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Multiple-coin machines have several different definitions. On a single-line machine, the player inserts from one to five coins. If a winning combination occurs on the reels with three coins in, the payoff will three times as much as with one coin in. Four coins will produce a payoff of four times that of one coin, and so on.

Another version of a multiple-coin machine is one with multiple lines. By depositing additional coins, the player activates additional lines that pay off if the winning combinations hit. Some machines even pay on diagonal lines. This type of machines is an enticement to get the players to increase the amount of their wagers. For instance, if a player is only playing one coin, activating only one line, and a winning combination is hit on a non-activated line, it would encourage the player to deposit additional coins in order to have a chance at winning on those additional lines.

In both cases, the payback percentage and the house advantage of the machines do not change whether the player deposits one coin or multiple coins. The amount of profit the casino makes will increase substantially if it can get the players to deposit more than one coin ever play.

You should always gamble only what you can comfortably afford, so you should avoid playing five coins if you can only afford to play one, even if the casino tries to entice you with attractive paybacks. The only reason to play the full amount of coins would be if the slot machine rewards you when winning the top jackpot.

For instance, if one coin pays ten coins for a particular winning combination, two coins play 20 for the same combination, and three coins pays 50, it would be to your advantage to play three coins. The disparity in the awards makes it worth it.

But if you can't afford to play those three coins, it's advisable to find a machine that makes an evenly graduated payback for multiple coins, or drop down to a lower denomination.

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