Respectfully, you have no idea what your talking about. It is not figuring out if it's time to pay out. Every spin is random by law. The odds on the machine given all of the outcomes gives the theoretical percentage payout. Flip a coin a million times. In the short term anything can happen. In the long run it will be about 50/50.
Hey Ruby, former slot casino manager here. A lot of good advice, but a few misconceptions. First of all, slot machines don't purposefully balance themselves out. The random number generator works like any other device in the casino. Overtime, a roulette wheel will hit each of its 38 numbers at an equal percentage. Over a short amount of time, it will not. Think of the random number generator as a roulette wheel with 10 million numbers. Each number corresponds to a configuration of the reels, from the highest jackpot to the majority of the numbers meaning a losing spin. If you added up all the individuals wins and it totaled 9 million, that machine (with 10 million possible combinations) would have a payback of 90%. Regarding payback, reel slots have a considerably lower payback than video poker and video keno. Since casino's publish a payback percentage that is a composite, if their number is 92% payback, then they are paying back around 96% on video poker and keno and 88% on reel slots. You can always tell the payback percentage on video poker and keno by the pay charts. I have a lot more I could say, but I wanted to add a strategy that works because it involves the players card. I'll post it in another reply, because this one's getting a little long
If you are a casual slot player, then as stated in a comment below, it's being in the right place at the right time. I visited a casino in the mid-west on a family trip. I hadn't been in a casino in years, but decided to go for the entertainment value and the food. After dinner we spent about an hour playing the slots. I followed Ruby's $20 in 10 machines advice and started losing right away on the first 4 machines. On the fifth machine after the 4th spin I won a progressive jackpot and walked away with $2,400. Cha-ching!
Good tips, Ruby! One more myth is the illusion of "ALMOST". The RNG determines the win, not the reels, which say, "for entertainment purposes only". So if the reels show two characters and you needed three, you didn't "almost" get three by getting two. The RNG had determined that this wasn't a winning spin, so any perceived closeness to winning is an illusion.
@@gunkulator1 Yeah, the games are designed to give that illusion. I read the game's specific instructions, which usually say that no inferences should be made about near wins.
Love the advice. Glad I came here. Most times the slots get me for 1 to 2 hundred. But every now and then I get them. 4 years ago I bet 68 cents and got the Grand jackpot for $16,132.00 Best win of my life. But again most times the slots win so bet wisely people :)
The casinos ALWAYS win, because they get to just sit there and let father time rake it in for them. If slots were set at 100% or more, this wouldn't be the case. XD
@@PlatinumAbra , yes pretty much the casino wins... knowing that it's a form of entertainment is important. But the trill of winning (an it does happen) fades the memories of the losses. But you are right, peace and health to you :)
Ruby, I'm a low roller and have won two $550 Majors, each on a 50 cent bet, a $2,300 handpay on a 68 cent bet and $10,000 on a $3 bet. (Playing $3 was a big deal for me 😂) I never rapid fire as I like to have my money last longer so I can truly enjoy my time gambling. Thanks for the video Ruby, very helpful especially for those first time gamblers. 😊
I got so many drinks playing on the craps table at the D…I made friends with the cocktail waitress and tipped her well. I must have drank at least 20 drinks/shots while was playing. And I ended up winning money! Even if you loose you can start hey I got a bunch of free drinks! Also it was a lot of fun!!!
@@hbkhood pretty sure I got sick from the cheap liquor one trip. So true. I always ask for whiskey and coke, I don't know if asking for Crown and Coke is still free, highly doubt it, or if they would even pour Crown in the first place.
I’ve been going to Vegas now for 32 years (didn’t start going til I could play). But this is some of the best common sense, easy to understand info I’ve taken in. A heartfelt thank you!
Ruby commented on free play and said that you cannot win with it. "It counts the same as real money, nope". Paraphrasing yes but you can win money using the free play. Let's say you have $100.00 in free play and you start spinning the reels or graphics. Everytime that you spin winning combinations, those winnings are yours just not the free play money. Each time you use your free play money for a bet, the machine deducts that amount from your free play balance. You can cash out your winning combinations after they hit or wait until you have depleted your $100.00 of free play. The random number generator still works the same as far as winning and losing combinations. The only thing it doesn't do is credit your free play into your data, Other than that, this was another nice video by Ruby.
