I love it when the person next to me wins. I tend to completely stop what I am playing and watch their machine and cheer their success. It is fun to rally those around us. It keeps the mood light and it is also fun to meet other people in the casino. I would categorize myself as an entertainment player for sure.
100% if your betting $100 a spin and hit 50k im not that happy but if your betting less then like $5 a spin and hit 10k im really happy for you. Which onr you think will help out the most?
@@1lilcrazyazn I agree, I was at Caesars Palace walked by high limit, casually watched a guy hit for 18k but he was betting 125$ a spin and got the bonus on dragon link
I was an entertainment gambler for the first few months of gambling and then one time I took $50 with me and won $18,000 with it. It's crazy how the whole experience changes for you. Every feeling after that is just multiplied and it almost feels like you took some drugs or something. Ever since that night, I go into the casino, trying my absolute damndest to be an entertainment gambler with a small budget but I don't think I can ever get over the high feeling I once had on that night and always end up playing the same way I did after I won. I'd say I've definitely given it all back by now and lost more as well. Dangerous game, this gambling is.
I'm always thankful just to double my money. I usually take $100 and break it down to 5, $20 sessions. If I can at least double each of the $20 sessions, I'm happy. I do 25¢ denom, 1-5 credits. Usually do well. Stay disciplined and realistic.
My wife is in category 1 and I'm in category 2. We usually take $500 for her and $500 for me. Keep our bet range from $1 to $5, depending on what we play. Obviously averaging around a $2.50 bet. My recent hand pay of $1,500 was on a $2.25 bet. In the end, our sole purpose is to have fun. That's all that matters. My only opinion is, like the stock market, only risk what you are willing to lose. Just my 2 cents.
I also take $500, but ill do $10 bets and get hand pays all the time. you have to be picky what to play though and read the machine, you can tell within a few spins if its active or not.
I love all your content. You really care about us out here instead of showing off how big your bankroll is and making high bets. People like us would love to bet and win big but cant. So I really appreciate your kind and caring content ❤❤❤
Bottom line is this. DO NOT GAMBLE WHAT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE. If all you can afford is $20 to lose, play .25. I have seen many people play 5 lines or 1 line for a penny a line, and they were just as happy as they could be. Stick with that rule always. Just go in thinking that gambling is entertainment. If you win, fantastic! If not, it's gone. Don't look back. No regrets. If you stick with the rule, You could afford to lose it. Don't try to win it back. It's not going to happen. Don't go sneaking off to the ATM to get more money. Be done.
I'm an entertainment low budget gambler. I've been on a roll lately, winning $315 w/35-cents bet on Planet Moolah, and got the Unicow bonus for 521 games! I won $436 betting 90-cents on an old school Konami 2-days ago; I was only down $1 when the FG bonus hit!
I have gone sneaking off to the ATM!!! Don't do it. I regretted it, and didn't do it again. Only bet what you brought with you, then leave the casino. I love going to casinos but play much smarter now. Whatever you do, HAVE FUN.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Some of my worst visits are when I get there and win right away. I always seem to feel secure and also think I just drove an hour and I'm not leaving already and then ... wahh waaahhhh.
One thing i would say if you can buy a winners bank . I take it with me to Vegas as well .I do the 5 $20's or 10 $20 After i cash my tickets i keep the original 100 or 200 to play again the remainder i put in my winners bank.
I might have considered the high limit gambler, I live in a Midwest but go to Vegas monthly, I bring between 20-40k every time I go, I've lost it all at times but at times I've tripled my money, I keep very detailed records of my gambling, I'm up, but I only play low volatility games bet level $20-$100 a spin, I'm retired, sold my business so we have money to play with, good luck to all players regardless of budget
@user-qu4ey5yy3f yeah I know what you mean, had one rep tell me I was winning too much that's why my comps were lowered, but other reps are great, I get free airfare 1st class, any room I want, meals, free play I'm having a blast
I was playing a machine and left. About 3 minutes later I walked by that same machine and somebody who was making the exact same bet I was making won a little over $10,000 jackpot and was waiting to be paid. I understand that even if I stayed at the machine the chances I would have hit the jackpot is almost impossible because of how the random number generator works but it still makes you go "Well of course, it only happens to everyone else and never me!".
That happened to me as the person hitting the jackpot. I with my last $30 out of $100 sat at an empty Frankenstein machine of 2 , and both sides of me were packed with players!! I didn’t notice the pay table, well, $1.20 a spin , on third spin I got 1 flaming green head hitting the major for $500 X 2!!! It payed $2,003.00!!! I was in SHOCK!!! Then stupid me stayed in casino and put it all back 😡😡
Haha, that happened to me about 9 years ago. Early one morning I was playing a sevens game for about three hours straight. I had to pee so bad but I didn’t want to get up. It got to the point to where I was about to pee myself so I cashed out, ran to the bathroom, not even 2 minutes later I run back to the machine and there’s a old lady smiling at me saying I did it. $38K win. I wasn’t even gone for two minutes. Talk about being pissed, I should’ve just peed on the floor 😂
I think every person that gambles to try and win should watch everyone of your videos. The education is beyond insane and people have to be crazy if they are not listening. Thank you for your words of knowledge.
I commented last night that I messed up and went in with I game plan and completely lost in walking in the door. Totally made up for it this morning sticking to your tips. 80$-310$ first game. In and out! This is a good win for me. Thank u!!
I am an entertainment gambler every day! Unless I win a jackpot, that is where I'll stay too! I do enjoy talking to other people at the casino and sometimes when I see someone win something big, I'll ask if they spent more than they got. It's amazing how many people say that they came out even or even lost after winning the jackpot.
@barjer54 I hit the Jackpot ($11,486) playing Bao Zhu Zhao fu...I put $20 and played 15 of it and popped the green one, filled in all the squares to hit the grand. I GOT MY MONEY AND IMMEDIATELY WENT HOME! 😂😂. The highest amount I play on slots is 1.50 - 1.76. I mostly bet the min. tho.
That was a really good video, particularly the part where you explain winning credits. 30 credits can win a few bucks or thousands…I am a gambler for sure, but do not have a problem with spending bill money. I have won hundreds of handpays and was thrilled each time, especially winning an $80k jackpot once. I only go to a casino about 4 times per year because I live in Georgia and have to travel a bit to get to one…which is probably a good thing! 😂 I love watching you play.
I’m a low budget gambler looking to hit the big one lol but I’m transitioning to a bankroll builder I love your channel because you post both your wins and losses
Try the regular Dancing Drum machine with the 5 cent denomination on the front. The regular line hits AND the bonus spin feature can pay out well. I've hit 50 to 300 dollars on a 90 cent bet, and 100 to 500 dollars on a 1.80 bet. You can hit those amounts on regular and bonus feature spins.
Me too it's crazy cause all my hand pays have been on low budget . I have played 5 dollar bets never get anything. My lowest bet was 20 cents a spin at Circus Circus on the 4th spin won $1639.
I’m so glad someone is explaining this. I see so many people get deceived by some of the slot influencers “win” and think it’s easy. I always look for how much they win compared to their bets. Anything below 200x their bet should not be considered huge wins. I also know over time, casino will always win, especially on slots.
I started a low budget gambler only bringing $50 then eventually after I hit my first hand pay ($4,500 on a 2.25 bet) I slowly started to realize it was just luck that day and I now bring around $500-1k on average, some days I hit handpays some days I’m up a few hundred and many times that 500-1k disappears. Definitely be smart with your bankroll and even if you win 30% of what you brought be satisfied and leave and use that another day. The days I chase are the days I end up with my biggest losses and the days I focus on enjoying myself are the days I have my best wins. Bring what you can afford to lose and you’ll hit a jackpot eventually if you haven’t already.
I am definitely an entertainment player. I love the ambience, the bells, the whistles, and of course the winning sometimes I just love the atmosphere the whole experience. It’s fun.
Also remember RUclipsrs can be deceptive and only show the sessions they won, clip together a whole bunch of wins and you look like a superstar that knows everything lol. I know at least 3 channels that do this for huge views/popularity. Then when you watch someone like Vegas Matt or NG you can see the real life ups and downs that are real life.
Definitely! I'll give an example: I was watching VegasLowRoller (very questionable branding imo, at least at this stage) for a little while, but became disinterested pretty quickly because while I think he is genuinely quite likable as a person, I just disliked the approach he took with his content and how he depicted his wins and losses and also relying on those same cringe sensationalist preview images in his videos. It just smacked as disingenuous to me. Again: I'm genuinely happy for him and he seems very likable, but I just wish he approached the framing of his content differently. Cowboy Slots obviously does exaggerative thumbnails and the like too, but I personally prefer the way he frames his content comparatively more because it's more objective and rooted in context with how he guides us through his processes.
@HummingbirdInAHurricane ya I totally get it, I was playing at Aliante last December (I play all reels with free games) I kept hearing somebody just acting strange at a machine directly behind me, I didn't think much about it but he was getting loud and odd, I turned around and it was Vegaslowroller. I walked over to say hello and on my way he hit a jackpot lol. I also can't do cheesy thumbnails, Cowboy does them in a respectable way. Dudes putting their hands on their cheeks or ridiculous facial expressions is something I also can't follow or do lol.
