AboutC.J. Expertise If you would like to understand spinning reel slot machines, video poker and multi-line video slot machines, I can help. Can answer most questions on odds, math, trends, myths and realities related to gaming devices at licensed casinos in the US. I have no winning "systems" to offer. Please limit questions to slot machines in licensed casinos. Please do not ask about table games, or how to fix a machine!
Experience Work for a major manufacturer of gaming/slot machines, which are sold strictly to licensed casinos.
Question QUESTION: is it true that payout ratio from 1 credit play is the same as 10 crddit play in machines without progressive jackpot . And how do know whether the machine has high frequencies payout
ANSWER: Hi Juicy,
I will assume you are asking about playing 1 credit per line, vs. 10 credits per line. Generally speaking, the ratio of payout is proportionate to the bet. (These are called Straight Multipliers.) However, be sure to check the paytables to be certain of this. Some games (known as
Bonus Multipliers) actually give you an additional payout on the top award for max bet.
It used to be relatively simple to discern this by looking at the paytables. However, in the past year or so, several games have come out with "sliding paytables." This means a looser payback percentage and higher hit frequency with higher bet-per-line. The game graphics usually disclose this by saying something to the effect of "Bet Max for Higher Wins".
"Hit frequency" is a term to describe the percentage of time SOME/ANY sort of payback happens. That could be either a winning payback, or just some portion of the initiating bet. Are you looking to find high frequency of top award and medium/large payoffs? Then be prepared to give it up on the low-end return. (This is called volatility.) Are you looking for high frequency of any and all payouts, so you can spend more time on the machine?
There is no way to determine hit frequency or volatility by looking at a machine, its paytable or Help screen. Most Slot Managers at casinos are the best person to consult when looking for a game that suits your betting pattern and preferences. They would be happy to talk to you. Don't ask a floor person...they rarely know the math of a game. So, next time you go to a casino, preferably during the day when a Slot Manager works, ask these questions:
"I am interested in a game that won't take my money really fast. I don't care if I win a lot. I just don't want to run out of money 3 hours before my bus leaves. What do you suggest?"
OR
"I have a decent bankroll, and am willing to take a few wild swings in ups and downs on wins. I prefer games with a decent return, instead of a steady stream of little wins. What do you suggest?"
Hope this helps.
CJ
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QUESTION: HI CJ.. how one can find out whether the machine has high frquencies payout
Answer Hi Juicy,
As I said in my original answer, there is no way to tell by looking at a machine's paytable to determine payout frequency. The best way for you to find that out is to ask the slot manager at the casino you go to. They would be happy to point out machines which have high hit frequency.(They have this information because they have the game's PAR sheet. This is privileged information provided by the manufacturer to Gaming regulators and to the casino.) Keep in mind, though, that high hit frequencies don't necessarily mean large wins. It just means the frequency of some sort of payback occurring.
