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The Technology of Slot Machines

The technology of modern slot machines utilizes computerized systems, so the odds are programmed into the machine. Casino operators can decide on how their slot machines should be programmed based on these odds.

If for instance, the winning combination is 5-5-5, the casino operators can reprogram their slot machines that will show the combination 5-5-[non-5]. Basically, with computerized systems, they can do anything they want in their favor.

The Random Number Generator in the slot machine's software dictates how the reels should move and stop. The reel and level of the machine are just aesthetics and part of the machine's design to convince the player that he control's the game. With online slot machine, the button stands as the counterpart of the lever, and it works the same way.

Slot machines are programmed with theoretical pay out percentages. This system makes he machine pay out only about 82 to 98 percent of the players wagers. The minimum percentage varies from one state to another, depending on the regulations. If for example, a typical slot machine plays at $1 per spin and it totaled $1 Million for 1 million spins.

If the slot machine's theoretical pay out percentage is 95 percent, then the jackpot winner will get $950,000 and the $50,000 is for the house. The theoretical pay out percentage is stored in the machine's software and cannot be altered or tampered. The gaming board is very strict on this matter and no state can just reset the software anytime. It has to be approved and the software itself should be valid and according to the board's standards.

Frequently, most machines are linked to form a network of machines in order to accumulate larger pay outs. Each machine contributes a percentage to the progressive jackpot. The player who has the winning combination will get a higher pay out, much higher than a single slot machine would pay.

There are also networks of machines linked together from one casino to another. Usually casinos lease these machines and the makers of the machines are the ones who give the jackpot.

Megabucks is one example of a machine that is not linked, but these machines have higher pay out percentages.

So whatever type of slot machine a player chooses, the object of the play is to enjoy and have fun. If he wins the jackpot, his odds are higher than that of the slot machine, and of course it is sheer luck.