Online Tournaments
Now let us get an idea of what the tournament actually is. You can choose the tournament with high prize money or low prize money. In the former case you can participate in the game for free. This is done to invite maximum players to the game. But the low prize tournaments need you to pay from 10 to 200 dollars. The prize money offered may vary from hundreds of dollars to hundred thousands of dollars. Some casinos are willing to pay the top scorers 10 %, some half, some one fifth or give smaller amounts to everyone playing.
Few Casinos like Bally's, Paris and Harrah's offer up to 1 million dollars cash prize as well for the winners. The players are divided into different groups to play over a time period which may extend to two days. The players play in rounds that take place between 5 to 30 minutes. Some tournaments have several rounds too.
The points gathered are summed up at the end of rounds. The slot machines used for this purpose are designed differently. They do not throw out coins when you win, rather they will give you some earned points to continue with the game. This is done to achieve a rhythm and keep those machines moving in the process for more and more gaming.
Gaming action
Now that you are aware of the basics let's proceed to the action. In order to participate in an individual slot tournament you must be able to prove your existence as a slot player to the casinos that are hosting this kind of tournament. For being an invitee you must join the respective casino's player's club. When you are there in their register they will be able to track you as a player and send invitation.
Sometimes this procedure is also not enough as there are ample players present. You must go and buy in the tournament of your choice from the casino's marketing department. The casinos also consider another aspect while sending invitations. This aspect is that of daily play or cumulative play. Never put yourself to no-email category or else you will not be invited due to poor contact details provided to them.
For getting an idea of the prize money you are worth you have to do a little maths work. Divide the total prize money by the number of contestants taking part, you get an idea. Add this amount to the money you need to spend on food and room stay followed by subtracting the entry fee. If you get a positive amount the tournament is good.