Min or Max Bet?

February 25, 2012

Most online slots players ask themselves whether they should be playing the minimum or maximum wager each spin? We take a look at the pros and cons to both options in this short article.

A Note on Win Lines

It is a far better option to play all available win lines at a reduced bet than it is to play a single win line at a higher wager. The driving force behind the decision of how big the coins size in play will be should be how much can you afford to bet with all win lines active?

Making the Maximum Bet

Surprisingly, many people prefer to make the maximum wager each spin, even with a fairly limited bankroll. Even more surprising is the number of people who deposit hundreds or even thousands of dollars into the online casino account each month. For people who can afford it, making the maximum bet means greater potential winnings. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons below:

Pros

- Better chance at a high jackpot or progressive jackpot win.

- Bonus feature pays out more.

- Free spins are worth more.

Cons

- Bankroll does not last as long.

- Can become very expensive for people whit a mild online slots addiction,

As a rule of thumb, if you are playing an online slot which is well known to drop in the bonus feature or free spins very frequently, then you should consider making a higher wager, even the maximum bet if you can afford it.

Making the Minimum Bet

For most people, risking upwards of $60 per spin is simply not possible. To maintain this kind of wager you need thousands of dollars as a bankroll. In this case, making the minimum bet can be a good way to try and build that bankroll. People who play minimum bet are chasing a lucky win, a big payout which boosts their bankroll. Again, we take a look at the pros and cons below:

Pros

- Betting the minimum wager per spin means the bankroll will last longer.

- There is always a chance a miracle win will spin in, maybe a progressive jackpot payout.

Cons

- If the afore mentioned miracle win does spin in, it will pay out far less than it would have at a higher bet.

People who tend to bet the minimum are really only dipping their toes in the water, they are not pro or semi-pro online slots player, they are usually playing online slots for fun.

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