This format is actually better than the live Q&A. It's easier to follow when not distracted by the chat. (Especially those that ask the same question 7 times because you haven't answered them ... yet).
Thank you so much for discussing pigs and firecrackers! It makes me crazy when other (shall remain nameless) slot influencers tell you they’re ’ready to go’ in their videos!!!!
hey Mark. i was floored when i saw you bring up my comment about the slot tourny. it's always good to get a little validation, but coming from someone with so much knowledge and history in gaming is really special. Thank you! (and no, i did not attend!!)
When we play and win anything over a certain amount we cash out and keep the ticket until the end of the trip. Then we cash in the tickets and That money goes home with us
A backup spin is unnecessary after a good line hit or bonus on an Ainsworth progressive b/c after a few minutes have past, the screen always resets to its default. So, I choose to take my winnings and run!... HAHA
Hi Marc..went to my local casino EARLY sat morning..@ 4:30 am..lol..I hit 2 majors and 2 minor jackpots following your guys advice..its so east after hitting a decent hit you want to stay and keep playing but I got up and left...👍👍👍♥️
In Australia the games with bags or fire crackers etc do have it written in bold writing across the front of the machine that the size is not indicative of a bonus.
Am so blessed was able to become a successful gambler all these years (58) by myself. Basically Im a sore looser and I like money. So while I like the challenge and enjoy the fun of playing, I'm not giving a machine all my money. So appreciate all the info your channel gives us. It reinforces what I have managed to learn by myself, as there were not channels like yours to help us. I watch each one and when you say something that aligns with what I've learned it validates me. Thanks again. I played the firecracker game 1 time. Mine didnt go off with only 1 left, but when the man left next machine after a bonus, a person sat down, minimum bet all three fire cracker bunches ran all the way up to the top and a bonus. Once that happened I decided not for me. And back to the "Classics", as long as they are available.
Excellent video Marc, as always. 😊👌 My friend and I once heard a middle-aged guy angrily mutter to himself; "None of these machines f@#&ing work"... my friend turned to me and said "You know what you call that? A man who's losing his money". He was so right. It really can be _very disturbing_ how much pokies - as they're called in Australia - impacts and changes a person's behaviour and demeanour. So for that reason alone, I *absolutely* prefer to keep my mouth shut and let them seethe. Anyone who behaves this way (degenerates, complainers, button slappers, screen bashers) *DOES NOT* deserve my 2 cents - not _literally_ 2 cents, of course... let alone 1 lol. It's up to THEM to change their ways.
At the local gas station last Saturday, I had my $100 to play and ended up winning over $500. I would play a slot, hit a bonus and cash out. Then play on my winnings on the next game. I had fun and made some extra! Thanks for all the tips!
RE: Firecrackers and Pigs - I have hit the "bonus" immediately after hitting it and it has also taken FOREVER. Yup, the display has NOTHING to do with the "must hit."
It's amazing how a slot machine can change a person personality. A close friend was already down over $500. I told him maybe you should give it a break he responded I'll f--king stop when i want to so i backed off. A side of him I've never seen.
Thank you for highlighting my comment. I was surprised at your answer on the back up spin. I have been going to Vegas since the 80s and did not know that. I have seen several videos on etiquette at slots that never mentioned it. I never want to be ‘that’ person. I know all the table game ones. Another question, please. I have seen several Vlogers talk about having a better chance hitting a good line hit or bonus playing max on 1 cent vs minimum on a higher denomination. That makes no sense. Dimes have a slight better chance than pennies, although not significantly to make a huge difference, but if they play $5 on pennies and get a mini it’s $10. The same $5 mini can be $50 on dimes. I am normally a $1.5-$5 per spin player. If I can play nickels at $1.25 or $2.5 on dimes I prefer that over pennies. Am I wrong? I am used to being wrong.
Last night we walked up to a double diamond one line 3 reel, with three double diamond symbols in a row above with three blanks on the pay line. We could only assume the person ragequit. 😂.
Hey Marc, would you please address this question for next week’s Q&A? Why is it that so many people hate on MGM? Why do locals not like MGM? Why do many people say MGM ruins properties or sucks and their comps are bad? (PS we will be LV locals very soon, so please answer considering we are not local now, but will be before the end of the year.) Annie and I only began playing about a year and a half ago. We pretty much only played at MGM and we get amazing comps there (Skylofts and about 2K in FP). Would we be better off playing elsewhere?
People hate on everything that had a bag experience with. I don't think the MGM hate is as bad as it seems. As a whole, all properties are slowly reducing comps. It's a good topic for sure, I'll put it on deck for next weekend or maybe even the live stream this week.
