What Is The Best Day To Play Slot Machines

  

Someone hit a jackpot on the machine you just left - so you would have won that jackpot if you kept. Slot machines don’t become due for a win when they haven’t paid out in a long while, and they also don’t become hot and start paying out more. Every spin is like a single coin toss or a single roll of the dice—the outcome is independent of all the outcomes prior to it. The location of the slot machine in the casino matters.

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Has anybody since the introduction of server based control of slot machines tracked the best day and time to play slots for greatest payout. This last year I have unofficially noticed slots appear to pay better on Friday and Saturday night and aweful on Friday morning and all day Sunday/Monday. My understanding is slots machines are now controlled via a main server and not individual chips manually inserted/replaced by slot tech. My theory played out again this last weekend with some good wins Friday and Saturday night and aweful on Friday morning and all day Sunday/Monday. I keep thinking the casinos are trying to encourage play when people come to town and take the money back on Sunday and Monday before they leave.
Wizard
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I doesn't matter what time of day, or day of the week you play.
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
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I doesn't matter what time of day, or day of the week you play.


April 31st from noon to 6pm is when I prefere. Haven't had a losing sesion since I turned 21. ;+)
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likeplayingcrapsandbj
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My understanding from a slot manager in Reno is the casino industry had gone to server based slot payout. The random luck of hitting that machine with a chip ready to payout is gone. The casino slot payout % is controlled via server according to NV state law. The days of waiting for a slot tech to change the chip(50/50 it is a payout chip are gone).
MathExtremist

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I doesn't matter what time of day, or day of the week you play.


That's only true under the assumption that the casino doesn't dynamically change their floor on a schedule as the OP said. At least two major gaming manufacturers, IGT and Bally, have systems that allow precisely that to happen -- and at least the Aria is totally set up for that technology. On-the-fly floor mix changes is one of the benefits of server-based gaming. The question is 'if that's implemented, what's the schedule?'.
To my knowledge, most casinos have not implemented server-based gaming in this level of detail. It's still very much a turn-the-key process.
'In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice.' -- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
Wizard
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It is my understanding that even with server-based slots, the casino would have to fax in a report for every machine they change the return on every time they do it. That would be a lot of paperwork to tighten and loosen the slots on a daily and weekly basis.
BestEven if we ignore that issue, it wouldn't be good business to loosen and tighten slots according to the hour or day. For any given casino there is going to be some optimal return to set the slots at, according to denomination. Same as any other game. Make the machines too tight on a busy night, with a captive audience, and you may make more money temporarily. However, you'll create ill will among all the players who lost, and they will be less likely to return.
It's not whether you win or lose; it's whether or not you had a good bet.
MathExtremist
I'm pretty sure the regulations support, or are being reworked to support, electronic update submissions. It doesn't make sense to have high speed changes on the floor when you can't get them across to the state in high speed.
That said, I'm not sure I agree that it's not good business. It's very commonplace in other industries to charge different fees for the same services at different times. Lunch always costs less than dinner. Even in table games, you can find a $5 table mid-day Thursday but not Saturday evening. Other than changing the game entirely, the two levers the casino has are denom and edge. Most slot games are multi-denom, so that leaves only edge. In my mind, taking a multi-line penny machine from 92% to 90% on a Saturday evening isn't much different than taking a dice table from $5 to $10. Casino games have different EVs based on location, why not time?
'In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice.' -- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
likeplayingcrapsandbj
'Casino games have different EVs based on location, why not time?'
I always thought different EV's based on slot location was a myth because of the random assigment of the chip. I don't know.
MathExtremist
I mean downtown vs. Strip vs. airport. But there's nothing random about which EEPROM goes into which machine. Those are all specifically identified on the floorplan.
'In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice.' -- Girolamo Cardano, 1563

Feb 15, 2020

Before getting to know the secrets of slots, you need to learn a little theory. There are legends about the perfect slot machine. Its main feature is the largest payout or high RTP. But even the most impressive RTP (92-97%) does not mean you have a 100% probability of winning. The thing is that the basis of the work of any slot machine is a random number generator.

When you play online, you can control the size of the bet. It affects your potential payouts, but your chances of winning remain the same. Also, the machines with a progressive jackpot go to the favorites because they can significantly increase your winnings.

Another variable is slot volatility. Some slots are diametrically different in this indicator. Tops pay less frequently, but more money. Otherwise, there is a chance of winning more often, but the sum is less.

Empty Casino Principle

At first glance, it might seem that playing in an empty casino increases your chances of winning. This is not entirely true. The fact is that the more people play slots with you at the same time, the more jackpots are at stake. Of course, do not forget that the random number generator still determines the jackpot, and there is no guarantee that you will win.

According to statistics, the more players make bets, the more often the jackpot happens. However, paradoxically, some players enter the site at a time when the load is minimal. Just like they would do in a regular casino. In order not to follow this habit, it's vital to understand that this pattern does not affect the online casino. Any number of players can play at the same time.

The Basic Principle of Playing Slots

This principle can be called a kind of safety technique. Remember that it is best to play slot machines when your finances allow it, which means that to participate in the progressive jackpots, you must make sure that you are financially ready for this before the start of the game. All casinos have their conditions. It may be the minimum amount or the size of an additional bet. Of course, you should not bet more than you have. Nevertheless, the chance of a significant win increases along with the size of the bet.

Play When the Jackpot Is Big

This item does not need a special introduction. You are looking for a massive jackpot or waiting until the amount reaches the value you like. In this case, the jackpot may occur randomly at the end of any of the spins. Each bet increases the size of the potential jackpot. And the longer the main fortune does not happen, the more the amount increases. The number drops to zero, in the case of a win, and then grows again. You can check your luck if you have not hit the jackpot for a long time.

I Will Win This Time

The peculiarity of slot machines, unlike other games, is that it is a game of luck. There are no clues or hidden signs of an approaching victory. Trust your instincts, and if you feel happy, you can try your luck at gambling.

On the other hand, if you feel that your day is not like Beckham's, you can postpone playing online slots for a more favorable time. Around the influence on luck, there are many myths and suggestions for improving chances. The first rule here is not to rely on other people's clues.

The Right Time of Day

The random number generator is the king in any, even the best online casino. You can play from morning to evening at a crowded place, or bet money at night on free slots, and still, lose. Or you can play at any time and get a real stake. Come anytime and choose any of the casino games if you like to play.

Useful Superstitions

Everyone knows that the regulars of the casino are very, very superstitious. They use rituals and systems to win precisely. However, the main message is that anyway is a good way.

Recently, the myth has begun to gain a foothold that even the currency plays a role. It is not. It doesn't matter which cash is in your pocket: USD, EUR, or CAD. All currencies are equally good. The machine is unlikely to monitor the exchange rate.

What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Play Slot Machines

There is another popular myth, which aims to give you a lucky chance. The so-called cold seat. Yet in the world of online casinos, it is merely impossible to know whether someone played the machine before you. The only real components of success are your ability to mind your budget, self-confidence, a desire to play, and the feeling that the right moment is now.

What Is The Best Day To Play Slot Machines

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