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Slots Myths

Slot machine is a sort of game that attracts attention of many gamblers. Aspiration to win has led to a lot of myths about slot machines have developed over the decades. Some of misconceptions are quite ridiculous. Instead of using slot playing tips, slot fans follow groundless myths that prevent winning. In this article we will put the most common myths to rest and give some slot playing tips.

Slot Playing Myth #1

On the Internet you can find a lot of sites that claim to open you a secret slot strategy that will guarantee 100% winning at slot machines. The only thing is felt to take into account is that slots core system is random number generator that produces the combinations randomly every time with the same odds. You can apply for strategies to find loose machines, but in fact you cannot account for a miracle "to win each time you play".

Slot Playing Myth #2

It is widely believed that casinos move loose machines so that visitors will not find them. Loose machines are ones with high payout percentage and not very high denomination. Such machines tend to pay out more frequently. When visitors hear and see someone hitting a big jackpot, it becomes a strong motivation for them to pump more coins into their own slots.

Slot Playing Myth #3

Sometimes a player left a slot machine and someone won a jackpot at it. Of course, it is very disappointing and makes feel that you have just missed your chance. Let's remind us that live and internet slot machines are completely random games. The RNG generates the random numbers every millisecond all the time. So, it is unlikely that a player would have pushed the button at the same precise moment that another player did.

Slot Playing Myth #4

Many believe that casino houses can tighten or loosen slots with just a flip of a switch. The payout percentage is determined by the RNG chip that is preset at the factory. In order to influence the payback rate it is necessary to change the chip. It involves high expenditure and submitting to Casino Control Commission. So, it is unlikely live or online casinos would remove them.

Slot Playing Myth #5

Some players hit or cool the token before inserting it in hope that the temperature will influence payback percentage. Unfortunately, machine has no feeling and player's efforts are useless and of no sense.

Slot Playing Myth #6

In real casinos there are club cards for clients that accumulate points which can be changed for free meal, drinks, accommodation. However, some players avoid using their cards as think they can affect the result of the game. It is not true: the club cards don't have bearing on the RNG and the symbol combinations it generates.