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Better Slot Wins For Sleepyheads?

Recently, gambling expert John Robison fielded a question about whether a good night’s sleep could potentially help one win big on one’s slot machine of choice. Robison is the author of a syndicated column that appears in several American newspapers and on a handful of the choicest gambling sites on the World Wide Web. This particular letter was penned by reader “Sail,” the same loyal reader who asked if horoscopes could accurately forecast big casino wins.

This question actually isn’t as ludicrous as the one related to star signs, because there is more than a bit of the hint of truth to it. Granted, a full eight hours of shut-eye on the comfiest mattress in the most quiet and dark room in the world would no more effectively impact one’s slot performance than a lucky charm, a picture of a loved one on the pokey, or – dare we say it – a promising star chart! We all have our little superstitions, but the key thing is to not get carried away in them. A firm grasp on reality is probably a gambler’s best friend.

But that’s not to say that a good night’s rest cannot help your slot game performance. A calm and energetic player will undoubtedly enjoy their gambling experience more, and handle their losses more gracefully. If someone is playing a poker-based slot game, staying unstressed and attentive will help them accurately identify potential winning combinations, and decide whether to hold or continue betting. That’s about all a good night’s sleep can be counted on for, however – it’s not going to win a jackpot for you, sleepyhead!

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