Category: Slots

The brains of a slot machine are the random number generator. There are many misconceptions as to how the computer picks the numbers within a machine. One of the most common myths is that the slot machine is on a cycle which will let a player know when the machine is due to win. This is not realistic or even a possibility. How it Works A slot machine contains a microprocessor similar to those within a home computer. The processor runs a special program that generates numbers randomly which corresponds to the symbols found on the reel. Therefore the random…

Traditional slot machines (those in brick and mortar casinos) all started out by having a fixed jackpot system. This means that there is a set amount you can win (or a hierarchy of set amounts you can win) that is triggered by a specific series of symbols showing up on the reels. This amount never changes. If you get the correct combination on an active payline, you always win the amount specified for that combination. Many online slots operate in this same way. However, many online slots also have what are called Progressive Jackpots (PJ). By comparison, a PJ is…