Very proud of you Brently. I've been with you for years, met you and Mark and learned alot from you. Be encouraged. You still deliver great content brother. Keep up your good work.
I’m an entertainment player until budget builds up too gambler status. You are correct about the two categories. I enjoy both after bills are paid, thank you
Went to Vegas this week with $1000 Bankroll. Played slots for 4 days using your videos, Came home with $700.00 so I lost $300.00. Had a lot of fun. Noticed that a lot of the Bank roll machines were not in most casinos. I think video poker is the way to go!
I know Brantley works for/partnered with casinos but this channel is the most real and honest I’ve ever seen. It’s as simple as he keeps it. Simple ain’t always easy but this info is so important
You are so right. I know this is true, but I still find myself falling into the trap that I'm just not as lucky as other people. I know one woman who gets free suites on cruises because of her level of gambling (all slots). I recently found out she's lost tens of thousands of dollars. I couldn't live with t hat.
Years ago I was playing alongside two 30-something women playing max bet @ $2. They kept getting bonuses while my machine kept robbing me @ 40-60 cents. It turned out that one of them was $80K in debt and was pissed off that her hubby refused to file bankruptcy with her. THAT got my attention! My perceived envy at her winning turned to instant horror.
Not sure if there is an exact category that fits me. Up until 5 years ago my slot gambling was +/- 2 x month with a $500 bank roll each session = an annual gambling bankroll of $12-$15k which is what I determined I personally could afford to loose. Even if I won other than a decent jackpot which was rare, I would play back most of my smaller wins. And not only did I walk out of the casino more often than not a self inflicted looser, at my level of play spread over the course of a year the comps I got like free buffets, toasters, and $50 in free play here and there were worthless to me. Realizing all this, I decided which took discipline to stop all land based casino gambling and only gamble on my cruises which I usually took no more than 2 x year. Doing this allowed me to take on each of my 2 x year cruises 1/2 for each my annual gambling bankroll which I had enough bankroll to play +/- $1k for each day of my cruises. And having that type of daily bankroll and playing only slots like Dancing Drums, 88 Fortunes, etc. that pay pretty good line pays, in playing back a good number of my smaller wins being $100 or less, by 3/4 of the way through a cruise I usually achieved a point total of 30k or above that would pretty much guarantee me a same level future cruise comp. So even if I blew through my annual gambling bankroll of +/- $12k divided between each of my 2 cruises, I always got comped back another cruise after each for me and a guest which dollar value is in the $4k range after you deduct out the costs like port charges and other fees all cruisers have to pay. I look at it this way, for the same $$ risk and possible loss, a comp back of a $4k valued cruise beats a $12 valued toaster hands down!!! And I might add, I have won some pretty decent jackpots on my cruise the largest being $8k which happened on the 1st night of one of my cruises. And that $8k jackpot went right in my cabin safe and came home with me. 😁
So true! I’ve definitely lost and left with my head hanging low after trying to push it too far, and I know all of this information! Never hurts to have a reminder. Great video Brantley thank you
I am definitely on the entertainment path, every time. Even if I happen to win a larger payout, I don't generally up my play. If I take $500, I will put $100 into a $5 denom and play one credit, making sure I'm not missing any features. I may or may not play the full $100, depending on if I am enjoying it. My normal is fifty cent denom, 3 credits.
@@vickifeeback168 my next visit I will go with winnings from previous trip. I go casino monthly but usually with previous winnings or no more than $300 to build up
One other mistake is listening to other slot players outside of the casinos. You know the ones that are always bragging about their big wins. What they don’t tell you is how much they put in to get that big win, and they will almost certainly not tell about all their losses, and bad days at the casino.
This is a great video because even if we are armed with the knowledge of a safe bankroll for our lifestyle it’s easy to get caught up in the casino. Seeing the videos of people winning constantly does make you want to play outside your budget sometimes. Grateful for your channel, Gamble Smart and the community forums on your website because now I know better how to manage my bankroll, build my bankroll and about the volatility of machines, I now carry a lockbox (and I keep a bank in my hotel room or my car that you can’t get into without a can opener) and I can walk out of the casino not feeling like crap because I actually kept my winnings. Even responsible people get sucked into the casinos tricks so it’s ok to arm yourself with tools for success. There’s nothing wrong with you if can’t control yourself in a casino, it’s designed that way but if you set up failsafes for yourself you’ll feel way happier about playing. Also, your account and gamble safe supports people who may have an issue with gambling and offer support and I think that’s phenomenal. ❤
Hi Brantley, thanks for the great vid,. I remind myself when I see people betting big, I stop and realize that my $500 is equivalent to someone else's $1500 cuz that's their budget and lifestyle. You, Ethan, Marc and Dave are the best when it comes to smart and knowledgeable gambling. I have definitely learned so much from you guys thanks 👍
All these huge Casinos were and still are, built on the backs of losers.You are spot on Brantley. I commented on another one of these You tube slot channels ( I won’t mention names) as to why he only showed his wins. Surprisingly he replied, “ well the losses are boring to watch for my viewers”. Trust me, you can go to a Casino and lose 10 times in a row if you get on a losing streak, it can put you in a bad place if you’re not careful.👍
Subscribed! Thank you! Definitely felt the psychological warfare in Atlantic City recently. Got a late night 2800 hand pay on the machine with the dancing Irish guys but spent a chunk trying to get the "must pay by" on an Ainsworth slot 😂
I am definitely a gambler but I never spend more than I can afford to lose, I only bring cash and leave credit/ debit cards at home and I bring the lockbox. Since finding this channel and learning them tricks from you my experience is always entertaining and mostly profitable. Thanks for all you do Brantley, education is key. Great job Ethan, it just keeps getting better and better 😁
Biggest thing is that on social media, players 1) tend to post their big wins rather than their big losses 2) The Algorithm brings the big wins to the front because people enjoy watching them. Also, slot channels are businesses and the gambling losses are just a necessary business expense.
Love your videos. Before watching you i used to almost never bring money home and now i been bring home money about 90% of the time. Still havent got a jackpot yet.
For us, we play to have fun, and if we win on our budget, it's more exciting. My husband recently played the gold Buffalo with only. 40 cents in the machine. He kept hitting retriggers, and bonuses. He cashed out with over $1400. It was not something we put bigger bets. Sometimes we win, and sometimes we really win!
As usual, great info. I preach this to everyone that says the same thing about people hitting big wins when they don't. 30 credits are 30 credits, stay within your budget.
Everyone that gambles should have a plan. 1) take what you’re comfortable losing. 2) when it’s gone you’re done. 3) set a winning amount that you’ll stop at. 4) if you win a nice amount walk away. Go buy something you want but don’t need. Stick to a few of these and you’ll return home happy,entertained, and you’ll have a nice little goodie you wanted. Keep to your ground rules. Then win or lose you’ll be proud of your restraint. Definitely don’t drink over your normal amount at the casino. Rational will go out the window. Personally I don’t drink anyway so I mainly keep to my own rules.
Like you said, I pretty much knew all of this, but I really liked how you broke it down to a simple explanation and it’s great advice to keep in mind! I’m heading to Vegas in a couple of days and this video came at a perfect time for me. Thank you! I guess I’m an entertainment gambler, but I have a strong desire to make a few bucks. I usually start with about $500 budget, but I’ve never had a jackpot and I usually win some at the beginning, but end up loosing it all before the trip is over. It’s like my luck just runs out after the first night. I need to keep myself focused and only play “budget building” games for the first 2 days. And if I win some, only use my winnings on the last night.
Good luck in Vegas. Try the old fashioned slots in Four Queens. No bells and whistles, just plain bars, 7s, cherries and/ or stars. Like Brantley says, ‘Stick to your budget’👍🏼👍🏼🎰🤠
the psychological effect is so real! My casino (Canadian) had some machines set to be a handpay at $500. After Covid- they changed those same bank of machines to handpay at $1000. Tons of people constantly say “these are so tight now, they lowered the rtp, there aren’t nearly as many jackpots on this game since covid etc” but it’s because they changed the handpay to double the amount as before!! 😹😹
It’s simple the more Moolah you have the better your chances are at hitting a jackpot. A higher bankroll always gives you a lot better chances than going to a casino with $20-50 . I will never go to any casino with less than $400 in freeplay and I always go with at least $500 of my own cash in case my free play burns quickly. Good luck everyone 🍀
As a passed professional gambler, I now play to win an amount rather than a Jackpot. Line hits give me far more profit than the occasional Jackpot because I don’t play for the Jackpot. 50 lines at maximum or multi ways plus bonuses give me a regular profit because I won’t give all the winnings back. I rarely play bigger denominations and if I do, it’s only 5 bets, then back to the 50 lines which then seem to be higher pays than average for a while. I realise that is probably a bias but doesn’t matter as I don’t rely on it. Great channel.
