Are online slot games purely based on luck, or is there any skill involved?

[Hispo]

Though, it catches my attention when you talk about volatility you are directly making a reference to the amount the person wagers and also how often the person spin, which are directly tied to the chances of the slot machine itself and does not have anything to do with what the person can control, perhaps the only thing the gambler can control in the end is the bankroll management.

Also, it is worth it to point out that in the noest of the cases the biggest wins with slots are made by people who managed to hit a jackpot in a relatively slow period of time in their session, so they did not wager as much as they would have if did not have such a good luck from the beginning. In the long term, slots tend to make us lose money, that is a rule of thumb not only appliable to slots but in general to gambling.

[alani123]

There's exactly 0 skill involved in slots. It's a game you don't need to use your mind to play.
And moreso there's very marginal differences between each slot game. You could learn the terminology like RTP, volatility etc but really it's not a huge difference. And even slot companies know the players don't care about that so much and when you buy bonuses they don't even tell you if you will incur any differences in your RTP rates or volatility other than some markety stuff.

So if I had to play slots I'd try to stick to provably fair ones. Otherwise to be honest I have to say that the whole lack of information doesn't seem very attractive to me. It's for these reasons I tend to avoid slots to be honest because also very few of them are provably fair.

[Sandra_hakeem]

There's exactly 0 skill involved in slots. It's a game you don't need to use your mind to play.
And moreso there's very marginal differences between each slot game. You could learn the terminology like RTP, volatility etc but really it's not a huge difference. And even slot companies know the players don't care about that so much and when you buy bonuses they don't even tell you if you will incur any differences in your RTP rates or volatility other than some markety stuff.

That's the only way they can make profits with a house edge of just 5%..The casinos needs to conceal everything from you, knowing that you'll always chose for the better.. They don't also need to bring in any strange expectations unless it's been ascertained by the book makers.

It's for these reasons I tend to avoid slots to be honest because also very few of them are provably fair.

Looks to me like a casino would deal with bookies that'll profit them the more? That's based on how popular and how much traffic they have... An already made casino that has a lot of users will go with a lower house edge than the usual, understanding that a collective interest is enough for them.

[Nrcewker]

Slot games and casino games are basically the same. You don’t have control over anything. You just need to bet blindly, and everything depends on the luck. If you aren’t lucky enough, then no matter how much risk you take or what the betting amount is, you will always make losses only. So yes, if you just want to try your luck without doing any hard work, then yes, you can try slots. Else, with your skill, you can improve the chances of getting wins in sports betting. I would encourage all the gamblers to try sports betting at least once.

[Nwada001]

Obviously luck based game only. I can’t even find a way on where can you apply skills on slots games since it’s just spin and win game without any strategy or bet modification aside from the spin speed and the optional increase on the bonus chance by paying extra.

Skills is something that you can improved the game winning percentage using it which doesn’t applicable on slot games since the games is always random as is based on the RTP set on it.

I have tried so hard before to even see if there is anyway that I can by any chance learn how to predict the outcome of slot games, but it all landed on an empty result.
 
Immediately,  you will think that you can capture how to win, but the system will tell you that I'm not built for such. It's entirely up to you and how lucky you are that's going to determine if you will have a chance of winning on a slot or not. 

[Davidvictorson]

Actually, it depends on each player's preferences, but yes, a higher RTP for a beginner is better. For that purpose, I won't talk about specific online slots, but I believe I can help you find the right ones by following these simple tips:

My experience with slots is that although it is a game of luck, there are slots games that make the player feel very lucky because the probability of winning is high. I don't think is because of the RTP as I have checked it with some others , this is just based on experience. And I tend to play those slots games several times over. Most times I am lucky to have a good win, while at other times I am just unlucky. These slot games are Nolimit City slots.

[darkangel11]

You cannot increase your chances of winning by playing slots because that is already fixed depending on the casino you are playing at. Maybe the skill you can build is knowing which machine or game would probably give you the best outcome for your games. I know it is just intuition, and there is no evidence about how you will do it. It is just luck.

