Casinos are not in the business of gambling they're in the business of mathematics. This has been a favorite idea with me for years and this video has really brought it out. Thank you Marc
You're correct. I've commonly said that casinos are in the business of marketing and their secondary business is gaming. Because they know once they get people in the door and into that labyrinth of curves, they're going to spend some money
People NEED to start reading & educating themselves on game rules, especially regarding pots, pigs, firecracker games, etc. since it's not front and center on a machine. Great video Marc.
People should educate themselves. I cannot think of a business line, however, that could get away with the fraud of "perceived progression." I think it should be criminal. No one is there to walk people through the basics like any other entertainment business, and no license is required to operate
From all the slots channels this is by far the best educational out there... You touch psychological and technical subjects wich is the most important thing. Keep em going marc 💪
Exploitation you got it right Marc, joined with your emphasis on awareness here. Loud music in the casino increases our cortisone which affects our decision making. Earplugs handy.
I love your videos and the one “mantra” I hear in my head as I’m playing is “play the bet level you’re comfortable with”. When I try to play higher than my comfort level, I’m nervous and not having fun. When I bet at my comfortable bet level, the chase is exciting and when it hits, it’s exhilarating! Thank you 🙏🏼
Good summary of lots of items you've already highlighted in previous videos. Thanks to you guys (and with Cowboy Slots before), I reckon I'm now a 'smart gambler' (if there is such a thing, lol). This was highlighted when I visited Vegas with my daughter, and kept telling her: "don't play that machine", "on your budget, that high volatility machine isn't for you", "don't be fooled by the expanding fish", etc., etc. I've also converted a lot of my play to old school 3 reel slots. So, thank you very much, guys, greatly appreciated. The way I look at my visits to Vegas, are like an all-inclusive holiday. I get free accommodation, free food, free drinks, limo pick-up and drop-off from the airport, loads of Freeplay, etc., etc. All I have to spend money on is the gambling, which I thoroughly enjoy!!!
Thanks for the video Marc! I always enjoy your content. I’m an engineer and love the math and probability, and still enjoy going to the casinos =). I appreciate the work you and your team put into educating us. Good luck in Vegas next week!
I agree 100% Marc! This channel has really helped us.The gamble boxes have been the #1 reason. Once, you do that, you show that you can control yourself and you come back with money. The #2 is not falling for the Pig,chicken etc. I always thought the bigger it got then it would hit.NOPE! I don't play those anymore(I stopped before your channel).Cash the ticket out and put it back in,take your players card out,they cheat, I lost they rigged it. All myths explained in further detail.Thanks! You can't tell people who don't believe it. They have to find out the hard way. You get a good hits?Cash it out. Put some in your box and try more. If It does nothing, get up and leave.Take a break or find something else to play. Happy New Year!
I know that they suck us in all the time . I played panda and it was cold like it was shut off and I’ve done it many times over . But I also have walked up to a machine on the first spin and got in . Luck and timing ! Thanks 😊
You do a very good job of explaining things in your videos. Thank you for the constant education lol i am mathematical thinker. Really like top dollar and can't wait for glass. Keep educating people Marc
Thanks for sharing your good ideas, and here are some more.... Most amateur gamblers start with a mindset: I've got X dollars to lose. My goal is if I start with X dollars, I stop if I get to 2X (or 1.5X). i.e., have a lower limit AND an upper limit. Most casinos don't have windows and don't have clocks. The lighting is usually somewhere around dusk or dawn like. Also, the floor pattern of slots are set up in a seemingly hap-hazard way, but that's very intentional. The music is up tempo and 'urgent'... and they pump in specific scents... and many more 'tricks.' Good luck!!
Absolutely wonderful video, Marc. Well said and totally agree with you on posting a message on the machine for perceived progressives (pots, firecrackers, and the like). It is fun to play when you read and know the rules for transparency of expectations when deciding on slot machines to play.
A wise Casino Slot Director once told me " Time Is On The Casino's Side " So Boys and Girls what that means is . If you stay in a casino long enough . your going to lose your $$$ . Have a great day and if your at the casino ...Good Luck .
Great stuff as always. I do wish you'd go into more detail about variance some time. I think that is something that causes a lot of people to believe some of these myths.