Yes luck is also involved. Thanks for all the good advice. Last year put 100$ played wicked wheel and won 270$ Put the 270 in a nearby Tripple Stars and cashed out $ 740. Played on that $ 740 dollars for the whole 7 days I was in Vegas. Put 200$ in a China Shores machine 2 days later and got full screen of bonus symbols! 375 free spins and won 1280$ jackpot and my first handpay ever. Also be observant too. Saw a guy putting a lot of money into a 5 dollar wheel of fortune he won nothing . I went over and 3 spins later won $800. No spin just 7's and a double diamond line pay. Walked away. Really wanted to try for a spin but decided 755$ profit on 3 15$ spins was pretty decent.
Aloha From Hawaii; Very well explained about the credits. We have to fly from Hawaii to LV to do any kind of gamboling, so when we come to LV we tend to focus on enjoying ourselves. Frankly, I would rather go to Disneyland or shopping (I hate shopping) but winning even a little is good for the soul. Main thing is to enjoy yourself.
I'm so glad I found Cowboy Slots about 8 months ago. They are educational and informative. I would love a hand pay but I'm an Entertainment Player about $100. But I play 5x Slots and won 3,000 nickels. That's a $150 but I was playing 75cents! I was happy! I avoid high volatility since I've started watching y'all, and learned to set myself a cash out point - like you've done.
Thank you for pointing out the obvious; individuals like myself occasionally need to be reminded of these fundamental realities. I must acknowledge, I stopped playing slots for a specific reason, but then I watched videos of winners, which reminded me of the fun of winning, but I forgot how hard it felt to lose. Sometimes people such as myself, need to remember of these things. Thank you again, relapses do happen.
People say don't bet money you can't afford to lose, but I think psychologically there's more to it than that. I tell all of my students don't bet money that will make you angry or upset if you lose. Someone may be able to easily afford $1,000 loss but it'll make them upset when they do lose it and they end up still trying to chase it to get it back. Doyle brunson once said to be great at poker you have to develop a disdain for money. I don't think that's required to do casual gambling, but you have to develop an air of nonchalance when you lose the money that you bring with you otherwise you run the risk of getting an ulcer and chasing money and digging yourself a bigger hole.
The casino definitely has a pull on me where I feel all logic goes out the window and I just run to whichever machines look luckiest and I'll win but find it very difficult to step away after winning. Gonna be in Vegas tomorrow for the grand prix weekend thanks for this video 🙏
This video is right on the money. I love watching the big spenders as I know that whilst they treat the money like confetti which they obviously can afford to do; I cannot. Sometimes I wonder why they appear to get so stuck on the demonation and bet amount or pokie (slot) machine. The videos I like watching the most are the players who play from start to finish and also give a running commentary on how much they're up or down as part of their pokie session. These players are more real to my way of thinking. What it also teaches me is what pokie machines to avoid like the plague - especially for a small budget. One of my sayings is: "Be happy with the small wins as they sure add up over time". I can walk into a club sit down at a pokie machine and if I win, then cash out and go home. Sometimes less than five minutes at the club. Other times I gradually build up over time and then go home. Or and yes, like every other pokie player there are times that I lose either quickly or over time. I've learnt not to chase the Major or the Grand Jackpot. They will come in their own good time.
Excellent reality check for a lot of players out there. The wife and I vary a bit between low betting for sometimes hours to betting a bit higher for a shorter period depending on our budget for the day. In the end we're mainly there for fun, and hey, if we hit a solid payout, awesome, that just goes into our slot budget for the next time we play.
Used to go every weekend, but got paid for it. Would take $20. Only and play for fun. Sometimes I would win and that money went in our trip jar. Absolutely never took more with us.
Great video Brantley, and let me say up front, this comment does not apply to you at all because you are a very responsible poster. I think a lot of people fall for the illusion that a lot of influencers like the "lucky" guy or the chick from Atlanta portray which is that winning happens more than losing. To me this is like encouraging an alcoholic to take a drink and I think these influencers will have to answer to God one day for profiting while leading others down a bad path. I would not want to be in their shoes. Thank you, though Brantley, for being responsible in your videos. You’ve probably saved a lot of potential addicts from alot of misery by promoting responsibility.
I bring 100 ( in 20s) 5 machines. I cash out if the machine plays good. At 25.00 or more.. next machine put in a 20 ... cash out 25.00 or more I usually bring home a profit 📈
I used to worry about how much I was losing. Now I make sure I have enough to do what I want within reason. Win or lose just enjoy the game. Spend a little more and Eureka I start coming home with cash. Never totally broke and can say I had a gr😅eat time. Thank you for your advice and videos.
I am definitely an entertainment player. Mostly because I keep myself on a budget when I go to a casino and stick to what money I bring to gamble with. For example last month I was in Las Vegas and set myself to a budget of $400 dollars a day for three days. I wanted to try Cherries Jubilee $1 denom and actually won twice. I took my winnings and locked them up in the safe in the room and came home with my winnings. Enough to pay for my next trip to Las Vegas. I tend to be more comfortable on the $1 to .25 cent denom slots and I prefer the older three reel slots than the newer video/cartoon version. This video helped me to realize more of the type of player on slots that I am. Thanks for all the work and advice you give on this channel. Great job! 😊🎰
Love your advice! I play for entertainment but wishing I was a gambler. My budget keeps me in check. I love the top dollar machine with a $6.00 bet but I only play it when I feel I have an extra $100 to lose. Gambling is still gambling at the end of the day.
For the Indian casinos, my husband and I take money that we can afford to spend and/or lose, in addition to any free play given. If we come home with a win bigger than what we started with, those funds are placed back into our gambling fund for the next visit. If either one of us hits a jackpot (it's only happened once so far), then we take the payout and deposit in the bank to hold for any possible taxes that may occur. We have fun, but we are always thinking smart about the process. On our bigger trips to Reno or Las Vegas, we carry larger amounts that we determine how much to spend for each day we are there. If our funds go quickly, then we slow things down a bit to extend the cash. If Reno or Vegas gets really greedy, we completely stop and go home the next day (we are within driving distance of both locations, living in Northern California). We don't mess around, as long as we continue to think of those adventures as entertainment, and any extra money we win is just THAT.😊 We enjoy the channel and the great info that should have people thinking about what gambling really is.
I love your videos. You really do try to teach the truth. You're the only Slots RUclipsr I really trust. Thank you for what you do. I wished I had the info from your videos 20 years ago.
I think for me its certain people I know that, in general seem to win more often on slots. They are just like myself as in terms of budget and style of play, but when they go out they just seem more lucky. We all have that one person we know who seems to always "win" or hit something when they go to casino and play slots, while we sit bewildered.
Great video You don’t need to bet big to win big. I’ve hit 3 huge Grand from 55k-59k with a $5 bet and on free play. Watch the grands hit max and just bet low. Key is timing and luck. Yes you can win bigger payout betting big but you can betting low. Once you have a feel of playing, you kinda know when to walk or not. More importantly have fun and never be upset if you lose. If you play long enough you will win huge ❤
@@petermedley607 I flew from Canada to Vegas a few years ago. My gambling budget was 20 dollars. I doubled my money. I left with 40 dollars . I’m going back again soon.
I'm also in the gambler category but my obligations come first and I never fail to take care of those first......going to the casino is my only social time. I enjoy seeing and visiting with the other regulars and employees, plus, I just enjoy gambling. When I quit having fun, I go home. That was a great video Brantley....I know I'll never be able to bet like some I watch on Utube but it's fun to watch nonetheless.
Absolutely agree with you, I generally hit as soon as I begin playing, so I have all night to either loan money to my bestie or eat. 😊however, if it's not my night, I accept that fact and go home. There's no shame in that, and I feel great knowing that I still have my money in the morning 😅
Excellent video Brantley, as always. I try to set an “entertainment“ budget - that’s my gambling budget. I call that my right front pocket money. My left front pocket money is for food and tips. In the event I win big, that money goes into my wallet and goes home.
Great video Brantley. You are on point with the facts. I’m an entertainment gambler on a small budget. I know in advance I’m here for fun. If I win a small jackpot I’m happy. If I’m on a losing streak. I quit and take break I know in my heart or budget that casino always win
Live in the Midwest and my local has a core group of GoldClub/Elite members who practically live at the casino. You can often recognize them by a jacket given to high rollers w the casino logo on it. Folks wear them w pride... One day when I was at our County courthouse, I recognized a lady highroller wearing the jacket. She was at the Treasurers office and trying to work out a payment plan for her home to not go up for a Tax Sale😮. Quite a sobering contrast - you never know.
The talk of the IRS raising the jackpot threshold would honestly hurt business. If it was $5,000 every casino will have infinitely less bells going off and thus less jackpot winners.
If the IRS does that, I will be happy to win $4500, even if it's not technically a hand pay jackpot. I will gladly print out the voucher and take home that money without having to report it for taxes.
Not true, they'll just set a limit at which they hand pay you without the w2g. My local does hand pays for anything above $600 but only w2g for over $1200, makes it seem like jackpots are happening all over the place
@@christianmanzi1975 Larger casinos will not choose to still do handpays below the threshold because of all the time involved in doing so. Locking the machine up for 20-30 minutes a day 50x a day over an entire year certainly loses revenue.
My starting bankroll the other day was $55. I was down $15 when I got on an old school Konami progressive, Wild Tropic. I put $5 in, was down $1 after ladder betting up to $1.50 The FG bonus hit on 90-cents; wilds are held. I cashed out $436 on that bonus! The $15 progressive never hit.