Perceived progression is such a genius slot design. Even if you know it doesn’t affect your chance at a bonus, it does tell you that it has been a little while since a bonus has been hit, which plays right into the false “due theory” that players walk around with.
Not sure if you guys have covered this before but I just got back from Vegas, and at every Caesars property some of the progressive slots were locked on the reset amount for major/grand jackpots. For example some of the newer style games like huff n puff, were locked at $1,000 for major and $12,500 for the grand and they wouldn't increase. Some older games like dragon link still were normal (progressing with every bet). I know the odds to hit them are very low but it's what makes these games fun to play when they are high. Do these casinos keep the extra money that would normally go back to players? Also how if at all does this affect the payback percentage? Found it very off-putting and will play elsewhere on my next trip. Any insight would be appreciated. Love the channel!
Casinos can set progressives to not climb. It doesn’t alter the payback % at all because the base amount is what is figured into it. Everything that goes above the base amount is paid back to the players. By law, they can not reset a progressive after it has started to climb from the base. There are a few options available to casinos for this. 1) The can set the machine to disable the growing progressive AFTER it has been hit. 2) They can take the overage from the base and combine it with another progressive from another similar machine. 3) If all else fails, they can give it back to players in the form of a giveaway (which is what happened with Mirage recently).
One time at the casino, a man was playing a quarter slot machine. He was playing before I sat down to play a Quick Hit on another bank. He was very upset with the machine. He started cussing ,yelling,and hitting the buttons and did this for at least 30 minutes, maybe longer. I cashed out and went and sat next to him and started playing and talking to him. The thought was to "Help". I thought the machine I was playing would trigger his machine and then he would win and leave.(VGT).I know that does not help now.Well, He finally hit on the machine and got his money back. I said "Well, you won your money back are you going to stop?"I was surprised that he would stop, but he did. I don't do that anymore. He needed the "Gamble Box"
I have just try again in the casino, still the same , I realise that casino always keep move their slots Mechine in a different way such as moving in to 4x4 or even 5 by 5 different patten
Marc, I forgot to mention that people drive to the casino to get "Gifts" The gift at Choctaw . The gift was a Nebraska Furniture Mart Gift card for $25.00. Get this my tier I could have it for $1500! Thank-You,but I think I will pass. I have a leather couch and love seat from them for $750.00(They scratched up the couch) I hate that couch!LOL!
Hi Marc, hope you are having a fun summer. My question is this: I have $400 in free play. Sitting at the machine, I downloaded $200 in “my bank”. If I play $100 of that bank, do I have to stay at that same machine to play the other $100? And will the other $200 remain as free play in another machine? Also, when can I tell if my free play has turned into “ real cash”, that I can hit the “collect” button. Please explain how free play works,, if you have a decent amount. Thanks
What we do when playing free play is cash out whenever we win more than $1.00. The free play that we've loaded stays in the machine, but the cash won will print a ticket. That way we don't keep playing our winnings. We also only load a little free play at a time. At our casino, whatever free play you load must be played at the machine you load it into.
What’s your advice if I have a really great idea or two for a slot machine? How do I go about trying to “sell” my idea to a company? Also, is there any precedent for this? Thanks fellow Marc with a C! Absolutely love your channel!
Hi this is one question I always wanted to ask if I started with $100 at $5 a pull on 5 lines game and at the end I am left with just $3 credits left so I play 3 lines and guess what either the 4 line or more so the 5 th line has jackpot symbol either on line 4 or 5. Is that done on purpose to tease in to always paying 5 credits this occurred me several times when I don’t have enough credits to play 5 ines on my last spin when I am left with the last $3 should I put in more money in order not to repent on losing the Jack pot for playing just 3 lines on my last money left?
Good question - It largely depends on the game. Most of the older games, you would have hit what you saw if you played all lines. Some of the newer games (such as the new Top Dollars and Pinballs), that would not be the case.
Dave did a Tough Mudder? That's awesome! I did one back in 2011. It was a blast. I wish I had been stronger in strength because I didn't last long on the monkey bars. Fell right in the water lol. Great video by the way Marc.
I've learned so much from Marc and Dave. I use to chase, but not anymore. And discipline, discipline, discipline. Without bankroll management and discipline, you end up giving all of your winnings back.
I have to disagree with you about the back-up spin. I've hit back-to-back jackpots several times with the back-up spin. Some casinos (Harrah's Rincon comes to mind) will make you take a back-up spin after they hand pay you a big win. Plus, as you stated, it's good etiquette.