G'day Marc, Happy New Year! 🎉 Another excellent video and exceptionally valuable information as always. I just sent you guys an email on my thoughts, it won't let me comment them on here for whatever reason. Probably didn't like that I put in company/machine names, lol. My point being is, and just echoing Marc's statement; if you're going into any casino or club, just remember the longer you sit at that machine, the additional money you pump into that machine, in the long run, you will likely lose. Do not chase progressives/bonuses. If you get lucky, TAKE IT AND RUN. Knowledge is power in the casino. Thanks again Marc.
Thanks Marc for the info. One thing to mention is different Casinos have different RTP’s on average. They can be found here in Ohio on the Lottery Commission VLT website and the Casino Control Commission website. Not all Casinos are equal and yes they can have the manufacturer set the odds lower when they order the machines. For example you can play the exact same machine but at a different Casino and your payback over time will be different. As someone who has spent many years and thousands of hours playing I can attest to the fact the volatility has increased on the newer style games, and boy can you lose a lot/ win a lot depending on the algorithm. Thanks
Bowl of prunes, constipation. Pros and cons debate-- excellent. Personal attacks-- constipation. May I offer you a bowl of stewed prunes. Thank you again for a cheerful, genuine look at slot play for subscribers as myself.
Happy New Year, Mark! Did you get my Double Diamond game back in stock yet? I totally agree that they should post that the firecrackers, pigs, gold fish are just a visual and have no effect on when the bonus will be activated.. It's borderline predatory. You and I know this but there are a lot of naive people out there who have no idea how it really works and those are the people who believe that the visual is indicative of when the bonus feature is going to be activated. They are not stupid people they are just uninformed and the casinos know that, and they definitely take advantage of that. It's kind of akin to how they fool people on their room prices by hiding the resort fees until the person actually checks in and has to pay the extra $40-$80 per day.
Marc, I admit I still need help badly.... 🤦♀️ Played the slots last night for hours at Wind Creek in Pa.... Wish I still had the full amount of $550 that I ran the machine up to!!! (after losing money) I get mad & frustrated at my own self-- like why the HELL don't I learn to get up out the chair & LEAVE??? Omg, what a mind trick- just thinking I will continue to win MORE $$$ if I continue to play longer, even though I see my "cash in" amount dwindling down, further & further..... 😣😣😣
Get a gamble box if you do not have one and use it. I am telling you it will make a huge difference.I bought the boxes last year. The last 5 trips we have taken and one was a day trip we have brought money back.Most of the time it is breaking even maybe a little ahead. Still, we don't come home broke.I hope it is better for you next time!
Great delivery. The bright slot graphics is just an update from the last visit. And yet anyone can repeat losing their ass and somehow enjoy their next visit with free play & drinks. What is the definition of extortion? bwaha.. Yup..thats exactly it!
Why is it that when I enter my player card into the machine at Hard Rock, it tells me to wait for my player preferences to be configured then I can't win anything. I win more often without my player card in the machine. There is a theory that certain casinos do not want the same person to win too many jackpots
Does bet size influence odds of getting a grand on a machine like dragon link? Does a $0.50 bet on Pennie’s have the same odds as a $50 bet on $1 denom?
Funny enough I played 9 line TD and i actually ignored the "take offer" at 120 credits. Thinking id go with my gut. Well my gut was 15 credits. 15! I was shocked.
Marc after sending you my pictures of the money box a couple of weeks ago I didn’t take it with me to Biloxi Thursday night because it was “just one night”. Built my ticket up and woke up to $1.76. Very disappointed in myself. Love this video and hello from South Georgia
Regarding the auditing and checks and balances from agencies, in your opinion are tribal slots (Washington specific) as sure to have no outside influence/manipulation? It certainly feels like the rtp is being adjusted month to month etc.
Highly unlikely that they are making any changes. When you are dealing with probabilities on such a large scale, you are sure to witness times of "no hits" and times of "lot's of hits". For example, Dave and I go to vegas 6 or 7 times a year, play the same machines, and sometimes we do good, and some times we get recked. However, the machines aren't being changed. This is just the expected behavior.
Notice on glass about perceived size of piggies,bags etc will not help. Signage would be small & piggies big. I notice people do not read signs! Great video,keep putting out explanations- should help some to realize what really is going on.