To be honest, I hate the game. It's completely random and although the returns are among the highest of all casino games, which means the game favors people who play for a long time, I never seem to get anything out of it. Maybe I get frustrated too fast because I don't like boring, long lasting games, or maybe I'm just not made for slots, but it's such a boring game and normal payouts, without hitting high bonuses are just big enough to keep you in the game for longer. It's like the game is draining you at a very slow pace, but eventually you end up losing both time and money.

[usekevin]

Obviously luck based game only. I can’t even find a way on where can you apply skills on slots games since it’s just spin and win game without any strategy or bet modification aside from the spin speed and the optional increase on the bonus chance by paying extra.

Skills is something that you can improved the game winning percentage using it which doesn’t applicable on slot games since the games is always random as is based on the RTP set on it.

Many people thought slot game was based on the luck, but those game not only based on luck.Sometimes it was based on the strategy, if you keep on predicted the slot correctly.The slot of the upcoming will be positive one to the user. So the gambler should try to keep on predict the slot correctly,the gambler who want to make money should play the game with more concentration. Because the game with more concentration alone help the gambler to multiple their holding money in the gambling site. Without multiple the money in the gambling site,how the gambler can withdrew the funds from the gambling site.

[irsykes]

There's exactly 0 skill involved in slots. It's a game you don't need to use your mind to play.
And moreso there's very marginal differences between each slot game. You could learn the terminology like RTP, volatility etc but really it's not a huge difference. And even slot companies know the players don't care about that so much and when you buy bonuses they don't even tell you if you will incur any differences in your RTP rates or volatility other than some markety stuff.

So if I had to play slots I'd try to stick to provably fair ones. Otherwise to be honest I have to say that the whole lack of information doesn't seem very attractive to me. It's for these reasons I tend to avoid slots to be honest because also very few of them are provably fair.

100% slot games are just luck if you win. It is very difficult to predict slot machine statistics, more like sports betting with minimal risk because it can be understood by players. In my opinion, it is also luck but at least it is more likely to be good. So many slot games that I have experienced rarely win big, even then it can only be once a month or a few months. So hoping for a slot win every day is far from hope

[alani123]

There's exactly 0 skill involved in slots. It's a game you don't need to use your mind to play.
And moreso there's very marginal differences between each slot game. You could learn the terminology like RTP, volatility etc but really it's not a huge difference. And even slot companies know the players don't care about that so much and when you buy bonuses they don't even tell you if you will incur any differences in your RTP rates or volatility other than some markety stuff.

So if I had to play slots I'd try to stick to provably fair ones. Otherwise to be honest I have to say that the whole lack of information doesn't seem very attractive to me. It's for these reasons I tend to avoid slots to be honest because also very few of them are provably fair.

100% slot games are just luck if you win. It is very difficult to predict slot machine statistics, more like sports betting with minimal risk because it can be understood by players. In my opinion, it is also luck but at least it is more likely to be good. So many slot games that I have experienced rarely win big, even then it can only be once a month or a few months. So hoping for a slot win every day is far from hope

You know, even if you try to predict outcomes based on statistics you will fail. Because each roll is an independent event so the odds are not based on the previous rolls. It's just chance. This is a common theme in gambling and many people believe otherwise in what's called the gambler's fallacy. Since it even has a name, it's very widespread. Not everyone can win and that's why there's a house edge. In the long run the only thing certain by statistics is that most people lose actually. More than even the house edge. Some stats sat only 10% come out of casinos in profit. I would imagine with frequent slots players it could be even worse.

[TelolettOm]

Slots, is one of the games that is based on luck. This has been explained in several gambling or casino sites that carry the theme of luck or skill based gambling. And slot, is one of purely luck based gambling types.
Here is the quote I took from some sites:

Games that are purely based on luck such as slots, keno or roulette will have no variation in these cases -luck wins in both the real and the virtual scenarios.

