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Can you beat the slots?14 November 2005
In the long run, no. The more you play, the closer the payback you experience will get to the actual payback of the machine. I can think of two exceptions, however. Some video poker machines pay back more than 100%. If you follow the proper strategy, you will beat them in the long run. Other video poker machines pay close enough to 100% that when you consider cash back and comps, their overall payback is over 100%. Finally, if you hit a big jackpot that makes up for all your losses and then some and never play the slots again, you will have beaten the machines. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
Dear Dave, Throwing away everything to try for a royal is not only the secret to hitting more royals, it's also the secret to losing more money. The amount you gain by hitting more royals is more than offset by the amount you lose by throwing away the other hands with higher expected values than the partial royals. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
Dear Reno, Keep plugging away. The royals will come. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
No. No manufacturer makes them and they're much easier to cheat than today's machines. Best of luck in and out of the casinos, Send your slot and video poker questions to John Robison, Slot Expert, at slotexpert@comcast.net. Because of the volume of mail I receive, I regret that I can't send a reply to every question. Also be advised that it may take several months for your question to appear in my column. This article is provided by the Frank Scoblete Network. Melissa A. Kaplan is the network's managing editor. If you would like to use this article on your website, please contact Casino City Press, the exclusive web syndication outlet for the Frank Scoblete Network. To contact Frank, please e-mail him at fscobe@optonline.net. Recent Articles
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