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John Robison Gaming Guru - Page 19  Ask the Slot Expert: What influences how frequently a bonus round can hit?22 March 2023
Has this ever happened to you?
You're playing one of your favorite machines. A stranger (or a friend) sits down and starts playing the identical machine next to you. You haven't hit a bonus round since the last time Halley's comet was in the neighborhood, but the person playing next to you is not only ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Rebutting an article about why slots are not random - Part 415 March 2023
Just when you thought it was safe to ga back in the water, here's another installment of my rebuttal to an article I found giving one author's opinions about why he thinks slots are not random.
The article has the following disclaimer near the top:
Please note that the article contains opinions only from ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Should I double this hand in Double Down Stud Video Poker?8 March 2023
Question: Was just introduced to double down video stud. Would it make sense to pull on an A high inside straight or looking for a one out straight with a missing ten to the ace high? That way, if you miss the inside draw or 10, you have 3-4 ways to double on a pair. Was curious if it makes mathematical sense. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Rebutting an article about why slots are not random - Part 31 March 2023
For the past two weeks I've been rebutting the statements I found in an article about why someone believes slot machines are not random. This week let's continue looking at some of the author's experiences that he says show non-randomness.
Many years ago Bob Dancer wrote an article in which he wrote that experience is a poor teacher in gambling. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Rebutting an article about why slots are not random - Part 222 February 2023
Question: My father had a near mint working condition Treasure Tunnel slot machine. It was stolen from his estate. How can I get a value on it?
Answer: I remember playing Treasure Tunnel machines many (many) years ago.
I would start by Googling (or Binging, if you want to chat with Microsoft's AI) for used slot dealers near you. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Rebutting an article about why slots are not random - Part 115 February 2023
I found an article detailing why someone believes slot machines are not random while researching last week's column. The writer makes the common mistake of assuming that everything about random events is completely unpredictable.
The article looks on solid ground. The writer recaps what the casinos tell ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Limits on machines in Montana8 February 2023
Question: I have a question about what a machine says it will pay out when it is printed on the side and a machine that does not have any information about the payout. Buy two nights ago on a roses festival game machine 13 got into the bonus ended up with over 100 free games. And of course at 7500 it ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Can casinos lower the payback on video poker?1 February 2023
Question: I hope I am asking this question the right way, but think it’s a simple and straightforward question that everyone
wants to know.
If I am playing an 8/5 Double Double Bonus video poker machine anywhere in the United States, is the expected statistical payback the same?
In other ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Slot payouts in dollars or credits25 January 2023
A few months ago, I received an email asking for my help in a slot payment dispute. Here are some key details from the email:
It was a penny slot machine.
I was playing $.10 (ten cents) so 10 Xs the denomination.
I won $94 in a free games bonus round.
The payout should have been $940.
I have a photo ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Cashless gaming workarounds18 January 2023
Cashless gaming isn't always a seamless experience today, but we'll get there. Remember when using your credit card meant giving your card to the cashier, who would put your card and a credit card sales slip in the endorsing machine and run a roller back and forth over your card? Today I just hold my card ... (read more)
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