Slot players need not fear mid-game switch via server

Cigars are changing to server-based management of their payback percentages on slots. It's illegal and well regulated in states that use server based slots, but it's not illegal in other states.

There are no laws that prevent casinos changing the payback percentage on slots without the player's knowledge. Server-based games are well regulated in states that use them. Many states require machines to post notices of a change. Expense is an issue. The addition of server- based games has gone more slowly than casinos and manufacturers had hoped a decade ago. The player should not worry about his game being changed while he's playing.

In licensed casinos in the United States, video poker machines with the same pay tables have the payback percentages regardless of coin denomination. The paybacks percentages change because you're being paid more on winners on higher-percentage games. If a casino wants to pay more, it can put higher pay table on high-denomination games, for example, 9-6 DDB on dollars and 8-5 D DB on quarters. Sometimes, high percentage games like Deuces Wild and 10-7-4 Double Bonus Poker are found on quarter machines.