Common Online Slot Machine Myths

There are lots and lots of myths surrounding online slots, and you’ll be surprised about how many of them aren’t true.

Myth: Slots Are Rigged

Slot machines are actually not rigged.

It’s an extremely common misconception that slot machines are rigged. But in actuality, slot machines are not rigged.

Slot machines use a random number generator (RNG) to ensure a slot machine’s randomness.

In a slot machine, the RNG plays a crucial role in creating the element of chance. When you place your bet and spin the reels, the RNG, essentially a fast and continuous random number generator, comes into action. Each symbol on the spinning reels corresponds to a specific number. As you spin, the RNG selects random numbers in a split second. The machine then stops the reels on symbols associated with those numbers.

Whether you win or lose depends entirely on the outcome of this RNG-generated process. If the numbers align to form a winning combination, such as three cherries in a row, you win a prize. If not, you lose your bet. It’s important to note that every spin is separate from the previous ones, and the RNG ensures that the game remains fair and entirely based on luck, making it impossible to predict or manipulate the results. Essentially, the RNG serves as the “brain” of the slot machine, introducing the crucial element of randomness into the game.

Because of how an RNG works, the casinos don’t actually have any influence or control over the games you play. However, casinos are able to set a return to players.

RTP is like a promise made by a slot machine. Imagine you’re playing a slot game, and it has an RTP of 96%. This means that, on average, over a long period of time, for every £100 you bet, you can expect to get back £96 as winnings. It’s like saying, “If you play this game a lot, you’ll probably get back 96% of what you put in.”

But remember, this doesn’t mean you’ll always get 96 pence back every time you bet a pound. It’s more of an average over many plays. Some people might win big, while others might lose. RTP is a way to measure how generous or stingy a slot machine is likely to be, but it doesn’t predict individual results. So, if you see a slot machine with a higher RTP, it suggests that, in the long run, it’s more likely to give you more back compared to a machine with a lower RTP. But luck still plays a big role in each individual spin.

Myth: An RTP of 96% means I’ll get 96% Of My Bets Back

Well, this isn’t actually how RTP works. RTP is measured over a large amount of time and bets. So, it’s extremely unlikely that your bets will represent the RTP. As one person gambles on slots, you’ll see much more random returns, even if the RTP is 96%. However, with over one million players playing on a slot machine, you’ll be a lot more likely to see a correlation.

Myth: You Should Avoid Slots That Have Just Paid Out

Imagine slot machines as being independent, random events. When you play a slot machine, the RNG generates random numbers to determine the symbols on the reels and whether you win or lose. It doesn’t have a memory or a pattern – it’s like a coin flip that doesn’t remember the previous flips.

So, when a slot machine has just paid out a big jackpot to someone, it doesn’t mean that the next spin is less likely to win. The RNG doesn’t care about the machine’s history. It continues to generate random numbers for each spin, and your chances of winning are purely based on luck. Just because someone won recently doesn’t affect your odds in any way.

In essence, every spin on a slot machine is like rolling a dice, and the outcome is entirely random. So, you can play any slot machine you like, whether it has recently paid out or not, with the same chances of winning. It’s all about luck and the randomness generated by the RNG.

Myth: You Can Only Win Big By Betting Big

Whether you can win big on slots with any amount of money is going to vary from slot to slot. But in most machines, the size of your bet does not have an effect on potential payouts.

Slot machines are a game of chance, and the outcome of each spin is random. By placing more money on a game, you will not be more likely to get payouts.

Myth: I’m On A Hot/Cold Streak

When you play online slots, it might feel like you’re going through hot or cold streaks, where you either win a lot or lose a lot in a short period. However, these streaks are not real in the way we often think.

Online slots RNGs to determine the outcome of each spin. Think of the RNG as a computer program that generates random numbers very quickly. These numbers decide which symbols appear on the slot machine’s reels and whether you win or lose.

Timing matters

Timing doesn’t matter because of the RNGs that are built into slot machines. This RNG is like a digital “coin flipper” that constantly generates random numbers, and each number corresponds to a specific combination of symbols on the slot machine’s reels.

Now, here’s why timing doesn’t matter:

• Continuous Generation: The RNG runs continuously, generating numbers at an incredibly fast rate, even when nobody is playing the game. This means that the outcome of a spin is not influenced by when you decide to click the spin button.
• Independence: Each number generated by the RNG is completely independent of the previous ones. It’s like rolling a fair six-sided die; the result of one roll doesn’t affect the next roll. In the same way, the outcome of one spin on a slot machine doesn’t impact the outcome of the next spin.
• Speed of Play: Online slots can be played at various speeds, and the RNG doesn’t wait for you to click the spin button. Even if you were to click the button at a slightly different moment, the RNG would have already generated the outcome for that spin.