What’s great about advantage slots, unlike something such as poker or blackjack or any game that might have a bit of a learning curve, is that you can really jump in and play whatever you feel comfortable with. It all depends on your bankroll and risk tolerance. But if you plan on bringing, let’s say, $400 to the casino, you wouldn’t be able to safely play much of anything in that orange or red section, even on a small bet.
Otherwise, it’s going to come down to bet size, even on greens and yellows. At a few dollars per spin and under, having $200-400 is going to usually be enough to safely finish a play. But if you happened to find a huge bet on a game with a green designation, those same 10-15 spins, let’s say, are going to cost a lot more.
Personally, I like being prepared for anything I might come across, so I’m carrying at least $8,000 on me, with access to more if needed. Now, even if I find a good, but dangerous, play (red), I don’t need to play it just because I found it, but I want to be bankrolled for anything I may realistically find just in case.
If I were just starting out and maybe not super comfortable with everything right out of the gate, sticking with greens would make sense. See what you’re finding at your casino(s). I’m always a fan of lower-risk games, even now, so that’s certainly not a bad place to start.
I’d still want at least $500 on me in that case, but even $300 could get you through many plays if it’s smaller bets on greens or yellows. If I only had $300 or so on me, I wouldn’t want to find plays on much more than $2 per spin or so. It’s also game-dependent, as some plays really only ever will be a few spins, so I can’t give a 100% definitive answer.
Let me know if that makes sense, and keep the questions coming.
Ben Rosenthal
