Pokies Myths

Pokies are some of the mysterious games in the casino world, with many players citing several myths about these one-armed bandits. Even at online casinos, players are constantly concerned about the fairness of the game, worrying about the common myths that they’ve heard in passing. One of the most popular myths about both traditional and online pokies is that they run on pay cycles.

This is why players avoid machines based on how often they pay out. In actuality, however, there is no slot machine that runs on pay cycles. Gaming commissions simply would not allow it. This is why all online pokies run on Random Number Generators, so players cannot identify patterns in the game’s payouts. Random Number Generators run on very complex algorithms that ensure that both pay and take cannot exist.

Another common myth concerns pokies strategies. Many players suggest starting out by wagering small amounts in order to get the machine warmed up, as they believe that jackpots are only paid out at specific intervals. This is a very risky strategy, as players could miss out on a jackpot’s full payout by only wager the minimum amount. Because of the Random Number Generator, players can win at any time. 

So, a more sound strategy is to play the maximum all the time. Many players also believe that slot machines will payout small jackpots at regular intervals to encourage players to continue players and wager more money. This can’t be true, as the machine can’t pick the time at which it wants to pay out. The Random Number Generator determines the outcome.

So, a player’s best bet is to walk away once they’ve won a jackpot, rather than continuing to play in hopes of striking it even bigger. The bottom line is that online pokies (and traditional land-based pokies) are all powered by Random Number Generators. There really is no way to predict the outcome of a spin, whether by calculating the odds or by playing at specific times. Just try your luck, and hope for the best.