Finding Loose Slots

Because loose slots attract more slots action, the casino spends a lot of effort placing these machines in areas where they will be seen the most. If you understand what strategies they use, you can use them to your advantage. But keep in mind that slot machine placement is somewhat like a poker game - if slot players learn where the loose slots are located and take advantage of that knowledge, then casino executives will then mix up their strategy and move the machines around.

  • Near the change booths - casinos want other players who are waiting in line to get change to hear the sounds and see the slot players winning money. This will motivate these players to get more change and play more.

  • On elevated carousels - the reason why these slots are usually loose is a simple one - because the machines are visible from nearly any angle on the gaming floor.

  • Near the coffee shop/cafe/snack bar - casinos often place their best machines in these locations to motivate players to eat quickly and get back to the gaming floor as soon as possible. When a player takes a break for drinks or food it's time spent not playing. No play means no revenue for the casino.

  • Slot aisles known as "crosswalks" - crosswalks are areas that players must walk through to get to other slot aisles. The casinos want slot players to witness frequent jackpot payouts. People passing by using these pathways are more likely to be drawn into the main slot aisles, where the medium and tight machines are waiting to fleece them.

  • The older places near the north end of the Strip may set their machines looser to try and draw players away from the newer, fancier resorts.

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Finding Loose Slots

HPG ADMIN on February 27, 2013