Great reply Ron, I was going to add a similar comment re this being an interesting video but the free play comment wasn’t accurate; as you say the RNG doesn’t differentiate between cash play and free play.
As new members signed up at Fantasy in Indio, California. Got $40 free play. Hubby sits down at dancing drums and within a few minutes he won $900. Now that’s real money that he pulled out and cashed in right away from free play 😊😊
Love your point on the end. Many people judge social gamblers, its just entertainment (with control). For me, its no different then spending $50 on arcade games, I would rather spend $50 gambling having just as much fun with a chance of getting money back! Gambling is fun and entertaining as long as you view it as such. If you view it as a money making source, thats where issues can arise.
One bit of advice I was a little surprised to see missing is making sure your bet per spin is sustainable for your bankroll. A lot of people go wrong with this for both electronic and table games. They come in with short money and only get maybe 10-20 bets/spins in with that bankroll for that session (not counting any money won back) and then are frustrated they lost it all. You're not giving yourself enough protection from the ebb and flow that naturally happens when you gamble. A good rule of thumb I tend to use for testing out a slot to see if I like it is to be able to have enough money to bet at least 50 spins, ideally 100 without feeling like I'm putting too much at risk.
In my opinion there are just too many claims of tricks and tips on Yt, I feel like there is no general rule to all slot machine just a few variations here and there. However I have been on a winning streak for a couple of weeks now. There are people that genuinely know the ropes, just do some research.
@@dangerj1113 - Here is a trick that works two thirds of the time and only fails one sixth of the time: Take everything you've got over to the Craps table and buy in. Bet minimum line bets until the dice come around to you (you don't want anyone else grabbing your glory or maybe some sheister who works for the casino giving a bad roll or a short roll and wiping you out and there's nothing you can do about it). (at least for now, later, if successful, you can bet big on other shooters if you so choose). Once you are the shooter, throw until you establish a point (your first, or "Come Out" roll is a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10). Next take maximum table odds on your point number and spread the rest of the money, ALL OF IT, across the numbers. Roll the dice. If you throw a 7 you are broke - that is the one out of six chance I mentioned earlier. If you throw a 2, 3, 11, or 12, nothing happens, throw again. Once you hit a box number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), take your bets down and spend the rest of your vacation living, eating, and playing with the profit you made on that winning roll. Now, if you only go with $500, disregard the above advice. You have to have money to make money. You should have at least $6400 to spread across the numbers (+$100 to 'buy' the 4 and 10). If you are unfamiliar with any of the terms I have used here, go to your local library and look for 'Scarne On Dice' by John Scarne, and read it. It is an education on the art of playing Craps.
BUDGET your money is the most important tip. You should put that right at the beginning of the video. Great tips. I follow all of these when I play slots but like you I break them too. . I do love the old school slot machines, my favorite is Wild Cherry which is hard to find. Having fun is the second most important!!!
I was in vegas a month ago, I'm not a big gambler but my philosophy is that as soon as I'm up over $30 just cash out and move into the next machine. Over the 5 days my input into the machine was around $2500 and the total outpay was just over $2800. Not huge sums of money, but hey... I'm up!
I do similar. If I win over half of what I put in then I cash out. But I typically only play max 40 bucks per slot. If I haven't won a bonus or line hit then I cash out.
@@GoodJobLittleBuddy lol learned from my mother's mistakes. She would put 100 in a slot, win 800 and play every bit of it thinking the big jackpot was coming. I used to tell her "why didn't you at least take half of your winnings back so you weren't down?"
My greatest winnings were when I owned the casino stocks. The machines aren’t designed to give you money, they entertain very well, and as you said, comps can give you a fantastic vacation. Play long enough and the arithmetic will work.
A caution about payback percentage... those percentages are over the 'lifetime' of the machine, or are 'long term paybacks'. Just because a machine is e.g. 95%, doesn't mean that each any every play session the player will make back 95c for every $100 they put in.