In Australia, Perth in particular they have *safe play* on general floor Max bet $10 spin and if your registered player and have card in machine will check on you if you have exceeded play time or not taken a break in 3 hours! There are many restrictions legally as well, for base players. High-end gamblers, behind closed doors......like all casinos......let me take your money! 😜😝
Why does the player always have an edge shortly after getting there? Every time I go play slots, I find myself up ahead within the first 15 minutes. After that, I can't win anything. I believe they are manipulating odds remotely/digitally. That should be illegal.
@@snwrist_3 There is no edge or change in the machine. it’s your experience that gives you that perception. If you were to poll a group of people , you would get people saying the opposite of your experience. Might i suggest if you find yourself up , early in the trip. To cash out, take a break and any profit , lock it away.
@GambleSmart I understand what you're saying, but that pattern is the only thing that seems consistent about every visit. It feels like it's a design done on purpose to draw players in. Other people I talked to have also agreed. You are right about cashing out at that point for sure.
@GambleSmart been fighting the arthritis from injury and surgery on neck and shoulder for last 3 days since weather is cold and where looking at freezing rain, sleet and snow 🌨️ coming in late tonight. I hope y'all are doing well. Take Care a friend from Western Kentucky.
Yes I hate those pots that look full or the ones that you fill because you feel like you’ve invested so much and can’t leave it for the next person to take 😢 thats why I try my best not to play those.
I get that the “pot games” are just a perception. How does the game determine when it awards the bonus? Is it just when a particular bonus symbol lands? BTW I love your channel and share videos with my husband 😂. He needs your help too.
Omg, just watched “let’s gamble again” video on how much she gambled and her win/loss calculations for 2024. It is a humongous amount of money, but she has a very well-paying job and works from home. I am so glad that I don’t gamble like that. But it is very admirable that she is willing to be so transparent.
But she is growing a channel there is a guy that does something similar losing hundreds of thousands per year gambling but makes over a million net of losses from view, subs, sponsorships etc... she is just investing in her business on the path to hit that other streamers goal.
So if i olay the one that the pot is full doesn't mean that it is any better chance to win on but it doesn't mean it is any worse. just don't chase full pots, bags or whatever.
The other day someone hit the 100K grand on dragon link and they open it to inspect it I was next to that and looked over and saw the Rtp was 90% is that good? Lol the audacity to come look at it when it hits but not when it’s taking all the money🤣
Probability and odds are often confused. Your odds are the same on ever spin but the probability of the wheel only landing on red numbers 20x in a row is very low. Same goes for baccarat which is virtually a 50/50 but you can use probability as a strategy.
The NEWER machines are Programmed to pay out SMALLER bonus wins. Especially the Indian Casinos. The Gaming Commission does NOT press the NORMAL payout ratios that say Vegas Casinos do. I have used a "Stop Spin" method and won the Bonus only to receive basically NOTHING.
I think it's like people knowing smoking is bad for them for the still smoke, similar to the graphics on the machine, it may never pop but it's the possibility and manufactures probably know we are sucker's...sad but true
I'm not a big slot machine player. I play blackjack but sometimes just for fun I play slots. I played slots for years and never hit a jackpot until the Buffalo slots were introduced at the casino I frequent. I hit a jackpot the FIRST TIME I played it. Pure luck. Another gottcha slots have is giving free games but using what they call 'bonus reels'. You have to get deep into the rules to learn what they are. Another one is the Quick Pick with all the money you could get with 5 thru 9 Quick Picks symbols. What is not evident is that you have to play the maximum bet to get them.
The RNG just decides when the "bounce" the dice, but there is no "weight" to the dice, they must fall randomly. The way they can control the payback % return on a bubble craps game is controlling what types of bets you are allowed to place or what those bets would result in (credit wise) on a win.
@ Thank you! It just seems suspicious when you bet a little higher and a 7 comes out 🤦🏻♀️ I thought maybe there was some kind of weights in the dice lol
I understand the chances of the ball dropping the same is equal but if it just came your number I would switch even though ita the same odds of landing but doesnt seem as likley to land the same wouldn't you agree
Liked the video but here's the thing, I totally disagree that pokies (slots) are random. Reason being is that if casinos and clubs etc started paying out Grand jackpots etc daily because (being 'random' that could happen), then everyone would win and they could lose. They are programmed to return a certain % to the player over the life of the machine which means it can't be "random" for that to happen. They are breaching the laws if they don't return that % to the player but as the "life of the machine" is unknown it is used by the casinos etc to be protected from being prosecuted.
