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Debunking Slot Machine Myths
If you're an avid slots player, you have probably heard those myths regarding slot machines. A thorough analysis and study prove that these myths are based only on pure speculation and have no scientific or mathematical basis. These myths should be taken with a grain of salt.
Several of these myths focus on the placement of slot machines on the casino floor and where loose slot machines can be located. According to these myths, loose slot machines can be found in aisles, near the cashier or by the entrance or exit of the casino, or in places where there are a lot of people. There is no truth to this claim, otherwise, these will be the only machines to be played. Casino owners are wise enough to beat this myth by mixing up all the slot machines in a casino.
It is also not true that a slot machine can grow either "hot" or "cold." The slot machine's computer generates random numbers that decide your odds if winning, so the odds are equal with each and every spin.
Can you determine your odds of winning in slots? Some people think they can just by counting the reels and the number of symbols on each reel. But this is impossible because there are literally millions of combinations in a typical slot machine. It is the computer's random number generator that determines the odds, not any person or even the casino. In the same way, the casino cannot tighten or loosen a slot machine. In order to manipulate the machine's payout rate, the casino has to open the slot machine and physically changing and replacing the computer chips, which is not allowed in places with strict regulations on gambling.
Another myth is that you have a better chance of winning when you pull the lever instead of pressing the button, or vice versa. It makes no sense at all since it doesn't matter which method you choose and the slot machine will work the same either way. The slot machines have no preference to what method you choose in starting a new slots game.
What about slot cards? By using slot cards, the casino will give you "comps" or complimentaries which can be redeemed for meals, event tickets, among others. Slot cards have no effect on payout percentages. It doesn't matter if you use coins or slot cards, but you’ll get more benefits by using the latter.
A wise slots player would never believe in these myths but there is no harm in testing the truth of these myths. What is harmful to your slots play is that if you rely entirely on these myths in a bid to increase your chances of winning at the slot machines. Once you start ignoring proven and tested strategies for improving your slots play in favor of unsound beliefs, then you have fallen victim to these myths.