Randon Number Generator Wins - July 8, 2008

odern slot machines generate new random combinations even when they’re idle.  They are not waiting to be played before kicking in.  Further more, wins are not programmed to occur on a certain pull or after a certain number of minutes.  There’s no way to predict when a hit will occur since it is constantly working.  You might have better luck on a machine if you play slowly, but that’s just becuase the pull happened at a different time.  The actual speed you play at doesn’t... 

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Wheel of Fortune Slot Machines - March 9, 2008

If you have ever seen the slot machine Wheel of Fortune at your local casino then you probably know just how popular it is. I have seen players waiting nearly an hour just to get a sit for the chance to take a few pulls and a chance to win grand prizes. Since the game is so popular we figured we would take a look at the payback percentages on these machines, the frequency of payoffs, and how often a bonus spin appears for the play. The game is produced by International Game Technologies and is... 

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Most Popular Slot Machines in Las Vegas - March 7, 2008

What are the most popular slot machines in the casino? This was a question recently poised to casino expert Mark Pilarski, and like normal he has the answer. The bulk of the lucrative slot business has been the exclusive territory of one manufacturer, International Game Technology (IGT). Their bread-and-butter comes from the most popular machine in America: the Red, White and Blue reel slot. And what makes the Red, White and Blue so popular? Player appeal. People flock to the colors that represent... 

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How Random Number Generators Work on Slot Machines - March 5, 2008

We’ve all seen it happen if we have spent enough time in the casino. You go through your roll of quarters on a cold machines and then make your move hoping that your luck will change. Then some other patron steps up to the machine that you just left and starts pumping quarters in, only to hit a $10,000 jackpot in the first minute, leaving them incredibly happy and you scratching your head on how you could have been such an idiot to leave that machine. However, don’t let this fool you. A... 

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Near Miss Slot Jackpots - March 5, 2008

It seems like a common occurence for casino patrons is to line up two of the highest jackpot winning symbols but not the third. Sometimes that symbol appers on the screen but on a different line, tantalizingly close to giving you your big payday. These near miss slot jackpots can be heartbreaking to the player, but it’s almost a tease when you get so close and then you just want to keep pumping in coins. There are players out there who think this is a big trick put on by the casino to induce... 

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Playing the Maxium Amount of Coins in Slot Machines - February 18, 2008

The gambling experts may warn you to check the odds on the slot machines before sitting down and putting your money in, but they can almost always agree on one thing, when you step up to pull the lever make sure you are playing the maximum number of coins. This is usually five, and the reason isn’t that we all want you to risk more money on each throw, even though it would be easy to see why that misunderstanding could come into play. Actually, it’s because almost every single multiple-pay... 

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