When purchasing a poker machine, it’s advisable to shop from a trusted retailer or distributor. A dealer with experience will offer machines which have been thoroughly serviced and priced according to condition and value. Consumer-to-consumer sites such as Craigslist may offer machines at different prices but you run the risk of purchasing something that either doesn’t live up to its promise or doesn’t even work correctly.

Although casino poker machines may seem insurmountable, there are strategies you can employ to increase your odds of success. A key strategy is testing out payout rates before committing yourself fully – put a few dollars in and observe what returns come back within a set time period – if breaking even or even losing money becomes an issue then find another machine!

Some believe casinos deliberately place loose slots in high-traffic areas to encourage passersby to play them, with tickets or gaming tables as the likely areas. Also consider asking a casino employee if they know of any “loose” machines; after all, these employees see thousands of gamblers every week and likely know which machines tend to be loose.