I'll do a back up spin. Like you say it doesn't matter but I like to clear the 'board'. Did that today on DD at Winstar. Someone left a mixed bars win on DD $25 denom and I put my $25 in and spun it. Nothing, but the universe was balanced once again! 😇👍Good stuff Marc!
Slot designers exploit ignorance and misunderstandings of math. Is that evil? Probably. Slot machines would work just as well if they were more open about the probability of winning and losing. Pulltabs and scratch/instant lottery tickets have a much worse return, publish data about the low return, and still manage to sell. And this says nothing about the murky relationship between slot makers and "influencers" who peddle misinformation and normalize problem gambling behaviors.
The problem is there’s no education or ‘pass’ required to gamble. You turn x age, and you’re good to go! There should be a gambling licence people need to pass a test for, including basic probability knowledge and statistics. The math of slot machines is a lot to get your head around for the average person. If you asked most people they’d say they expect to get back 90% of their lifetime losses at some point, maybe by way of hitting a few grands or something, but that’s not how it works. You could be down 10’s of thousands and not be ‘owed’ anything by the machines. The machines pay you by way of keeping you playing. The more you play, the more you lose.
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This format is actually better than the live Q&A. It's easier to follow when not distracted by the chat. (Especially those that ask the same question 7 times because you haven't answered them ... yet).
Thank you so much for discussing pigs and firecrackers! It makes me crazy when other (shall remain nameless) slot influencers tell you they’re ’ready to go’ in their videos!!!!
hey Mark. i was floored when i saw you bring up my comment about the slot tourny. it's always good to get a little validation, but coming from someone with so much knowledge and history in gaming is really special. Thank you! (and no, i did not attend!!)
You're welcome :)
There is so much psychology at play with slots. Designers know our weaknesses, for sure!
When we play and win anything over a certain amount we cash out and keep the ticket until the end of the trip. Then we cash in the tickets and That money goes home with us
A backup spin is unnecessary after a good line hit or bonus on an Ainsworth progressive b/c after a few minutes have past, the screen always resets to its default. So, I choose to take my winnings and run!... HAHA
Tell them to use the box!!! I finally did it and I came home with a lot of money. Stay away from online gambling. It’s dangerous!
Hi Marc..went to my local casino EARLY sat morning..@ 4:30 am..lol..I hit 2 majors and 2 minor jackpots following your guys advice..its so east after hitting a decent hit you want to stay and keep playing but I got up and left...👍👍👍♥️
In Australia the games with bags or fire crackers etc do have it written in bold writing across the front of the machine that the size is not indicative of a bonus.
Am so blessed was able to become a successful gambler all these years (58) by myself. Basically Im a sore looser and I like money. So while I like the challenge and enjoy the fun of playing, I'm not giving a machine all my money. So appreciate all the info your channel gives us. It reinforces what I have managed to learn by myself, as there were not channels like yours to help us. I watch each one and when you say something that aligns with what I've learned it validates me. Thanks again. I played the firecracker game 1 time. Mine didnt go off with only 1 left, but when the man left next machine after a bonus, a person sat down, minimum bet all three fire cracker bunches ran all the way up to the top and a bonus. Once that happened I decided not for me. And back to the "Classics", as long as they are available.
Thank you for your honesty. I listen to your words when I gamble most times😊
love these Q & A's. thank you Marc
Excellent video Marc, as always. 😊👌
My friend and I once heard a middle-aged guy angrily mutter to himself; "None of these machines f@#&ing work"... my friend turned to me and said "You know what you call that? A man who's losing his money". He was so right. It really can be _very disturbing_ how much pokies - as they're called in Australia - impacts and changes a person's behaviour and demeanour. So for that reason alone, I *absolutely* prefer to keep my mouth shut and let them seethe. Anyone who behaves this way (degenerates, complainers, button slappers, screen bashers) *DOES NOT* deserve my 2 cents - not _literally_ 2 cents, of course... let alone 1 lol. It's up to THEM to change their ways.
Great comments and questions. Thanks!
Yes I did!! $3600!! Thank You !! For All you do!
Heck yeah!!!
Hey Marc, been enjoying Q&A Mondays good choice 👍
Great video. Hope Dave takes it easy & can make Wednesday night stream!
i am alive and will be on the live :)
@@GambleSmart great to hear! On way to Hard Rock Tampa in morning, hope to win but will have fun.
At the local gas station last Saturday, I had my $100 to play and ended up winning over $500. I would play a slot, hit a bonus and cash out. Then play on my winnings on the next game. I had fun and made some extra! Thanks for all the tips!
That is awesome!
