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Can someone explain how slot machines actually function?

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Slot machines operate using a Random Number Generator (RNG) that cycles through thousands of numbers per millisecond to ensure fair and unpredictable outcomes. When you spin the reels, the RNG selects a number that corresponds to a position on a virtual reel table, which then translates to the symbols you see on the physical reels. This process is governed by simple math and probability, ensuring that each spin is an independent event and not influenced by previous outcomes.
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Thanks for this video.  This was by far, the best video on how slots work.  Appreciate the insights and tips.  Amazing job!  Very helpful, I need to make my wife watch this one!
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Thank you for this video. The RNG used in a slot machine reminds me a lot of how the numbers are chosen for state lotteries. Just because a number frequently pops up on a state lottery doesn't mean its a good number to select. On the flip side, just because a number hasn't come up in the last 99 draws doesn't mean it's due to pop up soon. I used to work with a guy that used a spread sheet and the Winning numbers from the last 100 lotto draws to help him figure out which lotto numbers to select for the next draw. Bless his heart, he never won.

I kind of miss the old slot machines with a single pay line that used cherries, bells, plums, oranges, and a jackpot. Those machines seemed more mechanical than electronic, but they were what I cut my teeth on as a young gambler. You may not win much, but they were a lot of fun. I get too confused with multiple pay lines and funky symbols. But my wife seems to enjoy those
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I like your explanation. I wanted to know how these machines really work
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Here's one for you... does the amount of time between pressing the spin button, change the random number? Ie. If you wait 10 seconds or slap it repeatedly, would the outcome be the same?
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Title suggestive of: You might be able to win at gambling!
Me: Let me tell you how slot machines actually REALLY work: THEY rob YOU. You lose.
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