I urinated on slots twice after losing. IGT and Aristocrat machines have known to be decommissioned /replaced at properties before paying out 87.5% minimum return on paid games and progressive jackpots, Over the Life of Machine i.e. never.
The real secret is to play slots just for fun! Forgot about trying to win the big pot. And don't forgot to pay your rent/house payment before going into the casino.
Fantastic video! I've been harping about the "envelope" strategy for years. Every time I go to Vegas I divide my funds into envelopes, then just open the envelope for that night. Does it help me win? Nope! But it definitely helps me keep my cash straight in the craziness of the casino. Bankroll management is half the key to success (good ol' luck being the other half). Cheers!
I’ve worked as a casino manager for years and I have seen more people went broke including friends and family. 90-96% payback does not mean you only have 4-10% of losing. It’s being in the right place at the right time.
Yeah, the payback percentage is over millions of spins. Most people will make a few thousand spins at best. Casinos have lots of money and time on their side to wait for the percentages to work themselves out naturally. Most people do not.
You always lose! Unless! You enjoy the casino. You enjoy the game. Free drinks. And the some of those club rewards, free rooms, buffets, shows. But that’s it. Never think you’re gonna win big. Just enjoy it for what it is and know you’re choosing to spend your money this way. Stop when it’s time to stop.
I agree Ruby about your statement on using your Player Card!!! We live in NJ and have an MGM Players Card because in NJ, we live near Atlantic City -- and play at The Borgota. So, when we go to Las Vegas, and earn comps or meal vouchers on our Players Card, we can then take them back home to NJ to use them.
i so agree with you Ruby when you talked about playing to have a good time. i take what i want to spend and i don't go with the expectation of winning. i know that the odds are against me. i go to have fun and if i win that's a bonus :)
I just told my husband this today after I came home from the casino and lost the money I went with. He said well that was a waste. I said it really wasn’t a waste because I had a good time and didn’t go there expecting to win
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, a Nevada slot machine can't change it's payback percentage based on the type of wagering credit used or how they are acquired. So they can't change the percenage based on if you're using free play. But if you have a different source you used for your accounting method reasoning, I'm interested.
My advice is play for time, not to win a certain amount of money. The key with casino gambling is to be up when you want to leave, not when you want to stay. Once you start betting big, psychologically it is very hard to reduce your bet amount. So it is better to start slow and if you are having a good day, then you can increase your bet.
@@craigsaimes4063 I "THINK" I understand what you are trying to say... but there is really NO ADVICE Anyone can give to anybody else. Other than to advise others to play no more than they can comfortably afford to lose.
I just moved to Vegas three months ago because I love playing the slot machines. But I think they are going to become a problem for me. This was some really good advice. Thank you.
I'd be in trouble if I lived in Vegas. That's how I feel anyway. Honestly it's probably no different from living where I do now, I have one Casino a mile away, it's family Casino 5 miles away, one of the biggest casinos 8 MI away, another nice one 25 Mi away. Another one 30 Mi away. And another one that's pretty darn classy 50 mi from my work. Among others. Play smart or not at all, good luck 😔
I knew lots of people who went bankrupt by retiring in Vegas to play slot machines. It is nice to visit Vegas once in a while to play, but to live there may not be a good idea. Anyway it is your money. You have been there for about 10 months by now. How is it working out for you so far?
4:55 YES! I always tell people this. If you are betting $2/spin, you might as well play 40 nickels or 20 dimes at a time rather than 200 pennies at a time. Over the long run, higher denom slots tend to pay out more. If you can choose the denom, play at the same bet level at a higher denom. Especially on Link-style slots (Lock-it Link, Lightning Link, Ultimate Fire Link, etc.) where the Mini and Minor bonuses scale with the denom and not with the bet. I've hit $500 and $600 minor jackpots on a $2 spin on dime denomination. Whatever strategy you bet (progressive bet, ladder bet, oop and dune, etc), higher denoms tend to pay out more, so do it!