RE: Firecrackers and Pigs - I have hit the "bonus" immediately after hitting it and it has also taken FOREVER. Yup, the display has NOTHING to do with the "must hit."
Did not know progressives rounded up when paid out. Good info and another great q&a video.
HAHA! I love the subject title.
It's amazing how a slot machine can change a person personality. A close friend was already down over $500. I told him maybe you should give it a break he responded I'll f--king stop when i want to so i backed off. A side of him I've never seen.
Oh my - yeah, more common than you might think.
You should do your friend a favour and tell the responsible gaming warden.
I would like for you to study and tell us how to play on the HHR gaming machines.
Thank you for highlighting my comment. I was surprised at your answer on the back up spin. I have been going to Vegas since the 80s and did not know that. I have seen several videos on etiquette at slots that never mentioned it. I never want to be ‘that’ person. I know all the table game ones. Another question, please. I have seen several Vlogers talk about having a better chance hitting a good line hit or bonus playing max on 1 cent vs minimum on a higher denomination. That makes no sense. Dimes have a slight better chance than pennies, although not significantly to make a huge difference, but if they play $5 on pennies and get a mini it’s $10. The same $5 mini can be $50 on dimes. I am normally a $1.5-$5 per spin player. If I can play nickels at $1.25 or $2.5 on dimes I prefer that over pennies. Am I wrong? I am used to being wrong.
Last night we walked up to a double diamond one line 3 reel, with three double diamond symbols in a row above with three blanks on the pay line. We could only assume the person ragequit. 😂.
LOL
Hey Marc, would you please address this question for next week’s Q&A?
Why is it that so many people hate on MGM? Why do locals not like MGM? Why do many people say MGM ruins properties or sucks and their comps are bad?
(PS we will be LV locals very soon, so please answer considering we are not local now, but will be before the end of the year.)
Annie and I only began playing about a year and a half ago. We pretty much only played at MGM and we get amazing comps there (Skylofts and about 2K in FP).
Would we be better off playing elsewhere?
People hate on everything that had a bag experience with. I don't think the MGM hate is as bad as it seems. As a whole, all properties are slowly reducing comps. It's a good topic for sure, I'll put it on deck for next weekend or maybe even the live stream this week.
Perceived progression is such a genius slot design. Even if you know it doesn’t affect your chance at a bonus, it does tell you that it has been a little while since a bonus has been hit, which plays right into the false “due theory” that players walk around with.
I know right!
@@GambleSmartNot necessarily. I have seen empty pots cross to full pots one spin after it was last hit. I think maxed out jackpots are a bigger lure.
Thanks Marc, take care .
one of the most addictive games ever was World of warcraft lol
for me it was star wars galaxies , that took so much of my time away :)
I never offer advice to fellow gambler I notice chasing or complaining about machine and their money.
Just a quick question, from Australia. On the multi game machines, is it one rng total or one rng per game?
Good question
Not sure if you guys have covered this before but I just got back from Vegas, and at every Caesars property some of the progressive slots were locked on the reset amount for major/grand jackpots. For example some of the newer style games like huff n puff, were locked at $1,000 for major and $12,500 for the grand and they wouldn't increase. Some older games like dragon link still were normal (progressing with every bet). I know the odds to hit them are very low but it's what makes these games fun to play when they are high. Do these casinos keep the extra money that would normally go back to players? Also how if at all does this affect the payback percentage? Found it very off-putting and will play elsewhere on my next trip. Any insight would be appreciated. Love the channel!
Casinos can set progressives to not climb. It doesn’t alter the payback % at all because the base amount is what is figured into it. Everything that goes above the base amount is paid back to the players. By law, they can not reset a progressive after it has started to climb from the base. There are a few options available to casinos for this. 1) The can set the machine to disable the growing progressive AFTER it has been hit. 2) They can take the overage from the base and combine it with another progressive from another similar machine. 3) If all else fails, they can give it back to players in the form of a giveaway (which is what happened with Mirage recently).
By the way, this gave me an excellent idea for a video. I’ll give you a shoutout!
One time at the casino, a man was playing a quarter slot machine. He was playing before I sat down to play a Quick Hit on another bank. He was very upset with the machine. He started cussing ,yelling,and hitting the buttons and did this for at least 30 minutes, maybe longer. I cashed out and went and sat next to him and started playing and talking to him. The thought was to "Help". I thought the machine I was playing would trigger his machine and then he would win and leave.(VGT).I know that does not help now.Well, He finally hit on the machine and got his money back. I said "Well, you won your money back are you going to stop?"I was surprised that he would stop, but he did. I don't do that anymore. He needed the "Gamble Box"
I have just try again in the casino, still the same , I realise that casino always keep move their slots Mechine in a different way such as moving in to 4x4 or even 5 by 5 different patten
Marc, I forgot to mention that people drive to the casino to get "Gifts" The gift at Choctaw . The gift was a Nebraska Furniture Mart Gift card for $25.00. Get this my tier I could have it for $1500! Thank-You,but I think I will pass. I have a leather couch and love seat from them for $750.00(They scratched up the couch) I hate that couch!LOL!