I feel like it's very subjective I've been in the casino and if somebody saw my wins and they would take holy crap this guy is doing great but they don't know that I just dropped 3k and just won $500 so they see it as a giant win, when in reality it was a loss
Also the walking around the casino thing is so true! I kept running into a woman playing the same Ainsworth "must play by" for about $400 for 2 days. She was obsessed! ...but with a bit of walking around, that same slot was in another room with a must play by for over $4k.
I’ve seen two people win the Grand on Dragon Link with the lowest bet (50 cents). In both cases the Grand was over $11,000. I’ve also won the Grand on a $10 bet. So it is certainly possibly to win big with small bets if you get very very lucky!
When it comes to Slots, I'm an entertainment gambler. If I enjoy the theme of a machine I'll play it even if the pay table isn't ideal. When I switch to Tables I tend to get more into The Gambler but my expectations and play switch accordingly.
Great video. Living in the Vegas area it's very easy to get into serious trouble with gambling. I see people who succumb to the addiction and it scares me. I'm an entertainment player. I use free play and bring an additional $100 - $200. Max bet for me is $2 - $5. My goals are simple. Win enough money to grab a few drinks with friends, get Starbucks for a week, or buy tickets to a movie. Really don't need more than that. Appreciate you!
WOW! Such a meaningful video here...some very powerful advice that should be taken to heart from someone that is actually an expert in the field of slots. I lost a lot playing high volatile machines, I did not even know what that meant! Until I learned from you about that! I also tried to do what some of the high limit hot shots on here do...no bueno for me. Thank you for great info you have a good heart for sharing the truth. Thank you!
I go (mainly Vegas) for Entertainment (including free drinks) - otherwise, it's hoping to go home up. In my local casino, if I'm up a bit, I cash out and to treat myself to an overpriced drink from the bar. Great advice.
@CowboySlots Another great video Brantley. This video feels like a follow up video that you made a year ago "Top 5 Reasons You Lose At Slots How To Fix It." It makes me very happy that you have always advocated responsible gambling. 🙂👍
Got into high limit room just after a guy won 200,000$ on a machine, executives were surrounding him with gold $ necklaces and celebrating. It was exciting to see, no idea what he was betting on
Yesterday, I was playing a machine and there was a woman playing the same game (Goblin's Gold) next to me. I ran $100 through the machine and finished down $22. Almost every time I looked over at how she was doing, she was in the free games. I only got the free games twice. It's only natural to wonder why she was having so much luck and I wasn't. But I was happy for her. At least one of us was winning. I never try to compare my self to how/what other people are doing at the casino. I'm definitely an entertainment player. When I first started, I was hoping to be able to consistently do well. Now I just stick to games that I enjoy playing and do my best to hold on the the winnings that I get.
I spent $15 on one machine that really didn't give anything back. Did the lowest bets on it with little to no return. Switched to another machine on the opposite side of the casino, played with $20 and came out winning $261 after so many bets. I dont gamble a lot, so that was awesome to do
One time i took pocket money into the casino and won 34 hundred dollars, last week i took 500 usd and lost it all. You win some you lose some. One of my favorite ways to play is a single line dollar , single line on a three wheel slot
Also people watching the videos online need to remember this.... They rarely post the videos where they lose. The best watched videos are the ones where they WIN, so posting all the losses won't rack up the views they need. For every BIG win they post they probably lost the amount they won or more. That goes back to the categories, they're the "gambler" category and losing 5 or 10k isn't going to put them in financial trouble. I've seen folks at the casino sitting with their head in their hands after taking cash advances on their credit cards and going bust chasing a jackpot. Now the reality sets in they spent all their money and they're in trouble financially. I go with 500-1000 in pocket, and I say it like this "I won't take anything to the casino I'm not willing to toss out the window of a moving car" and I stand on that! I win a lot, but I also LOSE a lot. it's give and take, some days at the casino I walk out empty handed losing money and some days I walk out up a couple grand. If you're ok with leaving empty handed and it won't hurt you financially you're set. Good videos brother!
I am definitely an entertainment player. I go to my favorite casino almost every day. I have a strict max budget of $100, but usually never leave more than $40-$60 down. I see my friends that either work there, or are regulars like me. I always have fun, and I never have to sweat the money angle, because I stay within budget, always. BTW, in 14 years of going almost every day I have never hit a hand pay. Sure, it would be nice, but at my low bet levels it's almost out of the question (a high bet for me is $1.25 LOL). Although many times I will leave ahead, $40-$200, and once I did get an $1197.00 pay out on Wild Wild Nugget with a 50 cent bet. That was awesome!
One of the biggest factors for not winning at slot machines is the explosion of penny ones. Some of these games are really fun, you can win nice hits on them but to get big jackpots it takes higher bets. At the same time you can play less volatile machines with smaller bets which give you better odds of hitting a jackpot but seem boring anymore. Picking the right machine is the true key to winning jackpots and most people don't and that's what the casino is hoping for.
So I live in Texas. Closest casino to me is Winstar which is about 2.5 hours away so I don't play that often. But I do like to play bingo... And I win more than most. A lady walked up to me the other day and said, You win a lot! What's your secret? It's simple I told her... Spend more money.
Just got back from Vegas! Had a blast! Stayed downtown at the Downtown Grand. Found a nice 3 real 25 cent game with a $2 max bet. I cashed out for $300, $400, and $100 from that machine over a few days. Then we went to the MGM Grand for Cherries Jubilee. I started playing one credit. Then two. My friend told me to max bet it and the next pull I won the Jackpot! An attendant had to give me a handpay for $1005. I left Vegas with $700 more than when I left and a small tattoo with my best friend who got a matching little elephant tattoo on our ankles.
A local casino posts jackpot winners on Facebook and without fail there is one lady who constantly posts "oh, finally, they let one person win and it's not even that big." She posted this about a $39,000 jackpot where the lady was spinning at $12.50 a spin. From her posts arguing with others, it was revealed she plays $20 in penny slots regularly and because she never hits a jackpot for thousands, she thinks the casino rigs the games illegally. She seems to think people can become millionaires off of any machine.
My #1 rule and mind set is only gamble an amount that your willing to give away and not effect you in your monthly budget obligation (mortgage, food, bills). If you happened to win any amount stash it aside away from your original set gambling amount and walk away when done. Good luck to all..
I like the differentiation because it will help people evaluate why they are there my casino is definitely not good for bankroll building i use that casino to practice on the machines to get to another's for a bankroll build up but i am into the comps and entertainment 😊
#1. Money, you bring whatever you can afford to lose. #2. Casinos (and gambling in general) are built using psychology. Lotto is the same, you spend $5 for the chance to win a million. although there is no guarantee unless you have every combination possible, which will provide you with a negative ROI. Horse racing is the same, you can bet on every horse in the race and still lose if every horse falls (highly unlikely but possible) I'm an entertainment player, and love the math around gaming. I also love watching people with their various "Cannot lose" strategies (at tables...craps being a good one).
I’ve worked in the industry for 12 years and I always tell people this.
If you double your money, find the nearest exit.
True but hard to do…
@@angelasmith257 especially if it happens early in the night
That’s exactly what I do
What you mean?
@@helenakroush5405if u have $200 and u win $200 LEAVE THE CASINO. Don’t stay and play bc u will more than likely give it all back.
I love it when the person next to me wins. I tend to completely stop what I am playing and watch their machine and cheer their success. It is fun to rally those around us. It keeps the mood light and it is also fun to meet other people in the casino. I would categorize myself as an entertainment player for sure.
When I see people hit it big at the casino; one of the things I look at is what was their denom and their bet amount.
100% if your betting $100 a spin and hit 50k im not that happy but if your betting less then like $5 a spin and hit 10k im really happy for you. Which onr you think will help out the most?
Same
Same
@@1lilcrazyazn I agree, I was at Caesars Palace walked by high limit, casually watched a guy hit for 18k but he was betting 125$ a spin and got the bonus on dragon link
Yes it's all relative you can win 100x your bet on a quarter machine like the big time gamblers betting 500 a bet
I was an entertainment gambler for the first few months of gambling and then one time I took $50 with me and won $18,000 with it. It's crazy how the whole experience changes for you. Every feeling after that is just multiplied and it almost feels like you took some drugs or something. Ever since that night, I go into the casino, trying my absolute damndest to be an entertainment gambler with a small budget but I don't think I can ever get over the high feeling I once had on that night and always end up playing the same way I did after I won. I'd say I've definitely given it all back by now and lost more as well. Dangerous game, this gambling is.
@@AshleyGossett may I recommend..... stop going for awhile
@@AshleyGossett the same here. I never get it back. I feel sad deeply in my heart.
I'm always thankful just to double my money. I usually take $100 and break it down to 5, $20 sessions. If I can at least double each of the $20 sessions, I'm happy. I do 25¢ denom, 1-5 credits. Usually do well. Stay disciplined and realistic.
I won the Dragons vs. Panda Mega jackpot for $15,036.26 with an .88 bet! It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Good luck everyone!
@@illinoisgospelfan650 that sounds nice
Congratulations!!!! That's awesome!
Congratulations i love that game!