If I offer you ten envelopes and 9 have $1 and 1 has $10,000 and I give you one chance to pick an envelope it’s random that you will get $1 9/10 times. That’s how the slot probably works. Each spin is an equal random to the others, but there’s far far more losing envelopes than jackpot envelopes.
There are a multitude of different combinations of values the machines can land on, and a machine’s % of “return to player” doesn’t mean they are winning the jackpot. It simply means they land on something that pays out a certain percentage of the bet. That could be 5 cents. That is a “return to player.” The probability of getting the exact combination of symbols to get a jackpot is very small. This same UA-camr has another video on how slot machines are based on random Number generators. The machines aren’t “hot” at a certain time of day, or day of the week, or if you’ve been playing a lot and you think the game “owes” you a win. It’s random.
See, i don’t chase progressives. But when i wanna play those games, i play the one with the highest just in case they happen to hit. Why not hit the big one if it’s going to for you that session?
That's absolutely correct. You should always sit down and play the one with the higher progressive (not because the odds have changed, but because if you hit it, wouldn't you want the biggest prize?). :)
If machines can't be changed,here is a fact,I play a machine that has a progressive that must hit by a certain amount. same machine goes up 1 penny for every 5 spins during the week,the same machine on the weekend take 13.how is that not them alternating the machine?the other is how are they changing the program?
Casinos are not in the business of gambling they're in the business of mathematics.
This has been a favorite idea with me for years and this video has really brought it out. Thank you Marc
You're correct. I've commonly said that casinos are in the business of marketing and their secondary business is gaming. Because they know once they get people in the door and into that labyrinth of curves, they're going to spend some money
I followed your advice and did budget control, instead of loosing 500 i only lost 490. Thank you very much.
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Try not to lose* any money next time 😊
People NEED to start reading & educating themselves on game rules, especially regarding pots, pigs, firecracker games, etc. since it's not front and center on a machine. Great video Marc.
People should educate themselves. I cannot think of a business line, however, that could get away with the fraud of "perceived progression." I think it should be criminal. No one is there to walk people through the basics like any other entertainment business, and no license is required to operate
From all the slots channels this is by far the best educational out there... You touch psychological and technical subjects wich is the most important thing. Keep em going marc 💪
Exploitation you got it right Marc, joined with your emphasis on awareness here. Loud music in the casino increases our cortisone which affects our decision making. Earplugs handy.
I love your videos and the one “mantra” I hear in my head as I’m playing is “play the bet level you’re comfortable with”. When I try to play higher than my comfort level, I’m nervous and not having fun. When I bet at my comfortable bet level, the chase is exciting and when it hits, it’s exhilarating! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing this! :)
THANK YOU MARK! Best explanation I’ve heard of the “hot/cold” phenominom.
Good summary of lots of items you've already highlighted in previous videos. Thanks to you guys (and with Cowboy Slots before), I reckon I'm now a 'smart gambler' (if there is such a thing, lol). This was highlighted when I visited Vegas with my daughter, and kept telling her: "don't play that machine", "on your budget, that high volatility machine isn't for you", "don't be fooled by the expanding fish", etc., etc. I've also converted a lot of my play to old school 3 reel slots. So, thank you very much, guys, greatly appreciated. The way I look at my visits to Vegas, are like an all-inclusive holiday. I get free accommodation, free food, free drinks, limo pick-up and drop-off from the airport, loads of Freeplay, etc., etc. All I have to spend money on is the gambling, which I thoroughly enjoy!!!
Thanks for the video Marc! I always enjoy your content. I’m an engineer and love the math and probability, and still enjoy going to the casinos =). I appreciate the work you and your team put into educating us. Good luck in Vegas next week!
Thank you!!
The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Forbidden Gambling Methods speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance
If it's forbidden, how can we speak of it?
