It’s no secret that being a single parent is a lonely old game

It’s no secret that being a single parent is a lonely old game. It is full on hectic for most of the time then when the kids have gone to bed there’s silence. Deafening silence that can make you go batty.

Thank goodness for the joys of the internet. You can chat to friends on the internet, email long lost friends or even learn a new skill. Basically, you can do whatever you want.

When my two were little social media wasn’t quite up to speed as it is now. Well, it didn’t exist at all really. So I use to play games on my computer. I can tell you I very quickly got bored with solitaire.

I use to play the slots. Now before you throw your arms up in disgust let me just explain a few things. Yes, it is gambling. But if you play with only what you can afford loose and are sensible its doesn’t have to turn all pear shaped. So decide what you can afford to play with. Set that as your limit, all casino sites have the facility where you can set your weekly or monthly deposit limits.

Then find a reputable site. Spin and Win is a nice easy site to learn on. Its easily set out and you will find everything easily. They also have a nice new player bonus of 100 free spins and 100% bonus (up to £500). This means you will get 100 spins free. Plus, when you deposit they will match your deposit 100% as long as you deposit £500 or under.

If you have never played a slot game before it can be a bit daunting. Find a game you want to play, click to play and have a look around before you play. Along the bottom there are normally a set of buttons. Your bet, number of lines, auto play, play, max bet, stake and total win. They might be in a different order but they will be there .

Bet – this is how much you will be playing each spin. Always look at this before you press your first spin as sometimes it can be set to max by default and you might spend all your money on one spin.

Lines – how many win lines are played.

Auto-play – is where you can set it to play whilst you sip your coffee and watch.

Play – makes the reels spin.

Max bet –  a quick link to play the max.

Stake – how much you are betting per line.

Total win – yay the winning bit.

Each game differs but the general aim is to get matching symbols in a line. When you do, depending on the symbol, you get a win. Some games have ‘Scatters’, ‘Wilds’ and ‘Bonuses’ . Some give you free spins or extra money or even take you onto another mini game.

Just remember to check your settings before you press play, keep within your limits and enjoy your winnings.