Like many forms of gambling, there have been plenty of myths that have popped up surrounding slot machines; these can range from superstitious rituals to full blown lies that are better off dispelled. Below are some the most popular myths that have arisen around slot machines:
Online slots aren’t “real slots” as “real” slots are mechanical – while this may have been true a very long time ago, it is a very outdated view of slot machines. Even “real life” slot machines make use of digital technology; inside they contain a chip which uses a random number generator to decide whether or not it should pay out. Online slot machines also use random number generators, meaning that there is practically little difference between the two types of game.
The humble slot machine is often shrouded in myth...
Pulling a handle is more likely to win that pressing ‘spin’ - this myth relates to the above point, but is still a surprisingly popular one! In truth, both pressing ‘spin’ and pulling a handle activate the same random number generator that dictates pay outs; this means that one is not better, or more likely to result in a win, than the other
Slots have ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ cycles - this is perhaps the most popular slot machine belief of all. As slots operate via a random number generator, there are not blatant cycles which relate to win ratios. However, it is true that simple laws of odds mean that you have an elevated chance of winning on a particular slot machine if you have just witnessed somebody lose on it many times in a row…