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Gaming Guru  Ask the Slot Expert(TM): More Wild Symbols Means More Excitement16 May 2012
By John Robison
It's important to remember that what you see on the reel strips has no bearing on a machine's long-term payback. It may be more exciting to see more wild symbols go by, but what counts is how often they land on the payline. Having more wild symbols on the reel strips can also increase the number of near misses above and below the payline with the wild symbol. Again, these near misses tell you nothing about the machine. What counts is how often they land on the payline. Jackpots for all, Send your slot and video poker questions to John Robison, Slot Expert™, at slotexpert@comcast.net. Because of the volume of mail I receive, I regret that I can't reply to every question. This article is provided by the Frank Scoblete Network, John Robison managing editor. If you would like to use this article on your website, please contact Casino City Press, the exclusive web syndication outlet for the Frank Scoblete Network. Ask the Slot Expert(TM): Can Identical Slots Have Different Bonus Probabilities?9 May 2012
I have two slot machine questions that I've wondered about for some time. It seems like you'd be the perfect person to ask.
1. When slot manufacturers construct the slot games, do they or the casino purchasers determine what the min/max payback percentage figures will be?
In the tribal compacts ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert(TM): VLT Video Poker Tips2 May 2012
Any tips for VLT video poker machines?
Mike
Dear Mike,
Yes, one tip. Treat them like slot machines.
Unlike the Class III video poker machines you find in Las Vegas, Tunica, Atlantic City and other places, VLT video poker machines do not determine the results of hands played on them. The outcome ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert(TM): How Do Casinos Figure Slot Comps?29 April 2012
My wife and I got to Hollywood Casino in Indiana to hopefully win and naturally along the way pay our dues for the beautiful casino. We both have Celebrity Comp cards and use them religiously. I probably spend a little more than my wife, but when the comps come through, she always has $5 or $10 more than ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Hit Frequency, Reno, Atlantic City, Double UpHi there, Has there ever been any research done into what number of times a slot machine will pay "anything" during one hundred spins on the average? I have counted many times and find the average slot machine will pay roughly 16 times out of 100 spins. That includes winning a lowly cherry return to a bigger win. ... (read more)Ask the Slot Expert (Slot Machine Pay Off)Dear John, In reference to the reader's question about slot machines where you play for gold or silver tokens: In Las Vegas, many of the casinos have 25-cent slots that pay off a $10 jackpot with a $10 silver souvenir token. ... (read more)Declare Your Independence from the SlotsOn this Independence Day as we celebrate 226 years of independence from the tyranny of the British, consider making your own Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of the slot machines. You don't have to stop playing machines altogether. Just switch to playing video ... (read more)The Slot Expert's Guide to Winning at Slots: The Best Number of Coins to PlayEvery casino guide to gaming recommends playing maximum coins on all slot machines. And almost everyone who's written a book about slots also recommends playing maximum coins when playing a slot machine. I analyzed over 1,000 slot machine programs and I discovered that ... (read more) |
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