Hey everyone, do you believe that online slots manage payouts by alternating between big wins and numerous losses, or are the results truly unpredictable?
I noticed something interesting on Sunday, June 24. PG Soft slots were unusually rewarding with significant wins and frequent bonuses worth around 500 times the bet for 4-5 hours, after which they went back to giving fewer bonuses, more losses, and smaller wins. I wonder if anyone else noticed this pattern?
Smaller game developers, such as PG Soft and others, even though PG Soft isn't the smallest, seem to reflect this reality of gambling: eventually, we tend to lose.
To maintain their long-term Return to Player (RTP) rates, games compensate by varying big wins, bonuses, and features based on how often they occur overall.
It's unlikely that casinos would deliberately manipulate slots since losing their reputation would risk considerable profits. They already hold an advantage.
@matootina Sometimes I hit the maximum win when my funds are low, but ultimately, we play just for fun with minor bets.
@wuuzy Are you suggesting that some game providers might engage in dishonesty and shouldn't be trusted?
@degerardo99 olrtytee. got this.
@grapes I'm not talking about greed here, but I've been thinking about how one provider could give so many big wins across different online casinos in a short span. This made me question whether casinos can truly program such methods to create the illusion of randomness.
@mulya I stick to a budget that I can afford, but I found it curious when PG Soft's games gave out lots of big wins across the country. Generally, online slot articles explain that every game played by different people simultaneously leads to unique outcomes, indicating that RTP or RNG was not a factor in this case.
@matootina The Random Number Generator (RNG) means outcomes are meant to be based on chance, but the odds still favor the casino. In a competition among 100 players, only a handful will win. Gambling is about taking risks, and it's enjoyable when it's within limits we can handle.
@matootina Are you hinting at possible cheating by game providers? If the game wasn’t random, then choosing who wins would no longer be luck-based, which seems improbable.
Each game developer has its specific configuration requirements, including RTP, feature occurrence frequencies, and payout schedules, all conforming to certain regulations and patterns.
Imagine having a game with 16 different symbols on a 6x4 grid, with the bonus feature designed to activate every 150 spins. If you happen to get three bonuses within those 150 spins, adjustments are made to balance out statistics, maybe shifting the ratio to one bonus every 200 or 300 spins, to ensure alignment eventually.
Likewise, your chances of ending up with losses are high if you play the same game non-stop for a month, given the small number of spins in that period compared to statistical expectations.
Every slot machine undergoes rigorous testing involving millions of spins before it can be offered to players.
Slot providers primarily utilize a Pseudo-RNG system, which involves complex encryption, meaning only providers or authorized parties understand the specifics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudorandom_number_generator
Essentially, there's an underlying code, or seed, keeping the RTP within a desired range, which can vary globally or by specific country regulations.
If a casino hosts the games on its own servers as opposed to the provider's servers, there's a greater risk of manipulation. MGM refrains from this practice, unlike some Curaçao operators.
Most RTP models are designed around the sound statistical base of 100 million spins. Outcomes may fluctuate greatly, but the casino's edge ensures their profitability.
In terms of earnings, part of the casino's profits from the house edge goes to game providers. This is typically around 5% for standard slots, but providers like Evolution take more due to added expenses like live dealers.
Overall, the model is inherently profitable for casinos and game providers, so they naturally benefit from each spin, independent of individual player results.