Obviously
I agree 100% Marc! This channel has really helped us.The gamble boxes have been the #1 reason. Once, you do that, you show that you can control yourself and you come back with money. The #2 is not falling for the Pig,chicken etc. I always thought the bigger it got then it would hit.NOPE! I don't play those anymore(I stopped before your channel).Cash the ticket out and put it back in,take your players card out,they cheat, I lost they rigged it. All myths explained in further detail.Thanks! You can't tell people who don't believe it. They have to find out the hard way. You get a good hits?Cash it out. Put some in your box and try more. If It does nothing, get up and leave.Take a break or find something else to play. Happy New Year!
I know that they suck us in all the time . I played panda and it was cold like it was shut off and I’ve done it many times over . But I also have walked up to a machine on the first spin and got in . Luck and timing ! Thanks 😊
You do a very good job of explaining things in your videos. Thank you for the constant education lol i am mathematical thinker. Really like top dollar and can't wait for glass. Keep educating people Marc
I promise I'll get it shipped out to you when we get back this week. :) We both got it signed on the back for you. So sorry it has taken me so long!
Thanks for sharing your good ideas, and here are some more.... Most amateur gamblers start with a mindset: I've got X dollars to lose. My goal is if I start with X dollars, I stop if I get to 2X (or 1.5X). i.e., have a lower limit AND an upper limit.
Most casinos don't have windows and don't have clocks. The lighting is usually somewhere around dusk or dawn like. Also, the floor pattern of slots are set up in a seemingly hap-hazard way, but that's very intentional. The music is up tempo and 'urgent'... and they pump in specific scents... and many more 'tricks.' Good luck!!
Absolutely wonderful video, Marc. Well said and totally agree with you on posting a message on the machine for perceived progressives (pots, firecrackers, and the like). It is fun to play when you read and know the rules for transparency of expectations when deciding on slot machines to play.
This is why I watch. Excellent information.
One of the busiest week next week in Vegas for CES. Hope to see you guys there! 🎉🎉✌️✌️🥂🥂
A wise Casino Slot Director once told me " Time Is On The Casino's Side " So Boys and Girls what that means is . If you stay in a casino long enough . your going to lose your $$$ . Have a great day and if your at the casino ...Good Luck .
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@@Mag1c4lyfe got it thanks
You guys always give us a lot great information to digest and take with us to the casino! Thanks ❤👍
Happy New Year….. Thanks for all your advice.
Bonus points for that Captain Fantastic pinball!
It’s also about the dopamine rush from winning even a little something.
Great stuff as always. I do wish you'd go into more detail about variance some time. I think that is something that causes a lot of people to believe some of these myths.
Good point!
Went gambling yesterday using your advice on volatility on machines and was able net myself a small profit after 20 minutes on 3 slots. Thanks
Nice work!
Slots are for entertainment for me. The more information I have, the better.
G'day Marc, Happy New Year! 🎉
Another excellent video and exceptionally valuable information as always. I just sent you guys an email on my thoughts, it won't let me comment them on here for whatever reason. Probably didn't like that I put in company/machine names, lol.
My point being is, and just echoing Marc's statement; if you're going into any casino or club, just remember the longer you sit at that machine, the additional money you pump into that machine, in the long run, you will likely lose. Do not chase progressives/bonuses. If you get lucky, TAKE IT AND RUN. Knowledge is power in the casino. Thanks again Marc.
Thanks Marc for the info. One thing to mention is different Casinos have different RTP’s on average. They can be found here in Ohio on the Lottery Commission VLT website and the Casino Control Commission website. Not all Casinos are equal and yes they can have the manufacturer set the odds lower when they order the machines. For example you can play the exact same machine but at a different Casino and your payback over time will be different. As someone who has spent many years and thousands of hours playing I can attest to the fact the volatility has increased on the newer style games, and boy can you lose a lot/ win a lot depending on the algorithm. Thanks
Great video with lots of good information
Excellent show tonight, ‼️
Thanks for the info Marc 😊
IM 68 AND ALAWYS OPEN TO LEARN MORE THANKS MARK !
Thanks for all the advice! Love the videos!
Thank you!
Great video, Marc!
Just have fun and don't get obsessed with the machine. It's form of entertainment and that's all not your retirement plan and not your livelihood.
Great video! Happy new year 🎉
Feliz Año Nuevo " Gamble Smart " 2025. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Bowl of prunes, constipation. Pros and cons debate-- excellent. Personal attacks-- constipation. May I offer you a bowl of stewed prunes.
Thank you again for a cheerful, genuine look at slot play for subscribers as myself.