My wife is in category 1 and I'm in category 2. We usually take $500 for her and $500 for me. Keep our bet range from $1 to $5, depending on what we play. Obviously averaging around a $2.50 bet. My recent hand pay of $1,500 was on a $2.25 bet. In the end, our sole purpose is to have fun. That's all that matters. My only opinion is, like the stock market, only risk what you are willing to lose. Just my 2 cents.
My husband was the risk taker and I was and am very conservative. Like you, though, we both were entertainment players.
@@BrianBailey-nz7kw my goal is $5 bet and then I keep climbing until hand pay or I call it a night. I’m finding that I enjoy the climb
I also take $500, but ill do $10 bets and get hand pays all the time. you have to be picky what to play though and read the machine, you can tell within a few spins if its active or not.
@@armhunter lmao dude
I need that 2 cents. I lost last time.
I love all your content. You really care about us out here instead of showing off how big your bankroll is and making high bets. People like us would love to bet and win big but cant. So I really appreciate your kind and caring content ❤❤❤
Great comment! 👏👏👏👏
Bottom line is this. DO NOT GAMBLE WHAT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE. If all you can afford is $20 to lose, play .25. I have seen many people play 5 lines or 1 line for a penny a line, and they were just as happy as they could be. Stick with that rule always. Just go in thinking that gambling is entertainment. If you win, fantastic! If not, it's gone. Don't look back. No regrets. If you stick with the rule, You could afford to lose it. Don't try to win it back. It's not going to happen. Don't go sneaking off to the ATM to get more money. Be done.
I'm an entertainment low budget gambler. I've been on a roll lately, winning $315 w/35-cents bet on Planet Moolah, and got the Unicow bonus for 521 games! I won $436 betting 90-cents on an old school Konami 2-days ago; I was only down $1 when the FG bonus hit!
@@barjer54Old school Konami's are great. I play that RawHide in a High Limit room @ the low button of $3. I have won Thousands quite often. 💰🎰
I have gone sneaking off to the ATM!!! Don't do it. I regretted it, and didn't do it again. Only bet what you brought with you, then leave the casino. I love going to casinos but play much smarter now. Whatever you do, HAVE FUN.🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@hiroehayes593 I don't have the nerve or bankroll for high limit. Good for you!
I bet thousands every time i go
Some of my worst visits are when I get there and win right away. I always seem to feel secure and also think I just drove an hour and I'm not leaving already and then ... wahh waaahhhh.
Lol 😂
Me too! 😭 1 1/2 hour drive there, won a small major within a 1/2 hour, built it up a bit but then lost it all! Had fun, but I’m such a dumbass! 😵💫
OMG .. me too .. that’s how the casino gets ya
One thing i would say if you can buy a winners bank . I take it with me to Vegas as well .I do the 5 $20's or 10 $20 After i cash my tickets i keep the original 100 or 200 to play again the remainder i put in my winners bank.
@@PatriciaMachado-jr5xi I have one and it has more than paid for itself using self discipline. The key to it stays at HOME!!
I might have considered the high limit gambler, I live in a Midwest but go to Vegas monthly, I bring between 20-40k every time I go, I've lost it all at times but at times I've tripled my money, I keep very detailed records of my gambling, I'm up, but I only play low volatility games bet level $20-$100 a spin, I'm retired, sold my business so we have money to play with, good luck to all players regardless of budget
@user-qu4ey5yy3f yeah I know what you mean, had one rep tell me I was winning too much that's why my comps were lowered, but other reps are great, I get free airfare 1st class, any room I want, meals, free play I'm having a blast
I was playing a machine and left. About 3 minutes later I walked by that same machine and somebody who was making the exact same bet I was making won a little over $10,000 jackpot and was waiting to be paid. I understand that even if I stayed at the machine the chances I would have hit the jackpot is almost impossible because of how the random number generator works but it still makes you go "Well of course, it only happens to everyone else and never me!".
the only thing you would of changed by staying on that machine is the other guys destiny.
That happened to me as the person hitting the jackpot. I with my last $30 out of $100 sat at an empty Frankenstein machine of 2 , and both sides of me were packed with players!! I didn’t notice the pay table, well, $1.20 a spin , on third spin I got 1 flaming green head hitting the major for $500 X 2!!! It payed $2,003.00!!!
I was in SHOCK!!! Then stupid me stayed in casino and put it all back 😡😡
Haha, that happened to me about 9 years ago. Early one morning I was playing a sevens game for about three hours straight. I had to pee so bad but I didn’t want to get up. It got to the point to where I was about to pee myself so I cashed out, ran to the bathroom, not even 2 minutes later I run back to the machine and there’s a old lady smiling at me saying I did it. $38K win. I wasn’t even gone for two minutes. Talk about being pissed, I should’ve just peed on the floor 😂
I think every person that gambles to try and win should watch everyone of your videos. The education is beyond insane and people have to be crazy if they are not listening. Thank you for your words of knowledge.
I commented last night that I messed up and went in with I game plan and completely lost in walking in the door. Totally made up for it this morning sticking to your tips. 80$-310$ first game. In and out! This is a good win for me.
Thank u!!
I am an entertainment gambler every day! Unless I win a jackpot, that is where I'll stay too! I do enjoy talking to other people at the casino and sometimes when I see someone win something big, I'll ask if they spent more than they got. It's amazing how many people say that they came out even or even lost after winning the jackpot.
Me too. I recently congratulated someone for winning $57 betting 38-cents on Dancing Drums. She choked telling me she had already lost $15K!!
@barjer54 I hit the Jackpot ($11,486) playing Bao Zhu Zhao fu...I put $20 and played 15 of it and popped the green one, filled in all the squares to hit the grand. I GOT MY MONEY AND IMMEDIATELY WENT HOME! 😂😂. The highest amount I play on slots is 1.50 - 1.76. I mostly bet the min. tho.
That was a really good video, particularly the part where you explain winning credits. 30 credits can win a few bucks or thousands…I am a gambler for sure, but do not have a problem with spending bill money. I have won hundreds of handpays and was thrilled each time, especially winning an $80k jackpot once. I only go to a casino about 4 times per year because I live in Georgia and have to travel a bit to get to one…which is probably a good thing! 😂 I love watching you play.
I’m a low budget gambler looking to hit the big one lol but I’m transitioning to a bankroll builder
I love your channel because you post both your wins and losses
Try the regular Dancing Drum machine with the 5 cent denomination on the front.
The regular line hits AND the bonus spin feature can pay out well.
I've hit 50 to 300 dollars on a 90 cent bet, and 100 to 500 dollars on a 1.80 bet. You can hit those amounts on regular and bonus feature spins.
Me too it's crazy cause all my hand pays have been on low budget . I have played 5 dollar bets never get anything. My lowest bet was 20 cents a spin at Circus Circus on the 4th spin won $1639.
@@marvinmurakami8828cool..😊
I’m so glad someone is explaining this. I see so many people get deceived by some of the slot influencers “win” and think it’s easy. I always look for how much they win compared to their bets. Anything below 200x their bet should not be considered huge wins. I also know over time, casino will always win, especially on slots.
I started a low budget gambler only bringing $50 then eventually after I hit my first hand pay ($4,500 on a 2.25 bet) I slowly started to realize it was just luck that day and I now bring around $500-1k on average, some days I hit handpays some days I’m up a few hundred and many times that 500-1k disappears. Definitely be smart with your bankroll and even if you win 30% of what you brought be satisfied and leave and use that another day. The days I chase are the days I end up with my biggest losses and the days I focus on enjoying myself are the days I have my best wins. Bring what you can afford to lose and you’ll hit a jackpot eventually if you haven’t already.
I am definitely an entertainment player. I love the ambience, the bells, the whistles, and of course the winning sometimes I just love the atmosphere the whole experience. It’s fun.
Also remember RUclipsrs can be deceptive and only show the sessions they won, clip together a whole bunch of wins and you look like a superstar that knows everything lol. I know at least 3 channels that do this for huge views/popularity. Then when you watch someone like Vegas Matt or NG you can see the real life ups and downs that are real life.
That's why I like akaFuji. .She says right on her page that she's showing mostly just her wins and that she loses plenty
Definitely!
I'll give an example: I was watching VegasLowRoller (very questionable branding imo, at least at this stage) for a little while, but became disinterested pretty quickly because while I think he is genuinely quite likable as a person, I just disliked the approach he took with his content and how he depicted his wins and losses and also relying on those same cringe sensationalist preview images in his videos. It just smacked as disingenuous to me. Again: I'm genuinely happy for him and he seems very likable, but I just wish he approached the framing of his content differently.
Cowboy Slots obviously does exaggerative thumbnails and the like too, but I personally prefer the way he frames his content comparatively more because it's more objective and rooted in context with how he guides us through his processes.
@HummingbirdInAHurricane ya I totally get it, I was playing at Aliante last December (I play all reels with free games) I kept hearing somebody just acting strange at a machine directly behind me, I didn't think much about it but he was getting loud and odd, I turned around and it was Vegaslowroller. I walked over to say hello and on my way he hit a jackpot lol.
I also can't do cheesy thumbnails, Cowboy does them in a respectable way. Dudes putting their hands on their cheeks or ridiculous facial expressions is something I also can't follow or do lol.
