Since technology has taken over the world and slots are now run through computer generated chips, strategies used to get an upper hand on the land based slot machines can also be applied to online slots. There are basically four things that are very important to remember whether you are playing at a regular land based casino or online. First of all, everyone knows you should extend your money as long as it can go. By risking less with initial bets in the lower denominations and only switching to higher bets if you are winning, you are extending your playing time and increasing your chances of getting that winning combination. Second of all, you have to make sure that the slot that you will be betting on fits your needs. If you have very little to gamble but want a huge jackpot then you might want to look into lower denomination progressive slots. If you are okay with a modest jackpot, you may choose a regular slot that has a reasonably good Pay-table. Third of all, always make sure you decide how much you are willing to gamble BEFORE you start to gamble. Fourth and last of all, go for the jackpot. Most games pay out the maximum if the maximum bet was placed so make sure that if you are playing a 3 coin slot you bet the max bet even if it is just with pennies. This will ensure you get paid the highest if you happen to get lucky.