Slot machine superstitions: Debunked!
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If you’re a fan of casino gaming, there’s no doubt you’ve seen some of the iconic slot machines that are lined up in both land-based and online casinos.
Whether you travel to your local casino or enjoy online Slots from the comfort of your own home, there are plenty of superstitions surrounding the games of chance that we’re here to debunk!
Tapping the screen whilst the reels are spinning will give you a better outcome
There are lots of superstitions involving external factors that some players believe may influence a win. As both online and land-based Slots are purely based on chance, tapping on the screen whilst the reels are spinning will not change the outcome of the game.
You are owed a win
All modern slot games are kept fair and unpredictable thanks to the use of a Random Number Generator (RNG). This is computer software that creates combinations of numbers and symbols every single second.
Therefore, the very second you press spin is the same second the outcome is decided. An RNG has no memory, and because of this, it doesn’t matter how many times you’ve spun the reels – you are never due a win.
You will lose if you forget your lucky charm
Another common slot machine superstition is that lucky charms will help you win. It’s important to remember that ‘luck’ is just a concept, and no amount of four-leaf clovers, rabbits’ feet or red clothing will influence the unpredictable outcome of the reels.
The temperature of the coin makes a difference
When playing at a land-based machine, you might find that some players will only insert a warm or cold coin into the machine.
You might think the slot will respond better to a coin of a certain temperature, but this is not the case. Remember, all slot machines – whether they’re land-based or online, use RNGs to keep them fair and fun.
Stand up whilst playing
Some slot players will refuse to sit down whilst playing. They believe the machine ‘knows’ when they get comfortable and will make them lose, or that the ‘luck’ will flow more easily to them if their feet are on the floor.
Either way, this is yet another superstition. The way you stand cannot affect the outcome that’s randomly decided by the RNG.
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It’s clear that no matter how you decide to play Slots, there is never any way to guarantee a win. There’s no harm in taking part in a superstition every now and then, but a game’s volatility and Return to Player (RTP) rate will give you a better understanding of how likely you are to land a winning combination.
And, with a trusty RNG working hard behind the scenes to make sure gameplay remains fair and unpredictable, you can rest assured that these games of chance remain based on just that – chance!
Do you think you’ll be spinning the reels anytime soon? If so, will you be sat back and relaxed, or will you remain standing?
