How to Gamble with a Lower Budget for a Chance at a Jackpot?

Question

I have a limited budget for gambling but still want to aim for a jackpot. Is there a method I can use to increase my chances without spending too much?

Answer 1

Yes, there is a method known as the 'build-up method' which involves starting with a lower budget and gradually moving up to higher denomination slot machines as you win. Begin with a 25-cent machine with a max bet of 5 credits, aiming to double your money. If successful, move to a $1 machine, then a $5 machine, and so on, setting aside your initial investment and some profits along the way. This method requires discipline, sticking to low volatile machines, and being mindful of your budget to avoid overspending.

Comments

For those who don't have time to watch the video...

Step 1: Start with a 25c denomination machine, with no more than 5 lines/credits max.
Start with $100, and play until you lose the $100 or double up to $200.

Step 2: Go up to a $1 denomination machine, single credit.
Set $100 of the $200 aside, and play on the other $100 until you get to $300 or lose that $100 you put in.
If done correctly, you should now have $400.

Step 3: Go up to a $5 denomination machine. Still single credit.
Set $200 aside, and play the other $200 out, until you lose it, or double up to $400.
If done correctly, this takes you up to $600.

Step 4: HIGH LIMIT! Go for a $10 denomination machine.
Set $100 aside, and play the other $500 out, until you lose it, or get a handpay, or at least double the initial $500.
If done correctly, you should have $1,100, or gotten a handpay. Congrats!

If you decide to go further, understand the risks...

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I love this method, I have actually done something like this before, and I can verify it works great.  I use it often cause I am a lower budget player.

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1:08 … this is some of the best advice I’ve heard since you discuss keeping to a budget plus progressing up so you have a chance to get the jackpots on a high limit machine . Only issue I would say is that on  the second step , on a $1 bet  it is pretty difficult to get yourself up to $300 . Usually I’ve found around $220 it will start sucking it back down to zero so I might move to the five dollar a bit sooner but in general yes your way is super smart since you retain the money you originally came with and technically you’re only then playing the high limits on “their “ money but it can give you the bigger payouts then . Also Personally if I could afford the $10 spin I hit more on once $10 credit than playing two credits in the $5 machines but you’re right the odds are pretty close there also . Great advice !  It’s much smarter for example if you have a $500 budget a month for slots to be getting yourself somehow into at least a $5 machine then thinking you’ll hit the same jackpots putting $500 into a quarter machine . So sort of “saving up” with your method for the high limit room while still keeping your bankroll is a great plan of action !

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Thank you for all the great information, I’ve tried this method on two trips to the casino. I can’t get passed step 1. I can never flip the $100 on the .25 machine. I’m hoping to get my first hand pay soon. Thanks again Cowboy Slots

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Im new to your channel and watched a few of your videos thus far and this is probably one of my favorites.  I get a bit nervous going higher than .25 machines so this gives a step by step to ease you up that is budget friendly to try the higher denomination, cant wait to try this method..thanks for sharing it