Understand Auto Play In Online Slots

• Published: July 24, 2014
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When a new slot game is released there is immense interest amongst the online casino players. What is the theme of the slot machine, are there any new gaming features, what are the audio visual effects like: these are some of the questions that players seek answers to. Therefore close attention is paid to the various facets of the new online slot. But after some time these questions have been answered and all that matters is the payout. It is then that the auto play feature begins to be used.

The auto play feature allows you to set the number of spins that you want. Thereafter you do not have to click the Spin button manually each time to set the reels in motion. As soon as one spin ends and the payouts are made the next spin will automatically start. You can sit back and watch the slot game play out all by itself. Or you can carry out some other work on your computer while the slot machine keeps on spinning. You can even leave your computer to prepare coffee or make a phone call and the slot machine will keep recording your bets and payouts.

The auto play feature in the slots games of different software providers is slightly different in detail, but the basics to remain the same. The first thing you set up is the number of spins that you want. Some software providers allow you to enter a number whereas others require you to select from a drop down list. In case you are watching the game and want to keep a check on the payouts in any spin you can even insert a time gap between spins.

In some slot games the auto play feature automatically aborts after a bonus feature is triggered. In others the auto play feature will resume after the bonus feature is played out. Almost all software providers allow you to enter certain conditions at which you may want to stop the auto play. Some important ones are given below.

• Stop when a jackpot is won

• Stop when a win exceeds the specified amount

• Stop if the cumulative wins reach a specified amount

• Stop if the cumulative losses reach a specified amount

You need to open the auto play set up box and check the conditions at which you want the feature to stop and enter your targets. It is advisable to stop the auto play feature when the cumulative win increases by a specified amount so that you do not lose your winnings in subsequent spins.