Yes, because there is indeed a significant difference between luck and skill based. If skill is absorbed, it will usually involve skill in analyzing the game, depending on what game is being played. and this analysis is what makes or influences the level of success or success of the gamblers' victory.

Source: EntertainmentIs Gambling Luck-Based or Skill Dependent?

The name itself usually also contains "luck", whether it's lucky slot, lucky spinner, and other lucky games. Because of that, luck really plays the biggest role in this victory, while on the other hand, the odds have a way to regulate (manipulate) it.

[Samlucky O]

I don't think If online slot game is based on skill rather it is based on luck, Because people who play slot game don't predict anything. They just play and if anyone is lucky to win, it is obviously a matter of luck and nothing more. It is only in football gambling that one may say he has skill to predict and win base on his prediction skill but not applicable to slot game. Slot game is just like a spin and win which you don't even know what the outcome will be.

[HONDACD125]

I would encourage all the gamblers to try sports betting at least once.

I wouldn't because I don't think sports betting is for everyone. Gambling games are different, they don't require a person to have any knowledge or experience or anything to play and maybe win some money sometimes, whereas, in sports betting, a person having no sports knowledge can do nothing. You can't go all guns blazing in trying to earn some money from sports betting when you are not a sports type of person and have never followed or watched sports that much.

There are a lot of gamblers who play casino games but have no interest in sports, such gamblers wouldn't be able to make any money if they venture into sports betting, so for such gamblers, I would say they better stick with what they are good at instead of wasting their money.

Sports betting is for people who love sports and have a lot of knowledge about them.

[swogerino]

Of course, it’s all about luck, which is essentially random chance. There is no skill involved in depositing $50 and repeatedly hitting spin until you win. Every slot has a set percentage of winning, and if you’re lucky, you might hit the jackpot, but it’s not common. Based on my experience, no one can win every day unless they are extremely lucky. The question is, are there any slots with better chances of winning?

Actually, it depends on each player's preferences, but yes, a higher RTP for a beginner is better. For that purpose, I won't talk about specific online slots, but I believe I can help you find the right ones by following these simple tips:

Check the RTP: Well, it's a basic rule, slots with a higher RTP generally offer better long-term winning potential. I personally prefer games with RTPs of +95%.

Volatility: From my perspective, smaller wins with less risk are better for beginners and it's a good responsible gambling practice. So make sure to choose the one according to your risk preference.

Bonus Features: Slots with bonus features like free spins, multipliers, or bonus rounds can provide more opportunities to win. You know, it's up to you to find the right platform that responds to your expectations.

This is just my point of view, and I believe there are members on this forum who are more experienced than me and can add more details regarding this matter

They are completely based on luck and for most people this luck is way more black than the darkest night.Talk about volatility it does not mean anything for the single player as the volatility together with RTP is taken in consideration after a lot of spins have been made to a certain slot.The bonus features also mean nothing as they are a consequence to volatility and RTP,let me make you a personal example,from the slot I used to play Rabbit Garden from Pragmatic Play many times in the Buy Bonus feature which is available there I have got 0x when the cost of buying is x100,so that speaks a lot about luck and I go back to my first sentence of this very reply which for me says everything.The slots are a killer of anybody balance and are never a recommended game to play,they are also the best profit maker to any casino and that also says a lot about them.

[Moreno233]

Slot is completely luck base because no skill is required. Although some person pretend to be expert in it, claiming they have mastered it just to make themselves feel good or sometimes deceive gullible people. I read a post not too long about people creating whatsapp groups for signals in slot games and I couldn't help but laugh at how gullible some people can be, especially those who believed that something like that is possible. Anyone telling you that there is skill in slot game, that person should not be taken seriously.

