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\"Calendar\"Gamblers are always looking for tricks and hints on how to increase their chances of winning and get an edge over everybody else. This can lead to some pretty crazy theories and ideas.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is that the outcome of every spin of every slot machine is decided by a random number generator<\/a> (RNG) which has no idea who is spinning or how long they have been playing. Each spin is treated individually and is not affected by the outcome of the spin before it or the spin that follows.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the same story for other online casino games \u2013 the outcome is decided completely at random unless you are playing poker against another human being, for example.<\/p>\n

So then, does that end the article? No. Because even though the above is true, there are a few other things which come into play that, while they won\u2019t affect the outcome of your play from one spin\/hand to the next, can make a difference to the outcome of your overall session.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not by much, but it\u2019s there. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n

Give Me Those Tips<\/h2>\n

\"Online<\/p>\n

Alright alright keep your hair on.<\/p>\n

They aren\u2019t really tips, they are more like practical considerations. Like we said, you can\u2019t get one up on the machine itself, but you can think smart. Casino\u2019s have their busy periods and slower periods just like any other business, so in their slower periods they want to encourage people to play and stimulate profits, right?<\/p>\n

Now you\u2019re thinking.<\/p>\n

Holidays<\/h3>\n

\"ChristmasAll online casinos have offers and bonuses throughout the year, but not all promotions were made equal and you will often find the best offers during the Summer when the weather is good and people would rather be outside sunning themselves and having an ice cream.<\/p>\n

Although winter tends not to be so good for offers per se, specific holidays tend to be a good time, so Christmas, New Year, Halloween etc. Winter is colder and darker so people tend to stay at home more often so traffic is already high at the online casino. But at Christmas, for example, there are other things going on and business dips, so…<\/p>\n

\u2026out come the seasonal offers to tempt players away from their turkey and mulled wine. Actually, the casino is probably also aware that you will likely be at least a few glasses of wine in, and booze makes gamers over confident.<\/p>\n

The point here is that if you know when the best offers are you can take advantage by playing when they are active, reaping all the extra\u2019s that they provide.<\/p>\n

Tournaments<\/h3>\n

\"SlotThese are also called \u2018Races\u2019 at some casino\u2019s, but they are the same thing. They are leaderboard competitions usually lasting between 1-7 days, with the top scoring players winning extra cash at the end of the allotted time.<\/p>\n

You just play as normal and you tot up points as you win, but timing can be the difference between a winning spot and a losing one because if you join the tournament too late you have a lot of catching up to do. Conversely, if you start playing the slot in question before the tournament has begun you will be wasting funds on spins that aren\u2019t scoring you any points.<\/p>\n

Some tournaments have an entry fee, some use your funds as normal, and occasionally they are free to enter. The way points are scored changes too, and some are fairer than others in that the amount you stake doesn\u2019t matter, it\u2019s only the wins that count.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not really important here though, what\u2019s important is that you get in right at the start of the race to give yourself the best chance of finishing in a paying position. Do that, and you are boosting your profits without any extra risk.<\/p>\n

Mood<\/h3>\n

\"GrumpyDon\u2019t play when you are grumpy guys. We make bad decisions when you are grumpy, all of us. The same goes for when we have had a few down the pub, it makes you over confident and under responsible.<\/p>\n

The best time to play is when you are in a good mood and in control. That way you can enjoy your session without getting angry at losing streaks or staking more than usual in frustration, and you can stick to any limits you have set for yourself.<\/p>\n

This won\u2019t improve your chances of winning but it will keep your losses down, as well as your blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Progressive Jackpots<\/h3>\n

\"JackpotThe best you can really do here is guestimate \u2013 that\u2019s not a typo, it\u2019s a cross between \u2018guess\u2019 and \u2018estimate\u2019, good eh?<\/p>\n

If a jackpot that usually pays out \u00a37million+ is currently sitting a \u00a31.5million, chances are it won\u2019t be paying out again for a while, so playing it and hoping for a big win could be futile. This is not guaranteed of course, it\u2019s all random, but you might be better off going to another game which feels closer to breaking point.<\/p>\n

You can track any specific progressive jackpot\u2019s historical payouts, so you can get to know them a little bit. If you notice that a particular jackpot is higher than it has ever been before then you might decide that now is as good a time as any to get involved.<\/p>\n

Online Poker<\/h3>\n

\"\"This one seems a bit predatory but it can serve as a warning just as much as advice, so we will list it anyway.<\/p>\n

Online poker players know that late Friday and Saturday nights can be a good time to take on an opponent. This is because a lot of people come home after a heavy night and fancy a few hands before bed, and as we keep saying, booze does not help us make good decisions.<\/p>\n

If you pitch a semi-professional online poker player against a barely sober barely awake enthusiast who do you think is going to win?<\/p>\n

So, if the latter sounds like you then change your habits!<\/p>\n

Myths<\/h3>\n

\"FakeWe have heard a few so let\u2019s dispel some of them for you.<\/p>\n

Number 1: <\/strong>We have heard it said that since a large proportion of activity at online casinos happens at the end of the month, this must be the best time to play. Why else would so many people play at this time?<\/p>\n

Well, probably because they have money left at the end of the month before their next pay check so they can afford to. That\u2019s one reason<\/p>\n

Number 2: <\/strong>We have also heard slots referred to as hot or cold, as in, \u201cGonzo\u2019s Quest is hot at the moment, it keeps paying out\u201d. This over simplifies the way slots work.<\/p>\n

It might be paying out, but it\u2019s still random, and just because other people have been winning it doesn\u2019t alter your chances of being any more or less fortunate. This is another great demonstration of randomness in action; sometimes it pays and sometimes it doesn\u2019t, but every spin still has the same chances of winning regardless.<\/p>\n

Number 3: <\/strong>Ever heard of win cycles? The theory is that a slot goes through a cycle of building up money before it starts to drop big payouts. Then it goes back to stockpiling and repeats.<\/p>\n

This, again, is untrue. And probably illegal. We hate to keep banging the same drum here but every single spin is independent from the last; so the RNG doesn\u2019t know how much money a slot has taken, another piece of software does that, the RNG just cycles through outcomes until you tell it stop.<\/p>\n

What About Physical Casinos?<\/h2>\n

\"Casino\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the same deal as far as the randomness of each hand or spin is concerned, but there are a few things to consider that will affect your experience:<\/p>\n