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Does the value of the jackpot affect hit frequency?26 March 2007
One would think that machines with less generous top jackpots would have higher hit frequencies than machines with more generous top jackpots, but that is not necessarily the case. Here's what could be done to turn your 200,000 jackpot machine into the 25,000 jackpot machine. Let's say there's one way to hit the 200,000 jackpot. The slot designer could change the jackpot to 25,000 and take away seven ways to a hit a lower-paying combination and turn them into ways to hit the top jackpot. The hit frequency is the same on both machines. I tend to avoid machines with high jackpots under the theory that a lower-valued jackpot may hit more frequently, but that also isn't a hard-and-fast rule. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
Dear Chuck, Jackpot magazine (www.jackpotmagazine.com) is a good source for what's going on in and around Tunica. I'm afraid that I can't help with sightseeing. The only sightseeing I've done in the area is when I've been lost on the way back to the Memphis airport. You're right — if I knew which machine was going to pay off I'd be in the casino and not sitting here typing a reply to your letter! Thanks for the kind words about my column and book. I'm wondering which of my suggestions are hard to use on the boats. I can see "going out for a walk" and "comparing machines with those in the casino next door" being difficult to follow on a cruising ship, but most of my other suggestions should be applicable. Best of luck in and out of the casinos,
Dear Dr. Mark, Nevada regulations require the RNG to generate at least 100 times per second. According to Kilby and Fox in Casino Operations Management, the RNG formula IGT used at the time the book was written had a period of about 4 billion numbers. With these numbers, the RNG would take 40,000,000 seconds (that's about 463 days, if I didn't make a mistake). The RNG runs continuously, even when the reels are spinning. 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 reply to every question. 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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