Hi Marc, hope you are having a fun summer. My question is this: I have $400 in free play. Sitting at the machine, I downloaded $200 in “my bank”. If I play $100 of that bank, do I have to stay at that same machine to play the other $100? And will the other $200 remain as free play in another machine? Also, when can I tell if my free play has turned into “ real cash”, that I can hit the “collect” button. Please explain how free play works,, if you have a decent amount. Thanks
What we do when playing free play is cash out whenever we win more than $1.00. The free play that we've loaded stays in the machine, but the cash won will print a ticket. That way we don't keep playing our winnings.
We also only load a little free play at a time. At our casino, whatever free play you load must be played at the machine you load it into.
What’s your advice if I have a really great idea or two for a slot machine? How do I go about trying to “sell” my idea to a company? Also, is there any precedent for this? Thanks fellow Marc with a C! Absolutely love your channel!
Nearly impossible - even if you have the contacts in the industry to make it happen. :(
Love the video ❤
On bingo slots, does amoun 12:49 t bet effect the chances of winning or just the amount won?
Hi this is one question I always wanted to ask if I started with $100 at $5 a pull on 5 lines game and at the end I am left with just $3 credits left so I play 3 lines and guess what either the 4 line or more so the 5 th line has jackpot symbol either on line 4 or 5. Is that done on purpose to tease in to always paying 5 credits this occurred me several times when I don’t have enough credits to play 5 ines on my last spin when I am left with the last $3 should I put in more money in order not to repent on losing the Jack pot for playing just 3 lines on my last money left?
Good question - It largely depends on the game. Most of the older games, you would have hit what you saw if you played all lines. Some of the newer games (such as the new Top Dollars and Pinballs), that would not be the case.
Dave did a Tough Mudder? That's awesome! I did one back in 2011. It was a blast. I wish I had been stronger in strength because I didn't last long on the monkey bars. Fell right in the water lol. Great video by the way Marc.
Seen -$3.4k chasing a $6 rocket rumble red bonus. No red rocket in 3.4k
Ouch
I've learned so much from Marc and Dave. I use to chase, but not anymore. And discipline, discipline, discipline. Without bankroll management and discipline, you end up giving all of your winnings back.
Hi Marc. Sent you an email on Saturday 😂
Hmm, we don’t see it anywhere. You emailed gamblesmartgamblesafe@gmail.com ?
Cowboy slots believes in a backup spin 👎
If you win a jackpot with someone else's card in the machine will they pay you? Thank you.
Depends on the situation, but it usually always comes down to whomever hit the button.
I have to disagree with you about the back-up spin. I've hit back-to-back jackpots several times with the back-up spin. Some casinos (Harrah's Rincon comes to mind) will make you take a back-up spin after they hand pay you a big win. Plus, as you stated, it's good etiquette.
I think we're still on the same page - there just isn't a logical reason to do a backup spin. Your odds aren't any better or worse.
I'll do a back up spin. Like you say it doesn't matter but I like to clear the 'board'. Did that today on DD at Winstar. Someone left a mixed bars win on DD $25 denom and I put my $25 in and spun it. Nothing, but the universe was balanced once again! 😇👍Good stuff Marc!
LOL
I'm not evil. I am trying to entertain people.
We agree! Keep up the good work.
Slot designers exploit ignorance and misunderstandings of math. Is that evil? Probably. Slot machines would work just as well if they were more open about the probability of winning and losing. Pulltabs and scratch/instant lottery tickets have a much worse return, publish data about the low return, and still manage to sell.
And this says nothing about the murky relationship between slot makers and "influencers" who peddle misinformation and normalize problem gambling behaviors.
Well said (as always) :)
The problem is there’s no education or ‘pass’ required to gamble. You turn x age, and you’re good to go! There should be a gambling licence people need to pass a test for, including basic probability knowledge and statistics. The math of slot machines is a lot to get your head around for the average person. If you asked most people they’d say they expect to get back 90% of their lifetime losses at some point, maybe by way of hitting a few grands or something, but that’s not how it works. You could be down 10’s of thousands and not be ‘owed’ anything by the machines. The machines pay you by way of keeping you playing. The more you play, the more you lose.