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

Took your advice of playing the Double Diamond machines when I was at Horseshoe St. Louis a few weeks ago. Managed to turn my $200 into nearly $1000, played for hours, and even achieved platinum Caesars Rewards status. Thanks for all the tips!

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Went out tonight after watching 3 videos, used your strategy and made $1500 starting with $100!

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Thanks for the tip.  I tried this during our stay at Harrah's in Biloxi.  Played $100 on a .25 sizzling 7s slot.  Max bet was 0.75.   I hit my first jackpot which on this machine was $250.00.   I then took that winning, pocketing what was left of the 100 I put into the machine and played max bet ($4.00) on Buffalo Diamonds and made $920 off that machine.

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Thanks I did this after watching .walked in with a 100 and left with 700 ..your advice is well worth listening to !!!!

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I like how at each step,  you give the player an out in order not to lose money.  It’s always more fun playing with the house’s money.  Problem with slots is getting past the first step stops you most of the time.  It’s actually pretty hard to take $100 and double it.  I would guess that’s happening about 3 out of 10 times if you try it.

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Brantley, thank you! You've made me realize that I've been playing slots ALL the wrong way for years! This video makes perfect sense, limits your risk to just the first step, and allows a person to actually have a chance to do what they came to do, which is win!  Anxious to try this "new" strategy down in Tunica MS (just 30 minutes from me), and I'll definitely let you know how it goes. Never gotten a handpay in 30 years, so I'm excited! Also, congratulations on the explosive growth of your channel! Like I do on my channel, you just put the truth out there and I love it! You give this much smaller channel creator BIG hope for much bigger things going forward, so thank you!!!

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Great advice thanks.  I usually just played tables because never won anything on slots.  With this method found an old school quarters machine in the back corner of my casino.  Max 3 credits and won a $700 jackpot with just 3 quarter bet.  Used this system and got 2 handpays last night.  As a bonus, I watched a lady next to me win a half million progressive

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Saw this video last night. Went into the casino to grab my free gift today. Started with $20 had it up to about 80 brought it back down to 20 and hit $250 then went to a dollar machine hit 170$ hit another hundred at another dollar machine & left with 400$. For going in for a free gift it worked extremely well.. I also had no intention of really gambling today. Got my eyes open for different machines now & can't wait to really try this on our next night out!

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I tried this tonight and
It worked for me !!
I came with 40 dollars and left with 620 !!!
Thanks for the advice !!!!!

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Went and tried this method today as it didn’t go the best still played for a couple hours on the quarter machine and had fun hoping for better luck next time. I did hit 9x blue 7 but that was when I was already down to almost nothing but I can see how this method can work! Thanks for sharing!

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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