Online Pokies Tips

Know Your Game

Know your pokie: The first tip for any player is to know the pokies game you're playing. There are many different types of pokies machines, some are like the old fashioned pokies found in pubs with 3 reels and a single payline, while others have videos, multiple paylines and bonus rounds. It doesn't take long to read up on the different games and knowing about the different options of the different games gives you the ability to choose the game that offers the most chances to win.

Generally there is the following crucial distinction between playing on the old style 3 reel pokies and the latest 5 reel video type pokies games.

Five reel pokies have high volatility meaning that they pay out big but infrequently (high risk, high reward)
Three reel pokies have low volatility offering smaller winnings but paying out more often.

Understanding this difference as well as the specifics of the game you're playing (what are the paylines? what's the scatter and wild symbols? what brings up the jackpot etc?) will make all the difference to your gameplay and enjoyment

Bonus Rounds

Play bonus rounds: Online pokies games have some of the best bonuses of any casino game, so our next online pokies tip is to use bonus rounds to increase your winnings. Bonus rounds are not only fun and exciting, they also give you the chance to win big without risking everything.

Bankroll Management

Play within your limits: Pokies are an inexpensive game to play, but that doesn't mean that you can play with more than you have. These tips are not designed to maximize your fun while playing pokies they are designed to help you win money and in order to win you need to keep playing.

Before you sit down to play decide on an amount you are willing to spend, and never go over that predetermined limit. Some days you'll be a big winner, and other days you won't, but if you always stick to your limit, you'll be able to keep playing pokies no matter what kind of luck you're having. Playing pokies in this way is what we call smart gambling and gambling responsibly!

Set Winnings Aside

Keep your winnings separate: This simple tip deals with holding onto your funds during a winning streak. If you're already winning big, take a moment to take some of your winnings from the machine and put them back into your online casino account. That way, if the winning streak ends you won't spend all your winnings. It might be hard to take a break when you're on a roll, but you'll always wind up a winner.

Play Max Lines and Bets

All the paylines and coin size: If you're planning on having a go at one of the progressive pokies you should know that most progressive games require the maximum bet to have a chance to win the progressive jackpot. A lot of pokies machine tips remind you to bet small and watch you're bank roll, which is true, but if you're going for the big, progressive jackpot you have to be playing the maximum paylines and coin size to have a chance of winning. Read more about progressive jackpots. 

Playing pokies at traditional and online casinos is a great way to have fun, and possibly win some of the biggest jackpots in the casino, but make sure you follow these online pokies machine tips to maximize your experience and your winnings!