-licensed casinos, you can expect an RTP of 90% or more, while elsewhere the RTP is around 60-80%. Only online casinos have higher payout ratios than land-based casinos. So play in a licensed casino if you value the highest possible payout ratio.
The slot machines in state-run casinos have higher payout ratios than the slot machines in gambling houses.
2. Look for “loose” gambling places
The operators of gambling halls and casinos design their gambling rooms according to certain criteria. For example, particularly highly visible slot machines and slot machines with lots of walk-in customers often have better payout ratios than those in secluded locations or next to poker and roulette tables.
The many customers in the vicinity should see that people are playing and winning and thus be encouraged to play themselves. So choose slot machines that are on a highly visible, elevated platform. Slots at the entrance and near exchange offices also usually have a good RTP.
You can also play several machines next to each other, because the operators of arcades and casinos often place loose slots next to a row of machines that pay out poorly. So if you play several slots in a row, there might be one with a high RTP among them. Test the slots for a few rounds and compare the results.
3. Do not get distracted
Don’t get distractedIn casinos and gambling halls, operators try to distract the player. After all, they want him to forget the time and leave as much money as possible in the house. So be aware of the distraction tactics. These include flashing neon lights, loud sound effects, comfortable seats, pleasant scents and missing clocks and windows. Don’t fall for these casino and gambling house tricks and try to stay focused and play only as long as you originally planned. A mobile phone or a clock can help you with this. Place the item with the screen face down in front of you and set an alarm to tell you a specific time. Don’t forget to take regular breaks.
Instead, our guide gives you tips on how to win online and offline in the casino. If you play the slots that suit you, use their features and play in a disciplined manner, this is half the battle for a successful game. Good luck for the other part!