This is why I like Jackpot Judo. A lot of his content is not editing the video, so it's more honest.
Shoutout to Vegas Matt. He's a great guy. GOAT of genuine, down to Earth casino playing.
Very proud of you Brently. I've been with you for years, met you and Mark and learned alot from you. Be encouraged. You still deliver great content brother. Keep up your good work.
I’m an entertainment player until budget builds up too gambler status. You are correct about the two categories. I enjoy both after bills are paid, thank you
Went to Vegas this week with $1000 Bankroll. Played slots for 4 days using your videos, Came home with $700.00 so I lost $300.00. Had a lot of fun. Noticed that a lot of the Bank roll machines were not in most casinos. I think video poker is the way to go!
I know Brantley works for/partnered with casinos but this channel is the most real and honest I’ve ever seen. It’s as simple as he keeps it. Simple ain’t always easy but this info is so important
I appreciate that!
You are so right. I know this is true, but I still find myself falling into the trap that I'm just not as lucky as other people. I know one woman who gets free suites on cruises because of her level of gambling (all slots). I recently found out she's lost tens of thousands of dollars. I couldn't live with t
hat.
Years ago I was playing alongside two 30-something women playing max bet @ $2. They kept getting bonuses while my machine kept robbing me @ 40-60 cents. It turned out that one of them was $80K in debt and was pissed off that her hubby refused to file bankruptcy with her. THAT got my attention! My perceived envy at her winning turned to instant horror.
Not sure if there is an exact category that fits me. Up until 5 years ago my slot gambling was +/- 2 x month with a $500 bank roll each session = an annual gambling bankroll of $12-$15k which is what I determined I personally could afford to loose. Even if I won other than a decent jackpot which was rare, I would play back most of my smaller wins. And not only did I walk out of the casino more often than not a self inflicted looser, at my level of play spread over the course of a year the comps I got like free buffets, toasters, and $50 in free play here and there were worthless to me. Realizing all this, I decided which took discipline to stop all land based casino gambling and only gamble on my cruises which I usually took no more than 2 x year. Doing this allowed me to take on each of my 2 x year cruises 1/2 for each my annual gambling bankroll which I had enough bankroll to play +/- $1k for each day of my cruises. And having that type of daily bankroll and playing only slots like Dancing Drums, 88 Fortunes, etc. that pay pretty good line pays, in playing back a good number of my smaller wins being $100 or less, by 3/4 of the way through a cruise I usually achieved a point total of 30k or above that would pretty much guarantee me a same level future cruise comp. So even if I blew through my annual gambling bankroll of +/- $12k divided between each of my 2 cruises, I always got comped back another cruise after each for me and a guest which dollar value is in the $4k range after you deduct out the costs like port charges and other fees all cruisers have to pay. I look at it this way, for the same $$ risk and possible loss, a comp back of a $4k valued cruise beats a $12 valued toaster hands down!!! And I might add, I have won some pretty decent jackpots on my cruise the largest being $8k which happened on the 1st night of one of my cruises. And that $8k jackpot went right in my cabin safe and came home with me. 😁
So true! I’ve definitely lost and left with my head hanging low after trying to push it too far, and I know all of this information! Never hurts to have a reminder. Great video Brantley thank you
I had doubled my money last night but kept playing then I lost it all...worse feeling ever
@@xoxobutterfly it’s very common.
Yes same thing happened to me
I lost a $2500 major I won in the matter of weeks trying to hit big again. Never again.
Yup me too. Every. Single. Time.
Me toooo
I am definitely on the entertainment path, every time. Even if I happen to win a larger payout, I don't generally up my play. If I take $500, I will put $100 into a $5 denom and play one credit, making sure I'm not missing any features. I may or may not play the full $100, depending on if I am enjoying it. My normal is fifty cent denom, 3 credits.
I only visit about twice a year, building up my budget in-between visits.
@@vickifeeback168 my next visit I will go with winnings from previous trip. I go casino monthly but usually with previous winnings or no more than $300 to build up
One other mistake is listening to other slot players outside of the casinos. You know the ones that are always bragging about their big wins. What they don’t tell you is how much they put in to get that big win, and they will almost certainly not tell about all their losses, and bad days at the casino.
This is a great video because even if we are armed with the knowledge of a safe bankroll for our lifestyle it’s easy to get caught up in the casino. Seeing the videos of people winning constantly does make you want to play outside your budget sometimes. Grateful for your channel, Gamble Smart and the community forums on your website because now I know better how to manage my bankroll, build my bankroll and about the volatility of machines, I now carry a lockbox (and I keep a bank in my hotel room or my car that you can’t get into without a can opener) and I can walk out of the casino not feeling like crap because I actually kept my winnings. Even responsible people get sucked into the casinos tricks so it’s ok to arm yourself with tools for success. There’s nothing wrong with you if can’t control yourself in a casino, it’s designed that way but if you set up failsafes for yourself you’ll feel way happier about playing. Also, your account and gamble safe supports people who may have an issue with gambling and offer support and I think that’s phenomenal. ❤
I appreciate the kind words! It’s great to hear that you are able to set limits for yourself and that you are being mindful of your gambling.
Hi Brantley, thanks for the great vid,. I remind myself when I see people betting big, I stop and realize that my $500 is equivalent to someone else's $1500 cuz that's their budget and lifestyle. You, Ethan, Marc and Dave are the best when it comes to smart and knowledgeable gambling. I have definitely learned so much from you guys thanks 👍
All these huge Casinos were and still are, built on the backs of losers.You are spot on Brantley. I commented on another one of these You tube slot channels ( I won’t mention names) as to why he only showed his wins. Surprisingly he replied, “ well the losses are boring to watch for my viewers”. Trust me, you can go to a Casino and lose 10 times in a row if you get on a losing streak, it can put you in a bad place if you’re not careful.👍
Subscribed! Thank you! Definitely felt the psychological warfare in Atlantic City recently. Got a late night 2800 hand pay on the machine with the dancing Irish guys but spent a chunk trying to get the "must pay by" on an Ainsworth slot 😂
I love Atlantic City
I am definitely a gambler but I never spend more than I can afford to lose, I only bring cash and leave credit/ debit cards at home and I bring the lockbox. Since finding this channel and learning them tricks from you my experience is always entertaining and mostly profitable. Thanks for all you do Brantley, education is key. Great job Ethan, it just keeps getting better and better 😁
America dont have cardless cash?
Biggest thing is that on social media, players 1) tend to post their big wins rather than their big losses 2) The Algorithm brings the big wins to the front because people enjoy watching them.
Also, slot channels are businesses and the gambling losses are just a necessary business expense.
Love your videos. Before watching you i used to almost never bring money home and now i been bring home money about 90% of the time. Still havent got a jackpot yet.
For us, we play to have fun, and if we win on our budget, it's more exciting. My husband recently played the gold Buffalo with only. 40 cents in the machine. He kept hitting retriggers, and bonuses. He cashed out with over $1400. It was not something we put bigger bets. Sometimes we win, and sometimes we really win!
As usual, great info. I preach this to everyone that says the same thing about people hitting big wins when they don't. 30 credits are 30 credits, stay within your budget.
Everyone that gambles should have a plan.
1) take what you’re comfortable losing.
2) when it’s gone you’re done.
3) set a winning amount that you’ll stop at.
4) if you win a nice amount walk away. Go buy something you want but don’t need.
Stick to a few of these and you’ll return home happy,entertained, and you’ll have a nice little goodie you wanted.
Keep to your ground rules. Then win or lose you’ll be proud of your restraint.
Definitely don’t drink over your normal amount at the casino. Rational will go out the window.
Personally I don’t drink anyway so I mainly keep to my own rules.
It's sad but I never win nothing wihout alcohol 😅
You are always so helpful. I recommend your videos to whomever sits beside me. :) I hope they appreciate your help as much as I do.
19 years,8 months. 3 days.✌️💙🏇🏇🏇
Good for you!
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Like you said, I pretty much knew all of this, but I really liked how you broke it down to a simple explanation and it’s great advice to keep in mind! I’m heading to Vegas in a couple of days and this video came at a perfect time for me. Thank you! I guess I’m an entertainment gambler, but I have a strong desire to make a few bucks. I usually start with about $500 budget, but I’ve never had a jackpot and I usually win some at the beginning, but end up loosing it all before the trip is over. It’s like my luck just runs out after the first night.
I need to keep myself focused and only play “budget building” games for the first 2 days. And if I win some, only use my winnings on the last night.
Good luck in Vegas. Try the old fashioned slots in Four Queens. No bells and whistles, just plain bars, 7s, cherries and/ or stars. Like Brantley says, ‘Stick to your budget’👍🏼👍🏼🎰🤠
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the psychological effect is so real! My casino (Canadian) had some machines set to be a handpay at $500. After Covid- they changed those same bank of machines to handpay at $1000. Tons of people constantly say “these are so tight now, they lowered the rtp, there aren’t nearly as many jackpots on this game since covid etc” but it’s because they changed the handpay to double the amount as before!! 😹😹
It’s simple the more Moolah you have the better your chances are at hitting a jackpot. A higher bankroll always gives you a lot better chances than going to a casino with $20-50 . I will never go to any casino with less than $400 in freeplay and I always go with at least $500 of my own cash in case my free play burns quickly. Good luck everyone 🍀
As a passed professional gambler, I now play to win an amount rather than a Jackpot. Line hits give me far more profit than the occasional Jackpot because I don’t play for the Jackpot. 50 lines at maximum or multi ways plus bonuses give me a regular profit because I won’t give all the winnings back. I rarely play bigger denominations and if I do, it’s only 5 bets, then back to the 50 lines which then seem to be higher pays than average for a while. I realise that is probably a bias but doesn’t matter as I don’t rely on it. Great channel.
