Why Your Mind is So Important When Playing Pokies 2 Likes

There are few things more enjoyable than playing pokies at your local, or online. Whether alone or with mates, they can offer you hours of enjoyable entertainment, and the chance to really win big!

But although pokies are mostly automated, and require minimal skill, there are some things that better players do consistently that lesser players don’t: it’s use their minds. Indeed, using your mind when playing pokies can make all the difference to your payout at the end of the day.

So the next time you’re at the pokies, keep the following in mind (pun intended) and hopefully you’ll increase your chances of winning that one big payout.

1. Drink responsibly when at the pokies.

Sure, sometimes it’s hard to resist the temptation of a cold bevvy when playing pokies. Truth be told, they just seem to go so well together. But make sure you don’t consume more than 1 standard drink per hour and exceed the legal limit of 0.5 blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Why? Because any more alcohol in your system than this will impair your decision making abilities.

And that’s the last thing you want when you’re playing pokies. You need to stay on top of your game when at the machines, knowing when to walk away and when to stay. Unfortunately, alcohol will interfere in your judgment and may lead to you making regrettable decisions. You don’t want that.

2. Know when to walk away.

Let’s get things straight: in the long run, poker machines are designed to payout less than they take in. This means that if you’re lucky enough to win on a poker machine, the best thing you can do is walk away at that instant. Staying on the same machine will only take more of your money. So know when it’s time to walk away from a poker machine and don’t make the mistake of thinking your lucky day can get any luckier.

3. Choose the games that offer the best payouts.

Although there is a lot of luck in playing pokies, skilled players make sure to only play machines that offer the best possible payouts, rewards and bonuses. These machines offer the best value for money. The next time you’re at the pokies and looking to win big, take a step back, survey the surrounding room, and think to yourself: which are the best machines to play? Don’t just jump on the first machine you see, but rather use your mind’s judgment to give you the best chances of winning on your night out.

So there you have it. Don’t leave your mind at home the next time you head for the pokies. Take it with you and use it to your advantage. Drink responsibly to ensure your decision-making capabilities aren’t impaired, know when to walk away from a machine, and choose the games that offer you the best value for money. Hopefully you’ll be winning big in no time at all.