1. Slot machines work on random number generators. Every spin result is determined the split second you press the spin button. The results are completely random. Also, the machine is programmed to provide the player with many “near miss” scenarios. This is to make you think you are getting close to winning.
2. Slot machines have a set payback percentage. This is the percentage of money that the machine will give back to the player over the long run. For example if the machine is set to 97% payback, then for every $100 put into the machine $97 of it will be given back… in the LONG RUN. Anything can happen in the short term.
3. Slot machines are never “hot” or “cold”. They pay out randomly. You may get lucky and win a little money and think the machine is hot, but if you play it long enough you’ll give it all back.
4. A slot machine is never due to pay. No matter how long you play, it doesn’t owe you anything. Many players think that if they play long enough they will eventually get the win. If they do it is because of random luck, not because of the amount of time they played the machine.
5. The new video slots are designed to get you to spend more money per spin. Yes, it may be a 5 cent machine, but if you bet 5 cents on all 20 paylines how much have you just spent? The answer is $1.
6. Online casinos like to tell you that their machines have a higher payback percentage than land based casinos. They back this up with the fact that they have lower overhead. Ha, yea don’t believe that they are nice and honest and keep their payback percentages higher. Remember, they are in the business of taking your money in the most entertaining way possible.
7. Slots are the most profitable game for the casinos. Why do you think they take up the majority of the casino floor? It’s gambling on autopilot.
8. The best strategy for playing slots, and all casino games,  is to quit or change machines after a good win. Remember that in the long run you have a disadvantage in all casino games. It’s all about the hit and run.
9. Progressive slots are slots that share a jackpot. All progressive slots are connected on a massive network. The odds are adjusted to build a huge jackpot. Thus, it is considered very lucky to win a progressive slot jackpot. It’s like winning the lottery.
10. It is possible to win at slots. People hit huge jackpots all the time. Why can’t it be you?

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