Opinions will vary...
Here is my definition
I'm planning on staying on this one until there is general agreement on how B&M and Microgaming slots work. Brianzz says he knows that bet size can affect payout percentage and I found allusions to it in Nevada Gaming Commision Regulations (it says the word SLOT, not video poker, and it doesn't matter whether you pick two nickles or one dime it is increasing the bet size)
In the 'cracking the reels' thread there has been preliminary proof shown that when playing one line on weighted reels it will give a different payout percentage than playing all lines.
I'm not too concerned if the features are 'predetermined'. We've been informed that they aren't on some Rival 'pick 'em' games... 50/50 as long as you can pick.
I haven't wanted to disrupt the flow on the crackin thread, but would be very interested in which games by, say, IGT and MG fit my definition of a fair slot.
We know 3Dice software is fair as Enzo has assured these points before.
Now we have some proofs (unless I misunderstood) that some of the older MG slots are not fair in these respects.
It would be nice if RTG, or a casino here could also tell us the minimum they can set the slot returns to and if they can change the variance of a particular slot (dream on).
I may be willing to modify my opinion of fair, but for now it is as stated. Any thoughts?
Here is my definition
- The RNG feeds the program a number (most programs retrieve this at spin button being 'pushed')
The Program has a mathematical formula based on longterm payout percentage that will, over time, payback 95% if house edge is 5%
- RNG is not concerned with how many lines, how many coins, nor their denominations. It is not interacting at all with the program except to feed a number when called for.
- A fair program is not concerned either, it will produce the same screen results when I bet one cent one line or $5 per line on all 15 lines.
- The program only uses my bet size and lines wagered to calculate my payback
I'm planning on staying on this one until there is general agreement on how B&M and Microgaming slots work. Brianzz says he knows that bet size can affect payout percentage and I found allusions to it in Nevada Gaming Commision Regulations (it says the word SLOT, not video poker, and it doesn't matter whether you pick two nickles or one dime it is increasing the bet size)
In the 'cracking the reels' thread there has been preliminary proof shown that when playing one line on weighted reels it will give a different payout percentage than playing all lines.
I'm not too concerned if the features are 'predetermined'. We've been informed that they aren't on some Rival 'pick 'em' games... 50/50 as long as you can pick.
I haven't wanted to disrupt the flow on the crackin thread, but would be very interested in which games by, say, IGT and MG fit my definition of a fair slot.
We know 3Dice software is fair as Enzo has assured these points before.
Now we have some proofs (unless I misunderstood) that some of the older MG slots are not fair in these respects.
It would be nice if RTG, or a casino here could also tell us the minimum they can set the slot returns to and if they can change the variance of a particular slot (dream on).
I may be willing to modify my opinion of fair, but for now it is as stated. Any thoughts?