Great video guys! and you having that Diamond Queen is making me very jealous!!
Great tips !
Casino mind games-thanks to you, I’m wise to their tricks, thanks!
Thanks for the info. It definitely will help me next time I visit a casino.
There are some really good questions in the comments….I wish there was a video to answer them.
We have hundreds of videos on our channel where we've answered most of them. Which ones are you looking for? We might do a video on them :)
Thanks Marc happy New Year
Happy New Year to you too!
@@GambleSmart 🌟🎊🎉✨
Happy New Year, Mark! Did you get my Double Diamond game back in stock yet? I totally agree that they should post that the firecrackers, pigs, gold fish are just a visual and have no effect on when the bonus will be activated.. It's borderline predatory. You and I know this but there are a lot of naive people out there who have no idea how it really works and those are the people who believe that the visual is indicative of when the bonus feature is going to be activated. They are not stupid people they are just uninformed and the casinos know that, and they definitely take advantage of that. It's kind of akin to how they fool people on their room prices by hiding the resort fees until the person actually checks in and has to pay the extra $40-$80 per day.
Still no double diamond. :)
Marc, I admit I still need help badly.... 🤦♀️ Played the slots last night for hours at Wind Creek in Pa.... Wish I still had the full amount of $550 that I ran the machine up to!!! (after losing money)
I get mad & frustrated at my own self-- like why the HELL don't I learn to get up out the chair & LEAVE??? Omg, what a mind trick- just thinking I will continue to win MORE $$$ if I continue to play longer, even though I see my "cash in" amount dwindling down, further & further..... 😣😣😣
Get a gamble box if you do not have one and use it. I am telling you it will make a huge difference.I bought the boxes last year. The last 5 trips we have taken and one was a day trip we have brought money back.Most of the time it is breaking even maybe a little ahead. Still, we don't come home broke.I hope it is better for you next time!
Did the same thing last night. I hear ya!
Great delivery. The bright slot graphics is just an update from the last visit.
And yet anyone can repeat losing their ass and somehow enjoy their next visit with free play & drinks.
What is the definition of extortion? bwaha.. Yup..thats exactly it!
Great video Marc
Cheryl 👋👋👋
Why is it that when I enter my player card into the machine at Hard Rock, it tells me to wait for my player preferences to be configured then I can't win anything. I win more often without my player card in the machine. There is a theory that certain casinos do not want the same person to win too many jackpots
Thank you for your content
Does bet size influence odds of getting a grand on a machine like dragon link? Does a $0.50 bet on Pennie’s have the same odds as a $50 bet on $1 denom?
Funny enough I played 9 line TD and i actually ignored the "take offer" at 120 credits. Thinking id go with my gut. Well my gut was 15 credits. 15! I was shocked.
Damn!
Marc after sending you my pictures of the money box a couple of weeks ago I didn’t take it with me to Biloxi Thursday night because it was “just one night”.
Built my ticket up and woke up to $1.76. Very disappointed in myself.
Love this video and hello from South Georgia
Oh no! That’s ok, don’t beat yourself up too much. Just put some measures in next time. :)
Regarding the auditing and checks and balances from agencies, in your opinion are tribal slots (Washington specific) as sure to have no outside influence/manipulation? It certainly feels like the rtp is being adjusted month to month etc.
Highly unlikely that they are making any changes. When you are dealing with probabilities on such a large scale, you are sure to witness times of "no hits" and times of "lot's of hits". For example, Dave and I go to vegas 6 or 7 times a year, play the same machines, and sometimes we do good, and some times we get recked. However, the machines aren't being changed. This is just the expected behavior.
@@Tastywagyu wow I responded to this comment with a few examples of how the RNG chip isnt really random and youtube scrubbed it...hmmmm
Notice on glass about perceived size of piggies,bags etc will not help. Signage would be small & piggies big. I notice people do not read signs! Great video,keep putting out explanations- should help some to realize what really is going on.
Good point
In Australia, Perth in particular they have *safe play* on general floor Max bet $10 spin and if your registered player and have card in machine will check on you if you have exceeded play time or not taken a break in 3 hours! There are many restrictions legally as well, for base players. High-end gamblers, behind closed doors......like all casinos......let me take your money! 😜😝
Why does the player always have an edge shortly after getting there? Every time I go play slots, I find myself up ahead within the first 15 minutes. After that, I can't win anything. I believe they are manipulating odds remotely/digitally. That should be illegal.
