Why play slots if you don't "max bet" every time? Like Stormwatcher says, it is indeed gambling and you should go ahead and accept the fact that more likely than not you'll lose. And hey, if you happen to hit a good payline, that max bet comes in reallllll handy. I usually don't go above $.25 machines. Recently have I started to like the video penny slots...I think it's kind of fun just hitting max bet and seeing what happens. More times than not it tends to hit SOMETHING and they can be pretty big. The more lines you play the more chances you have to win!

Last thing I'll say for now- sure, if you play max bets all the time, your money will go quicker. But the thing is, and I'm sure you've seen this or read this- set a limit. If you max bet say 5 times and get absolutely nothing in return, not even a little cherry...well, nevermind....anyways, walk. Pull the ticket out and find another machine. Sometimes those one or two hits that result in a pretty good amount ($100.00 or more) can keep you going all night long, depending on your budget.

We come to Vegas with a set amount of money, fully understanding that it will most likely be lost. But hey, those hours and hours of playing, drinking and going from casino to casino are worth every bit. If we do walk away with some green, groovy. It HAS happened....

I'm always curious to know what people think are the "loosest slots" in vegas. I've read The Palms, Sahara, Orleans, The Three Stations in N. Las Vegas and the Stratosphere. Anybody agree or disagree?