Most people look at the vast array of machines and think they all alike. They see a handle, a slot and flashing lights and assume one is as good as the next. Not all machines are the same and the way to know one from the other is to learn how to read a machine by looking at the machines pay table. The glass on the front of the machine contains info that will help you determine the type of machine.
The pay schedule will help you determine the type of machine. Listed on the glass will be the denomination of the machine and pay table. The schedule will help you decide if the machine is a multiplier,progressive or a buy-a-pay machine
The multiplier machine has a payout for each winning symbol and the number of coins played multiplies the payout. The bonus multipliers machine operates the same way as the multiplier except that it offers a bonus when you play multiple coins and win the jackpot. Three sevens may pay one thousand for one coin and ten thousand for multiple coins. You need to decide if the bonus is worth playing the extra coins. In most cases you will want to play extra coins in these machines. The multiple pay lines are becoming more popular and people are using more bets when they play
