What is sliver mining in slots?

[Julio88]

In the context of playing slot machines in casinos, silver mining refers to the practice of walking from one slot machine to another in the hope of finding coins or credits that have been left behind by a previous player. It is also sometimes known as "slot walking" or "scouting machines for money or tickets inadvertently left behind". In the past , when slot machines used coins, it was more common for players to accidentally leave behind some coins or forget to cash out, which led to the practice of silver mining. With the transition to electronic slot machines, the practice of silver mining has become less common as it is now harder to find forgotten coins or credits.

 

[CR7]

To add to the previous response, silver mining in slots can also refer to a specific type of slot machine that has the potential to yield larger payouts or jackpots. These machines are often referred to as "silver mining machines" and may have a higher minimum bet requirement in order to play, but with the possibility of a bigger payout. The term "silver mining" is thought to originate from the old mining days where prospectors would search for silver deposits in hopes of striking it rich. Similarly, slot players who engage in silver mining hope to find hidden treasures in the form of forgotten coins or a big payout on a silver mining machine. However, it's important to note that silver mining is not a reliable or sustainable strategy for winning at slots and should be done with caution and within responsible gambling practices.

 

[James108]

"Silver mining" is a term used to describe the process of collecting as many bonus rounds or free spins as possible in a slot game. In order to "mine" for silver, players must first find a slot game that offers these features, then play through the game until they trigger the bonus round. This can be a time-consuming process, as it often requires spinning the reels many times in order to trigger the bonus.