| Slots Machines
Basic Rules
The rules of slot machines consist
of inserting coins into the slot and
then pulling the lever to set the reels
in motion. The object is to line up
specific patterns to win money. Depending
on the slot machines chosen, you can
bet up to three or four coins on each
spin. To be eligible for the Progressive
Jackpot, you must play the maximum number
of coins per spin and be betting with
$1 or $5 denominations. You may hit
the "bet max" button to play
for the maximum amount of coins and
the reels will automatically begin to
spin. If you prefer, you may deposit
one coin at a time and then pull the
lever to start the reels spinning. Each
game has different payouts which are
displayed on slot machines. Winning
combinations are displayed in the center
of the reels as marked by the pay line.
Below are some of the biggest myths
about slot machines.
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slot machines stop
on any possible set of stops with
equal probability.
Truth; This is not true of modern
slot machines. Some stops are much
more likely than others. |
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slot machines are
programmed to go through a cycle
of payoffs. Although the cycle can
span thousands of spins once it
reaches the end the outcomes will
repeat themselves in exactly the
same order as the last cycle.
Truth; This is not true at all.
Every trial on a slot machines is
random and independent of all past
trials. |
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slot machines are
programmed to pay off a particular
percentage of money bet. Thus after
a jackpot is hit the slot machines
will tighten up to get back in balance,
and when a jackpot has not been
hit for a long time it is overdue
and more likely to hit.
Truth; The only part of this that
is true is that slot machines are
designed to pay off a particular
percentage. However the laws of
probability dictate that the longer
the slot machines is played the
closer it will come to its target
payoff, even with every trial being
completely random. A jackpot is
equally as likely to be hit right
after the last one and if it has
been fifty million spins since the
last one. |
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Hot/cold coins are
more likely to yield good returns.
Truth; The temperature of the coin
does not matter. It also does not
matter how long it has been since
the coin was last played.
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