Yes luck is also involved. Thanks for all the good advice. Last year put 100$ played wicked wheel and won 270$ Put the 270 in a nearby Tripple Stars and cashed out $ 740. Played on that $ 740 dollars for the whole 7 days I was in Vegas. Put 200$ in a China Shores machine 2 days later and got full screen of bonus symbols! 375 free spins and won 1280$ jackpot and my first handpay ever. Also be observant too. Saw a guy putting a lot of money into a 5 dollar wheel of fortune he won nothing .
I went over and 3 spins later won $800. No spin just 7's and a double diamond line pay. Walked away. Really wanted to try for a spin but decided 755$ profit on 3 15$ spins was pretty decent.
Aloha From Hawaii; Very well explained about the credits. We have to fly from Hawaii to LV to do any kind of gamboling, so when we come to LV we tend to focus on enjoying ourselves. Frankly, I would rather go to Disneyland or shopping (I hate shopping) but winning even a little is good for the soul. Main thing is to enjoy yourself.
I'm so glad I found Cowboy Slots about 8 months ago. They are educational and informative. I would love a hand pay but I'm an Entertainment Player about $100. But I play 5x Slots and won 3,000 nickels. That's a $150 but I was playing 75cents! I was happy! I avoid high volatility since I've started watching y'all, and learned to set myself a cash out point - like you've done.
Thank you for pointing out the obvious; individuals like myself occasionally need to be reminded of these fundamental realities. I must acknowledge, I stopped playing slots for a specific reason, but then I watched videos of winners, which reminded me of the fun of winning, but I forgot how hard it felt to lose.
Sometimes people such as myself, need to remember of these things.
Thank you again, relapses do happen.
People say don't bet money you can't afford to lose, but I think psychologically there's more to it than that. I tell all of my students don't bet money that will make you angry or upset if you lose. Someone may be able to easily afford $1,000 loss but it'll make them upset when they do lose it and they end up still trying to chase it to get it back. Doyle brunson once said to be great at poker you have to develop a disdain for money. I don't think that's required to do casual gambling, but you have to develop an air of nonchalance when you lose the money that you bring with you otherwise you run the risk of getting an ulcer and chasing money and digging yourself a bigger hole.
The casino definitely has a pull on me where I feel all logic goes out the window and I just run to whichever machines look luckiest and I'll win but find it very difficult to step away after winning. Gonna be in Vegas tomorrow for the grand prix weekend thanks for this video 🙏
This video is right on the money. I love watching the big spenders as I know that whilst they treat the money like confetti which they obviously can afford to do; I cannot. Sometimes I wonder why they appear to get so stuck on the demonation and bet amount or pokie (slot) machine. The videos I like watching the most are the players who play from start to finish and also give a running commentary on how much they're up or down as part of their pokie session. These players are more real to my way of thinking. What it also teaches me is what pokie machines to avoid like the plague - especially for a small budget.
One of my sayings is: "Be happy with the small wins as they sure add up over time". I can walk into a club sit down at a pokie machine and if I win, then cash out and go home. Sometimes less than five minutes at the club. Other times I gradually build up over time and then go home. Or and yes, like every other pokie player there are times that I lose either quickly or over time. I've learnt not to chase the Major or the Grand Jackpot. They will come in their own good time.
Excellent reality check for a lot of players out there. The wife and I vary a bit between low betting for sometimes hours to betting a bit higher for a shorter period depending on our budget for the day. In the end we're mainly there for fun, and hey, if we hit a solid payout, awesome, that just goes into our slot budget for the next time we play.
Used to go every weekend, but got paid for it. Would take $20. Only and play for fun. Sometimes I would win and that money went in our trip jar. Absolutely never took more with us.
Great video Brantley, and let me say up front, this comment does not apply to you at all because you are a very responsible poster. I think a lot of people fall for the illusion that a lot of influencers like the "lucky" guy or the chick from Atlanta portray which is that winning happens more than losing. To me this is like encouraging an alcoholic to take a drink and I think these influencers will have to answer to God one day for profiting while leading others down a bad path. I would not want to be in their shoes. Thank you, though Brantley, for being responsible in your videos. You’ve probably saved a lot of potential addicts from alot of misery by promoting responsibility.
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I bring 100 ( in 20s) 5 machines. I cash out if the machine plays good. At 25.00 or more.. next machine put in a 20 ... cash out 25.00 or more I usually bring home a profit 📈
I used to worry about how much I was losing. Now I make sure I have enough to do what I want within reason. Win or lose just enjoy the game. Spend a little more and Eureka I start coming home with cash. Never totally broke and can say I had a gr😅eat time. Thank you for your advice and videos.
I am definitely an entertainment player. Mostly because I keep myself on a budget when I go to a casino and stick to what money I bring to gamble with. For example last month I was in Las Vegas and set myself to a budget of $400 dollars a day for three days. I wanted to try Cherries Jubilee $1 denom and actually won twice. I took my winnings and locked them up in the safe in the room and came home with my winnings. Enough to pay for my next trip to Las Vegas. I tend to be more comfortable on the $1 to .25 cent denom slots and I prefer the older three reel slots than the newer video/cartoon version. This video helped me to realize more of the type of player on slots that I am. Thanks for all the work and advice you give on this channel. Great job! 😊🎰
Love your advice! I play for entertainment but wishing I was a gambler. My budget keeps me in check. I love the top dollar machine with a $6.00 bet but I only play it when I feel I have an extra $100 to lose. Gambling is still gambling at the end of the day.
I’m a casino bartender. Everyone looses
For the Indian casinos, my husband and I take money that we can afford to spend and/or lose, in addition to any free play given. If we come home with a win bigger than what we started with, those funds are placed back into our gambling fund for the next visit. If either one of us hits a jackpot (it's only happened once so far), then we take the payout and deposit in the bank to hold for any possible taxes that may occur. We have fun, but we are always thinking smart about the process.
On our bigger trips to Reno or Las Vegas, we carry larger amounts that we determine how much to spend for each day we are there. If our funds go quickly, then we slow things down a bit to extend the cash. If Reno or Vegas gets really greedy, we completely stop and go home the next day (we are within driving distance of both locations, living in Northern California). We don't mess around, as long as we continue to think of those adventures as entertainment, and any extra money we win is just THAT.😊 We enjoy the channel and the great info that should have people thinking about what gambling really is.
I love your videos. You really do try to teach the truth. You're the only Slots RUclipsr I really trust. Thank you for what you do. I wished I had the info from your videos 20 years ago.
I think for me its certain people I know that, in general seem to win more often on slots. They are just like myself as in terms of budget and style of play, but when they go out they just seem more lucky. We all have that one person we know who seems to always "win" or hit something when they go to casino and play slots, while we sit bewildered.
Great video
You don’t need to bet big to win big. I’ve hit 3 huge Grand from 55k-59k with a $5 bet and on free play. Watch the grands hit max and just bet low. Key is timing and luck. Yes you can win bigger payout betting big but you can betting low. Once you have a feel of playing, you kinda know when to walk or not. More importantly have fun and never be upset if you lose. If you play long enough you will win huge ❤
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@@petermedley607 I flew from Canada to Vegas a few years ago. My gambling budget was 20 dollars. I doubled my money. I left with 40 dollars . I’m going back again soon.
I’m category one. Tried category two once. Was out of money in 30 min and headed home with nothing. That one lesson saved me thousands.
I'm also in the gambler category but my obligations come first and I never fail to take care of those first......going to the casino is my only social time. I enjoy seeing and visiting with the other regulars and employees, plus, I just enjoy gambling. When I quit having fun, I go home. That was a great video Brantley....I know I'll never be able to bet like some I watch on Utube but it's fun to watch nonetheless.
Absolutely agree with you, I generally hit as soon as I begin playing, so I have all night to either loan money to my bestie or eat. 😊however, if it's not my night, I accept that fact and go home. There's no shame in that, and I feel great knowing that I still have my money in the morning 😅
Excellent video Brantley, as always. I try to set an “entertainment“ budget - that’s my gambling budget. I call that my right front pocket money. My left front pocket money is for food and tips. In the event I win big, that money goes into my wallet and goes home.
Great video Brantley. You are on point with the facts. I’m an entertainment gambler on a small budget. I know in advance I’m here for fun. If I win a small jackpot I’m happy. If I’m on a losing streak. I quit and take break I know in my heart or budget that casino always win
Thanx for caring about us. Great common sense talk 😁 🎰
Live in the Midwest and my local has a core group of GoldClub/Elite members who practically live at the casino. You can often recognize them by a jacket given to high rollers w the casino logo on it. Folks wear them w pride...
