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Of Naked Pulls and Loss Limits (2 of 2)

The way that wise slots players determine this is based on the concept of limiting one’s “naked pulls,” or losing spins. Statistics tell us that, if we keep playing the slots, we are bound to win eventually. There is no guarantee, however, that it will be on the machine we are playing. Therefore, when playing either the online slots or the terminal games at your favorite casino, you need to pick a certain number of losses at which you will get up and leave the game – no questions, no reservations. If you have not gotten a return over a set number of plays, you must assume that the game is a cold one.

Experts suggest that you select a number between seven and fourteen. You will need at least seven spins to get a feel for your luck on any given machine, but you must not allow your plays to climb too high into the teens before cutting your losses. Pick this number before you sit down and start playing. Write it down on a slip of paper and have a friend hold it, if you must. It’s a contract with yourself. You shouldn’t click or pull that slot game even ONCE beyond the limit you have pre-established – that way, you minimize the amount of money you are losing on a cold title.

You also need to keep your loss limits in mind. Let’s say that your naked pulls limit is eleven. Maybe you win a small amount after eight spins, and then after nine, and then lose seven times in a row. Sure, you haven’t broken your “deal,” but you aren’t making money, either! You need to set a loss limit – sixty percent is a good one – as a backup to safeguard your bankroll. At the end of the day, playing the slots is fun and one certainly expects to lose some money… but you always want to stay solvent, so you can keep coming back for more action.

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