I’m certainly no conspiracist (e.g. I don’t believe that providers release rigged slots), but I do subscribe to the theory that slots are “nerfed” over time. Even though I’m at the lower end of slot play frequency, I have still noticed how slots tend to play differently a few weeks after release. It feels as if the volatility profile of a slot is changed over time - less mid sized wins in exchange for more low sized wins (and perhaps a slight increase [negligible] of big wins). RTP remains the same.
I know the human brain loves to find patterns and sequences in things, but to me the change is definitely noticeable.
My question is - do others feel that newly released slots tend to be looser when first released, then tighten up over time? There would be incentive for slot providers to do this as it would help promote a slot and increase its popularity. And we tend to go back to those slots that we like (a.k.a games that we’ve had success in the past with), hoping to repeat our successes.
Thoughts?
I know the human brain loves to find patterns and sequences in things, but to me the change is definitely noticeable.
My question is - do others feel that newly released slots tend to be looser when first released, then tighten up over time? There would be incentive for slot providers to do this as it would help promote a slot and increase its popularity. And we tend to go back to those slots that we like (a.k.a games that we’ve had success in the past with), hoping to repeat our successes.
Thoughts?