Slot games make up a huge part of the gambling industry. Found at both land based and online casinos, slots can be created using almost any theme in the world. The evolution of slots have taken them from a simple game of fruits and lines to a cross between gambling and video games. No matter how much or little you know about slot games, there are countless questions addressing them. Here are some of the most important, along with their answers.

Q: Do slot machines really choose numbers randomly?

A: Though some people believe slot machines are rigged to choose certain numbers, this is completely false. For any slot to be licensed for play, it must have a random number generator (RNG) built into the software. This applies to slots online as well as those in land based casinos. A series of numbers are programmed into RNGs. Each number is then linked to one of the symbols in a particular game. Numbers are randomly drawn and the corresponding symbols appear on the reels. Slot games are always regulated and therefore, they are randomly tested to ensure an RNG is being used. A third party company always does this, so no casino (online or offline,) is able to deceive players by controlling which numbers come up when.

Q: What Does RTP Mean?

A: RTP stands for return to player. It is used to help determine which slot games pay out the highest amount of money. Each game has an RTP assigned to it, and casinos are supposed to make this informational available, though land based casinos usually don’t bother. It is the percentage of the money a player puts into a slot game that he or she will win back. For example, if a particular game has an RTP of 97% theoretically, a player will recoup 97% of the amount of money credited to the game at that time. Most slots have an RTP in the 90^th percentile. 96.5% is a typical RTP for online slots. This varies slightly from game to game. However, online slots nearly always have a higher RTP than slots at land based casinos do. This is because online casinos are cheaper to operate and they can offer players many more games.

Q: What is the difference between variance & RTP?

A: Despite the belief that these terms are mutually exclusive, they are not. RTP addresses the amount of money a slot game pays out. Volatility refers to how often a game pays out. A low variance slot pays out frequently, but pays out small amounts each time. A high variance slot doesn’t pay out as often, but when it does, the amount is higher. Players with a smaller bankroll tend to prefer low variance games because they can win a little bit at a time without running the risk of losing more than they can comfortably afford to. Those who have more money to gamble with often shy away from low variance games in favor of their high variance counterparts.

Q: Which slots have the best RTP rate?

A: There are a handful of slot games that have a better RTP than others. These are the games players flock to when they want to prolong their gambling experience, as opposed to cutting it short when they have spent a certain amount of money. Many of the highest RTP slots are the classics, with one of them being MegaJoker. The game boasts an unprecedented 99% RTP. This is because, unlike almost all other slots, MegaJoker somewhat depends on the ability of the person playing it to win. This game includes a Supermeter that stores a players winnings. To win the full amount accumulated, players have to know just the right time to collect it. MegaJoker can also be tricky because changing the amount of the bet changes the game’s RTP. A similar game with a slightly lower RTP is Jackpot 6000, also a classic slot. Its 98.8% RTP is really the only difference between the two. Most players prefer slots such as Monopoly on the Money, with an RTP of as much as 98.1%. The catch with this game is that to get that rate, players have to use the Big Bet mode, as opposed to standard betting. On the other hand, an example of a low volatility slot with a high RTP that many players prefer is Bloodsuckers. Its 98% RTP makes it one of the top games in the industry, despite the fact that it is already far from being new.

Q: What types of slots have the best odds?

A: Slots fall into the categories of pennies, nickels, quarters, and dollars. These signify the denomination a player uses to bet on a specific game. Generally, lower denominations pay out lower percentages of money. This means dollar slots are the ones players are likely to win the most on. An example of this is playing a penny slot with a 99% RTP. At 600 spins every hour, the casino will only win back 6 cents for that entire hour. Take the same scenario with a dollar slot and the casino will only win back $6 for each hour of play.

Q: Do strategies work when playing slot machines?

A: For the most part, there is no real strategy in playing slots. Though betting strategies do exist, most experts agree that are useless for anything other than table games. However, there are some basic ways in which playing a slot may improve the experience of doing so. The most basic way is to simply stick to a bankroll. The smartest players set a budget for gambling and stick to it. When they drain their budget, they walk away. Though this does nothing to increase the chances of winning, it is effective in avoiding losing too much money by chasing a win that may never come. The real winners are the ones that play slots without expecting a large payout.