@@snwrist_3 There is no edge or change in the machine. it’s your experience that gives you that perception. If you were to poll a group of people , you would get people saying the opposite of your experience. Might i suggest if you find yourself up , early in the trip. To cash out, take a break and any profit , lock it away.
@GambleSmart I understand what you're saying, but that pattern is the only thing that seems consistent about every visit. It feels like it's a design done on purpose to draw players in. Other people I talked to have also agreed. You are right about cashing out at that point for sure.
If that's true (which it isn't), just play for 15 minutes, and switch machines, play for 15 minutes, switch, and so on...
@@DiamondDon19 Dumbest comment I've ever read, thanks!
Hi Marc. Been awhile. Have a good day.
You too! Hope you're doing well!
@GambleSmart been fighting the arthritis from injury and surgery on neck and shoulder for last 3 days since weather is cold and where looking at freezing rain, sleet and snow 🌨️ coming in late tonight. I hope y'all are doing well. Take Care a friend from Western Kentucky.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that Rosemary. We hope you take care of yourself. Stay warm.
Great content.
Yes I hate those pots that look full or the ones that you fill because you feel like you’ve invested so much and can’t leave it for the next person to take 😢 thats why I try my best not to play those.
I get that the “pot games” are just a perception. How does the game determine when it awards the bonus? Is it just when a particular bonus symbol lands? BTW I love your channel and share videos with my husband 😂. He needs your help too.
Thanks so much!!!
Love your videos! Thanks for all you bring to the community. I'm gonna hit that 1,000 Top Dollar again Haha🎉🎉🎉
Happy New Year!
Same to you!
Totally agree about perceived progression. I actually stopped playing them entirely. Unless for fun on a low bet amount.
Does your explanation of SLOT MACHINES and Random Numbers also pertain to KENO machines????
Why is it that when you play in a slot tournament the machine are hitting every other spin???
That’s tournament mode. You play for points, not $
Omg, just watched “let’s gamble again” video on how much she gambled and her win/loss calculations for 2024.
It is a humongous amount of money, but she has a very well-paying job and works from home.
I am so glad that I don’t gamble like that.
But it is very admirable that she is willing to be so transparent.
But she is growing a channel there is a guy that does something similar losing hundreds of thousands per year gambling but makes over a million net of losses from view, subs, sponsorships etc... she is just investing in her business on the path to hit that other streamers goal.
I seen that 👏🏻 I like her 2. I wonder how casinos come up with that because I had 2K and they said my coin in was 8K…
So if i olay the one that the pot is full doesn't mean that it is any better chance to win on but it doesn't mean it is any worse. just don't chase full pots, bags or whatever.
Right!
You guys are the best! Happy 2025!!
🤔 heated coin flip vs frozen coin flip probability... does temperature make a difference?😅
Summer casino visit vs winter casino visit 😂😅
Yes Mark's a stat wiz!
The other day someone hit the 100K grand on dragon link and they open it to inspect it I was next to that and looked over and saw the Rtp was 90% is that good? Lol the audacity to come look at it when it hits but not when it’s taking all the money🤣
Probability and odds are often confused. Your odds are the same on ever spin but the probability of the wheel only landing on red numbers 20x in a row is very low. Same goes for baccarat which is virtually a 50/50 but you can use probability as a strategy.
The NEWER machines are Programmed to pay out SMALLER bonus wins. Especially the Indian Casinos. The Gaming Commission does NOT press the NORMAL payout ratios that say Vegas Casinos do. I have used a "Stop Spin" method and won the Bonus only to receive basically NOTHING.
Speaking about dummy boards, how about the one you see when you walk up to a baccarat table? Could this be considered the same thing?
smart gamblers do not go to casinos
I think it's like people knowing smoking is bad for them for the still smoke, similar to the graphics on the machine, it may never pop but it's the possibility and manufactures probably know we are sucker's...sad but true
I've a Ph.D. and know statistics and psychology. Casinos are entertaining. They are not a math problem.
And go ahead and givem some alcohol as well😂😂
I enjoy playing.
Can you do an episode on how to read win/ loss statements? It’s very confusing to me.