[irsykes]

There's exactly 0 skill involved in slots. It's a game you don't need to use your mind to play.
And moreso there's very marginal differences between each slot game. You could learn the terminology like RTP, volatility etc but really it's not a huge difference. And even slot companies know the players don't care about that so much and when you buy bonuses they don't even tell you if you will incur any differences in your RTP rates or volatility other than some markety stuff.

So if I had to play slots I'd try to stick to provably fair ones. Otherwise to be honest I have to say that the whole lack of information doesn't seem very attractive to me. It's for these reasons I tend to avoid slots to be honest because also very few of them are provably fair.

100% slot games are just luck if you win. It is very difficult to predict slot machine statistics, more like sports betting with minimal risk because it can be understood by players. In my opinion, it is also luck but at least it is more likely to be good. So many slot games that I have experienced rarely win big, even then it can only be once a month or a few months. So hoping for a slot win every day is far from hope

You know, even if you try to predict outcomes based on statistics you will fail. Because each roll is an independent event so the odds are not based on the previous rolls. It's just chance. This is a common theme in gambling and many people believe otherwise in what's called the gambler's fallacy. Since it even has a name, it's very widespread. Not everyone can win and that's why there's a house edge. In the long run the only thing certain by statistics is that most people lose actually. More than even the house edge. Some stats sat only 10% come out of casinos in profit. I would imagine with frequent slots players it could be even worse.

all in their control. those who can give victory to the game we play bet. if there are people who play slots get a big win before maybe lose big money or for beginners they will get their first luck. slots are very difficult to find loopholes to be able to win. because the server system that works they are free to control whether to lose or win. because I see many people waiting for luck from slots but instead they don't find a bright spot

[wheelz1200]

People tend to have strategies and it might coincidentally work but if will fail much more often than work over time.  There really is no skill and it's luck of the draw who wins the big pots.  I guess you can say knowing when to stay amd when to leave is a skill but not specifically a skill to make you better at slots.

[GreatArkansas]

People tend to have strategies and it might coincidentally work but if will fail much more often than work over time.  There really is no skill and it's luck of the draw who wins the big pots.  I guess you can say knowing when to stay amd when to leave is a skill but not specifically a skill to make you better at slots.

If the slots are made to be fair 100%, for me, luck is the basis here and how the way you handle capital or some betting style.
I believe there's some house edge.
Some gambling platforms especially those that are not built to be fair, are not transparent, and I believe there are a lot of them scattered, they weren't built as fair to everyone and it will just steal your money over time.

[Darker45]

People tend to have strategies and it might coincidentally work but if will fail much more often than work over time.  There really is no skill and it's luck of the draw who wins the big pots.  I guess you can say knowing when to stay amd when to leave is a skill but not specifically a skill to make you better at slots.

If the slots are made to be fair 100%, for me, luck is the basis here and how the way you handle capital or some betting style.
I believe there's some house edge.

There will always be a house edge in slots. Meaning to say, the probability of winning is always against you. So, in the long run, the statistics will prevail. That is why it is recommended to check the RTP first before choosing which particular slot game or site to play. The higher the RTP the better. At least you can make the most of your money and there's a higher chance of winning. But that doesn't mean you're more likely to win than not. No, the fact remains that you're likely to lose. Unless you're lucky of course.

[klidex]

It is impossible to have any skill in slot games because it is purely based on luck and nothing more. This is why people that don't have any skilled game that they know will prefer playing slots when gambling because it does not involve any skill to hit the jackpot. Whoever is gambling on slot knows this and that is why you see more of females playing slot games. Slot is 100% of luck.

Slots are the easiest game among other gambling games, you only need to spin, determine the speed and buy free spins if needed, most people like slots because their luck is random and whoever is lucky at that time will definitely get the jackpot, but on the other hand, if you are not careful, you will lose money quickly and big losses, sometimes slots make their users get carried away by a very high curiosity in each round and this is what makes people interested in spending their time in slot games, many gamblers are trapped in situations like this and eventually become addicted.