Avoiding Casino Myths

The casino has been a place where many people have lost and gained their personal fortunes. The casino has also been the place where many myths have circulated throughout the year. Some of these range from the unusual to the ridiculous. Only by understanding the myths can players correct their perceptions any misconceptions about them. Here are some casino slot myths that many players have somehow taken to heart.

Myth #1. A winning slot machine can be determined by looks alone.

False. Any slot machine is a potential winner. No one, even the manufacturer, can determine a winning slot machine just by looking at it. Even taking a chance on a slot machine that has a high payout rate is not a sure fire guarantee that the machine would show a win. The machine has no control lever pre-set programming. It is the random number generator inside that controls the winnings.

Myth #2. Slot machines near doors and aisles are winners

False. Slot machines near the doors and aisles certainly look better and have a lot more lights that the other ones but it is not a sign that the machine payout more. This myth came about when players saw other players will at the ones near the door and assumed that the ones in the area were the only ones that paid out. Similar with aisles, there is no sure sign that they payout more as well. The best option for players is to keep changing from one machine to another after every round. After all, it may only cost a quarter and after a while on a losing machine, one has to simply switch.

Myth #3. Using cold coins would cause the slot machine to payout faster

False. A slot machine cannot determine the temperature of the coin, only the number of coins inserted in it. This myth may have been attributed to people who have gotten drunk and used the coins that have fallen in their drinks afterwards and won. Hence the cold coins theory.

Myth #4. Payouts are most likely to happen on a weekend

False. Slot machines rely on the random number generator in their system and it does not count days, months, nor holidays. Even the random shut off or power off of the machines does not halt the generation process. This myth may have been attributed to family members suddenly hitting a win once in while.

Myth #5. The Casinos can manually control a win or loss on the machines

False. The slot machines are equipped with warranty stickers that cannot be broken unless the machine needs to be fixed or replaced. Only the slot dealers can legally open the machine and make changes.

It is a big boom for players that have not yet been exposed to the myths to learn about them first hand. This way, players can make better, informed decisions on this.