Understanding Slot Machine Volatility

Question

What is slot machine volatility and how does it affect my gameplay?

Answer 1

Volatility in slot machines refers to the risk and reward profile of a game and how it pays out over time. Low volatility games offer more frequent but smaller wins, providing steady gameplay. High volatility games offer less frequent but larger wins, which can be more exciting but also riskier. It's important to choose a game with a volatility level that matches your bankroll and playing style. Watching gameplay videos on YouTube can help you understand a game's volatility before playing.

Comments

Mathematics professor here. Accurate information and very well explained in layman’s terms to the average gambler.

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Love this video! I would like to see one that explains betting on different denominations and how that impacts triggering bonus rounds/winning frequency etc. thanks!!

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A list of the lower volatility to higher volatility slots would be good.

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Thanks Marc! Super informative! I watch all different channels and really actually prefer the long play to see exactly what you said! But I think the best tip was what you said at the end… to make your trip last, play the LOW volatility machines first… try to build up your bank roll then you can move on to a little more risk if you want without losing it all in a short time potentially! Thanks again!

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Very good and informative video Marc. I am an amateur slots player( don’t get to play too often) but now having listened to this video I have a better understanding of slots in general. Knowing what my budget is when I play I feel that the low volatile games will be better suited for me. Now to make a list of them and choose from that list which ones to play!

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Awesome video! I am 100% on-board with everything you say and teach. AND I have told others next to me in casinos (when I hear them grumbling) to check out your channel. BUT, I still wonder.... The other night playing Dancing Drums. Got the bonus and chose the lowest volatility 10 spins. Hand on Bible that thing retriggered FIVE times during my bonus. Seemed pretty damn "hot" to me

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Think my head exploded! Volatility is the name of the name for me. Lots of my friends had no idea about volatility of slots,been trying to educate  bunch old ladies OMG, some listen!

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Thank God he explained it well.... people keep saying it's just all RNG and it's just all random... yes but it's random with different odds and different volatility.... so it's not completely random and as simple as people think.

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More and more lately, when playing a high volatility machine when you finally do land the bonus, the bonus is horrible.