One day when I was at our County courthouse, I recognized a lady highroller wearing the jacket. She was at the Treasurers office and trying to work out a payment plan for her home to not go up for a Tax Sale😮. Quite a sobering contrast - you never know.
The talk of the IRS raising the jackpot threshold would honestly hurt business. If it was $5,000 every casino will have infinitely less bells going off and thus less jackpot winners.
If the IRS does that, I will be happy to win $4500, even if it's not technically a hand pay jackpot. I will gladly print out the voucher and take home that money without having to report it for taxes.
Not true, they'll just set a limit at which they hand pay you without the w2g. My local does hand pays for anything above $600 but only w2g for over $1200, makes it seem like jackpots are happening all over the place
@@christianmanzi1975 Larger casinos will not choose to still do handpays below the threshold because of all the time involved in doing so. Locking the machine up for 20-30 minutes a day 50x a day over an entire year certainly loses revenue.
This video is so spot on and something that I really needed to hear again.
My starting bankroll the other day was $55. I was down $15 when I got on an old school Konami progressive, Wild Tropic. I put $5 in, was down $1 after ladder betting up to $1.50 The FG bonus hit on 90-cents; wilds are held. I cashed out $436 on that bonus! The $15 progressive never hit.
I feel like it's very subjective I've been in the casino and if somebody saw my wins and they would take holy crap this guy is doing great but they don't know that I just dropped 3k and just won $500 so they see it as a giant win, when in reality it was a loss
Also the walking around the casino thing is so true! I kept running into a woman playing the same Ainsworth "must play by" for about $400 for 2 days. She was obsessed! ...but with a bit of walking around, that same slot was in another room with a must play by for over $4k.
I’ve seen two people win the Grand on Dragon Link with the lowest bet (50 cents). In both cases the Grand was over $11,000. I’ve also won the Grand on a $10 bet. So it is certainly possibly to win big with small bets if you get very very lucky!
When it comes to Slots, I'm an entertainment gambler. If I enjoy the theme of a machine I'll play it even if the pay table isn't ideal.
When I switch to Tables I tend to get more into The Gambler but my expectations and play switch accordingly.
Great video. Living in the Vegas area it's very easy to get into serious trouble with gambling. I see people who succumb to the addiction and it scares me. I'm an entertainment player. I use free play and bring an additional $100 - $200. Max bet for me is $2 - $5. My goals are simple. Win enough money to grab a few drinks with friends, get Starbucks for a week, or buy tickets to a movie. Really don't need more than that. Appreciate you!
You can't go by RUclips. 98% of channels ditch some (losing) footage. The only tool slot players have is money management. Thanks for the useful info.
WOW! Such a meaningful video here...some very powerful advice that should be taken to heart from someone that is actually an expert in the field of slots. I lost a lot playing high volatile machines, I did not even know what that meant! Until I learned from you about that! I also tried to do what some of the high limit hot shots on here do...no bueno for me. Thank you for great info you have a good heart for sharing the truth. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kinds words. It means more than you know, knowing it’s helping people.
I go (mainly Vegas) for Entertainment (including free drinks) - otherwise, it's hoping to go home up. In my local casino, if I'm up a bit, I cash out and to treat myself to an overpriced drink from the bar. Great advice.
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Another great video Brantley. This video feels like a follow up video that you made a year ago "Top 5 Reasons You Lose At Slots How To Fix It." It makes me very happy that you have always advocated responsible gambling. 🙂👍
Got into high limit room just after a guy won 200,000$ on a machine, executives were surrounding him with gold $ necklaces and celebrating. It was exciting to see, no idea what he was betting on
Winning that much money he was doing at least a hundred a spin.
Yesterday, I was playing a machine and there was a woman playing the same game (Goblin's Gold) next to me. I ran $100 through the machine and finished down $22. Almost every time I looked over at how she was doing, she was in the free games. I only got the free games twice. It's only natural to wonder why she was having so much luck and I wasn't. But I was happy for her. At least one of us was winning. I never try to compare my self to how/what other people are doing at the casino.
I'm definitely an entertainment player. When I first started, I was hoping to be able to consistently do well. Now I just stick to games that I enjoy playing and do my best to hold on the the winnings that I get.
I spent $15 on one machine that really didn't give anything back. Did the lowest bets on it with little to no return. Switched to another machine on the opposite side of the casino, played with $20 and came out winning $261 after so many bets. I dont gamble a lot, so that was awesome to do
One time i took pocket money into the casino and won 34 hundred dollars, last week i took 500 usd and lost it all. You win some you lose some. One of my favorite ways to play is a single line dollar , single line on a three wheel slot
Also people watching the videos online need to remember this.... They rarely post the videos where they lose. The best watched videos are the ones where they WIN, so posting all the losses won't rack up the views they need. For every BIG win they post they probably lost the amount they won or more. That goes back to the categories, they're the "gambler" category and losing 5 or 10k isn't going to put them in financial trouble. I've seen folks at the casino sitting with their head in their hands after taking cash advances on their credit cards and going bust chasing a jackpot. Now the reality sets in they spent all their money and they're in trouble financially. I go with 500-1000 in pocket, and I say it like this "I won't take anything to the casino I'm not willing to toss out the window of a moving car" and I stand on that! I win a lot, but I also LOSE a lot. it's give and take, some days at the casino I walk out empty handed losing money and some days I walk out up a couple grand. If you're ok with leaving empty handed and it won't hurt you financially you're set. Good videos brother!
Thank you! You give the BEST and such Honest and caring information.
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I never miss a video! I look forward to seeing every one of them!
You are so welcome!
I've won & lost on many slots; history says I need to bail after 2-3 hours when I'm often well ahead. It's a discipline I seem to lack!
I am definitely an entertainment player. I go to my favorite casino almost every day. I have a strict max budget of $100, but usually never leave more than $40-$60 down. I see my friends that either work there, or are regulars like me. I always have fun, and I never have to sweat the money angle, because I stay within budget, always. BTW, in 14 years of going almost every day I have never hit a hand pay. Sure, it would be nice, but at my low bet levels it's almost out of the question (a high bet for me is $1.25 LOL). Although many times I will leave ahead, $40-$200, and once I did get an $1197.00 pay out on Wild Wild Nugget with a 50 cent bet. That was awesome!
I usually take $200, lose half and go home. Occasionally, 5 or 6 x’s a year I win big, no handpay but $500-1,000 😃 low rolling
One of the biggest factors for not winning at slot machines is the explosion of penny ones. Some of these games are really fun, you can win nice hits on them but to get big jackpots it takes higher bets. At the same time you can play less volatile machines with smaller bets which give you better odds of hitting a jackpot but seem boring anymore. Picking the right machine is the true key to winning jackpots and most people don't and that's what the casino is hoping for.
So I live in Texas. Closest casino to me is Winstar which is about 2.5 hours away so I don't play that often. But I do like to play bingo... And I win more than most. A lady walked up to me the other day and said, You win a lot! What's your secret? It's simple I told her... Spend more money.
Just got back from Vegas! Had a blast! Stayed downtown at the Downtown Grand. Found a nice 3 real 25 cent game with a $2 max bet. I cashed out for $300, $400, and $100 from that machine over a few days. Then we went to the MGM Grand for Cherries Jubilee. I started playing one credit. Then two. My friend told me to max bet it and the next pull I won the Jackpot! An attendant had to give me a handpay for $1005. I left Vegas with $700 more than when I left and a small tattoo with my best friend who got a matching little elephant tattoo on our ankles.
A local casino posts jackpot winners on Facebook and without fail there is one lady who constantly posts "oh, finally, they let one person win and it's not even that big." She posted this about a $39,000 jackpot where the lady was spinning at $12.50 a spin.
From her posts arguing with others, it was revealed she plays $20 in penny slots regularly and because she never hits a jackpot for thousands, she thinks the casino rigs the games illegally. She seems to think people can become millionaires off of any machine.
I laugh when these people think you’re going to hit jackpots with a $20 bankroll
I once sat next to a woman in AC complaining about watered down drinks…she was playing a 9 line penny machine for 9 cents a spin😂😂😂
Absolutely love this brother. As always you bring truth and knowledge to content creation.
My #1 rule and mind set is only gamble an amount that your willing to give away and not effect you in your monthly budget obligation (mortgage, food, bills). If you happened to win any amount stash it aside away from your original set gambling amount and walk away when done.
Good luck to all..
I like the differentiation because it will help people evaluate why they are there my casino is definitely not good for bankroll building i use that casino to practice on the machines to get to another's for a bankroll build up but i am into the comps and entertainment 😊
#1. Money, you bring whatever you can afford to lose.
#2. Casinos (and gambling in general) are built using psychology. Lotto is the same, you spend $5 for the chance to win a million. although there is no guarantee unless you have every combination possible, which will provide you with a negative ROI. Horse racing is the same, you can bet on every horse in the race and still lose if every horse falls (highly unlikely but possible)
I'm an entertainment player, and love the math around gaming. I also love watching people with their various "Cannot lose" strategies (at tables...craps being a good one).
Very well said and love number 2. Psychology is overlooked by so many.