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John Robison Gaming Guru - Page 72  Ask the Slot Expert: Would I have won more at a higher denomination?23 January 2013
I love your columns and appreciate the sharing of your knowledge.
When the woman [in a recent column] stated that she has better results from "stopping the spin," your answer surprised me. When I see people "stopping the spin," I always think it is more of a superstition than a way to actually control the result. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Stopping the spin does affect future results16 January 2013
Hello John,
I don’t agree completely about your reply about stopping the wheels and having no effect on outcome, only speeding up play.
Stopping the wheels to speed up play thus creating an outcome that otherwise would not have resulted in the next spin is affecting outcome.
Every nanosecond is a ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Stopping the spin gives me better results9 January 2013
Either I am extremely lucky or others are extremely unlucky.
I have watched several people sit down at particular machines I play and they play the max bet of $2.50 per spin. They spin and spin and rarely hit anything over $3.00 –- most hits are for $0.40 or $0.80.
They get up and I sit down and place the same max bet; however, I stop the spin. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Deducting losses from slot winnings2 January 2013
John:
I really enjoy reading your advice and you're on the money most of the time. However, on December 26, 2012 you were asked about taxes being withheld from a slot jackpot and I think you failed to mention that you can deduct your losses from your winnings and most of the time not pay any taxes at all on smaller jackpots lower than $2,000. ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Can I have taxes withheld from my slot jackpot?26 December 2012
Hi John,
I am traveling to Vegas again soon and have a question regarding hitting a jackpot of over $1,200. I would like to know when I won $1,250 last year if I could have had my taxes taken out right then instead of later when I file? Is there a certain limit that they will only do that with? Heading ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Are jackpots more likely on a 3-reel slot than on a 5-reel?19 December 2012
Thanks for all of your very useful information!!!
One of my favorite slots is a $5 - 2 coin Wild Cherry where you can play
$5 or $10 a credit.
Are my chances of winning increased with the $10 bet?
Thank you.
ACLADY !!!
Dear ACLADY,
Thanks for the kind words.
Your question is a good ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Does a slot machine know how many coins I've played?12 December 2012
John,
First off I want to thank you for all the interesting info you share with
slot players like myself. I've learned so much.
In your Dec 5, 2012 article ("Does the Machine I'm Playing Affect My Chances for Hitting a Progressive Jackpot?") you stated the following:
"If the play results in ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Does the machine I'm playing affect my chances for hitting a progressive jackpot?5 December 2012
On a progressive video poker machine, does the machine you're playing at have any part in hitting the progressive royal?
Regarding the jackpot on a progressive like Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune, does the casino or specific machine have any part in determining who hits the jackpot?
Also, if someone ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: How do slots in New York's racinos work?28 November 2012
Hello John,
I enjoy reading your articles and like your practical advice in the casinos. You give worthwhile advice.
My question is regarding New York racinos and how their machines work since I am planning on visiting New York.
Is it correct to say that the racino machines are Central ... (read more)
Ask the Slot Expert: Can you tell a machine's hit frequency?22 November 2012
Is there any way to tell the hit frequency for either Class 2 (Native) or Class 3 slot machines (Las Vegas type)?
Nick
Dear Nick,
It's very easy to determine any machine's hit frequency. All you have to do is play it. Hit frequency is just a binary event -- a spin is either a hit or it isn't. ... (read more)
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