I'm not a big slot machine player. I play blackjack but sometimes just for fun I play slots. I played slots for years and never hit a jackpot until the Buffalo slots were introduced at the casino I frequent. I hit a jackpot the FIRST TIME I played it. Pure luck. Another gottcha slots have is giving free games but using what they call 'bonus reels'. You have to get deep into the rules to learn what they are. Another one is the Quick Pick with all the money you could get with 5 thru 9 Quick Picks symbols. What is not evident is that you have to play the maximum bet to get them.
Harness racing is far better than any casino game.The players make the odds instead of a casino.The house is merely a stakeholder.
Great video
Can you explain bubble craps some day? My understanding there is an RNG but how, the dice look like they’re bouncing independently 🤷🏻♀️
The RNG just decides when the "bounce" the dice, but there is no "weight" to the dice, they must fall randomly. The way they can control the payback % return on a bubble craps game is controlling what types of bets you are allowed to place or what those bets would result in (credit wise) on a win.
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Thank you! It just seems suspicious when you bet a little higher and a 7 comes out 🤦🏻♀️ I thought maybe there was some kind of weights in the dice lol
Specially when they crank up the hear in the high limit room damn.
Took your advice and I went from losing 500 to 450 thanks for the help
You forgot about triple O roulette, 6 to 5 blackjack & $30/$150/$30 ATS @ craps!
I understand the chances of the ball dropping the same is equal but if it just came your number I would switch even though ita the same odds of landing but doesnt seem as likley to land the same wouldn't you agree
Nope. 100% random chance on every spin.
Liked the video but here's the thing, I totally disagree that pokies (slots) are random. Reason being is that if casinos and clubs etc started paying out Grand jackpots etc daily because (being 'random' that could happen), then everyone would win and they could lose. They are programmed to return a certain % to the player over the life of the machine which means it can't be "random" for that to happen. They are breaching the laws if they don't return that % to the player but as the "life of the machine" is unknown it is used by the casinos etc to be protected from being prosecuted.
Slots are 1 BILLION percent random
If I offer you ten envelopes and 9 have $1 and 1 has $10,000 and I give you one chance to pick an envelope it’s random that you will get $1 9/10 times. That’s how the slot probably works. Each spin is an equal random to the others, but there’s far far more losing envelopes than jackpot envelopes.
There are a multitude of different combinations of values the machines can land on, and a machine’s % of “return to player” doesn’t mean they are winning the jackpot. It simply means they land on something that pays out a certain percentage of the bet. That could be 5 cents. That is a “return to player.” The probability of getting the exact combination of symbols to get a jackpot is very small. This same UA-camr has another video on how slot machines are based on random
Number generators. The machines aren’t “hot” at a certain time of day, or day of the week, or if you’ve been playing a lot and you think the game “owes” you a win. It’s random.
I play 30cents and have won $100 to $5000. I budget up to $200 a week and no debts but have concerns its out of everyday lonliness and bordom.
Save yourself the trip -- Just mail in your check to Cesar's Casino.
' The only sure way to make money in a Casino, is to own it." --- Steve Wynn.
Happy New Year
Same to you!
See, i don’t chase progressives. But when i wanna play those games, i play the one with the highest just in case they happen to hit. Why not hit the big one if it’s going to for you that session?
That's absolutely correct. You should always sit down and play the one with the higher progressive (not because the odds have changed, but because if you hit it, wouldn't you want the biggest prize?). :)
ALL CASINOS RIP YOU OFF , THEY ALWAYS WIN AND YOU WILL ALWAYS LOSE.
They aren't ripping you off any more than the arcade or the bowling alley. You are choosing to play the game
Slot education is vital
Casinos are evil, despicable, immoral, deplorable establishments. They prey on the weaknesses and addictions of human beings.
Marc and Dave... I'll be staying at NYNY for three nights beginning on Jan 11th. Will you be there?
@@timrpat282 we are leaving at 3pm on the 11th but will be at NyNy
If machines can't be changed,here is a fact,I play a machine that has
a progressive that must hit by a certain amount. same machine goes up 1 penny for every 5 spins during the week,the same machine on the weekend take 13.how is that not them alternating the machine?the other is how are they changing the program?
It depends on what the bet size is. That determines how fast the progressive meters climb.