Myths and facts about slot machines | IXGAMES
There is no predictable way to know when a machine will pay out. A random number generator on a computer chip inside churns constantly through possible combinations to factor the outcome, determined only by the precise moment a customer pushes a button. It’s a fallacy to seek a “hot” machine or avoid a “cold” one. Just as a coin will show runs of heads or tails if flipped repeatedly, a machine may show streaks of wins and losses, but each spin is independent of those before or after it. Slot machines, on average, have returned as prizes 91 percent of the money put in by players, but don’t assume you’ll leave with $91 if you arrive with $100 and play for hours. A small percentage of players win large jackpots; many more cycle their money through the machine until much or all of it is gone. Higher denomination machines (say, with 25-cent minimum wagers instead of 5 cent minimums) generally have a better percentage payback to players, but people can also lose much more money more quickly while playing them. Using a slot players card has no impact on winning or losing. Its value is in generating complimentary rewards such as free meals for those who play frequently. It may once have been true that higher payout machines were positioned for enhanced visibility near entrances and on aisles, but slots operators generally maintain that is not the case today. The best way to avoid excessive losses, many players and experts on problem gambling advise, is to leave debit and credit cards at home. Bring into the casino only the amount you’re willing to lose without feeling any pain. Online Slot Machines