Being a game of chance, it is no surprise that slot machine myths exist. It only takes one superstitious person to experience something out of the ordinary and it becomes a sudden belief to a group of people. Probability can be tricky and because it is only a prediction of what is possible to happen next, does not yield any sure numbers. As far as slots are concerned, calculating the probability of winning is a lost cause, because the numbers just don’t stick. In theory they should and probably do in the long run, but not on a case-by-case basis.

It is also important to pay attention to the payout tables. There are many slot machine myths about bigger jackpots, better winnings, etc., but they are all inconsistent with what’s directly written on the machines. While it does make sense that the payout will be better when playing high denomination online slots for example, it’s important to also take into consideration the amount spent compared to what can be won. What can you get for what you put in?

Let’s looks at some of the myths I came across:

Myth #1: A slot machine that has received extended play with no significant payouts is “due” to hit.

Fact: Every pull of the handle is independent from any previous pull and the machine does not have any memory of payouts; therefore, it does not matter how long you have played the machine. The chances of hitting a jackpot on a machine that’s just been hit and one that has only paid out little amounts is the same.

Myth #2: If the machine feels cold to the touch, cold coins/tokens should be used. Likewise, if the machine is warm to the touch, warmed up coins/tokens should be used.

Fact: The temperature of the free slots machine and/or coins has absolutely no bearing on anything. Because machines may be bought from many various suppliers, they are likely to work a little different, including how quickly they heat up etc.

Myth #3: If a slot machine has just hit for the top jackpot, it isn’t going to hit it again for a very, very long time.

Fact: The random number generator (RNG), which is working at all times even when there isn’t anyone playing the machine, decides when a machine will hit again. New numbers are being calculated by the millisecond and the deciding factor is whether or not you pull the handle while the right numbers have been generated.