Love you Ruby. Thanks so much for supplying the link to Cowboy slots. He taught me a lot. I just got home from Las Vegas last night. I literally could not lose. 9 jackpots and 1 hand pay. I'm still reeling! Wish I could have ran into you and Mr. Ruby! Keep up the great work!
@@minecraftbuilder3110 it depends, a jackpot is very subjective that's why I was just wondering what you were considering a jackpot. Usually that word is used when you hit a jackpot, such as 1200 or more either way good job and good luck
Even though I do agree with you that your odds are weakened on FREEPLAY, I still think it would be remiss not to point out.................especially in light off your "Don't play your winnings!" point..................that disciplined players are nonetheless pretty much guaranteed at the very least a slight net winning by applying FREEPLAY to a lower-volatility machine. I use three myKONAMI $25 FREEPLAY comps per Vegas trip, and during my last trip this past May I got a net $86 from the three attempts combined. So FREEPLAY IS unmistakably still a great way to make a net gain. =)
A lot of good info. Thanks! I've never played slots before. But it's funny that you showed that coin pot game. While waiting for my friend, I randomly sat down at one and threw $100 in. I hit the bonus when I got down to $60, and a bunch of choices popped up. How many free spins did I want? Obviously I should pick the max number, right? 15 free spins! But the lady next to me suddenly got up and said "don't pick the 15 free spins option! Choose the 5 free spins". I said huh? But OK why not. Sure enough, those 5 free spins turned unto 14 spins, and I won $280! I then smashed the collect button. Shout out to that nice lady haha
Some nice tips Ruby. I do like the old school wheel machines without the graphics. I guess I'm intimidated by the new machines and might be missing out. That said, my Wife and I usually only gamble a little while in Vegas. We're more into everything else it has to offer as a vacation destination. Once, at The Wynn, we both hit a jackpots, side by side, at slots. It was so fun. Thanks for the video!
I like the old school machines, too, if only for the nostalgia. Sometimes I'll even pull the handle instead of pressing the button. Like watching an old movie.
Writing down all the slot machine numbers, after watching all these CZcams videos is always helpful. I make a map of these machines and I find them when I get to Vegas. 👍. CZcamsrs should share the machine numbers, but they don’t. 😌
That may not help you. As Ruby says, there is a calculator in the slot machines monitoring coin in vs coin out to stay within it's legally required payback percentage. If it paid a lot when the video was filmed, it may pay slower an hour or a day later, to balance it's return over time. That doesn't mean you won't hit, but it may wind up hitting a series of small hits that grind down your money. Does that sound bad? Not at all. Remember, you are paying for the entertainment. If a machine keeps you playing for an hour on just a few dollars by paying small amounts now and then, you definitely got your money's worth, even if you did not hit the "big one."
It is great advice to always use your players card. You talked about forgetting it, but this problem is easily solved. Simply go to the players card counter in the casino and they will be happy to make a new one with proper identification, such as driver's license.
I lived in Vegas for many years, and had designed in many components that are still used today in the video / slot machines today. Its all about being at the right place..at the right time!
I’m actually ahead. Overall after 1,000’s of spins, I am about 4k to the plus on various slots. Years worth of entertainment. Losses are still aggravating but I just keep on pushing buttons.
Sorry Ruby, you described one part incorrectly. The machines do not keep "calculating" when not in use. Modern machines are networked, they are linked to a system. It's the system that maintains the overall payout % randomly across all machines. There are still some individual non connected machines, these calculate individually and maintain their own payout % meaning that it is retains its % when not in use. For instance if a machine has not paid out enough and it is "due" to pay out and Noone is using it, that does not randomly change, it holds that until it eventually pays out. Such non connected machines are rare in Vegas, at least on the strip.
You are essentially correct. However, I took Ruby to be saying it does not calculate while the reels are spinning. The outcome is determined instantly when you hit the spin button. So yes, it retains it's payout percentage status when not being played, but the random number generator continues 24/7/365.
That was the most honest an accurate video about slots i have ever watched your info was accurate and believable because your common sense approach is just fantastic thanks for sharing your thoughts
@@CowboySlots When I saw that I immediately knew it was yours. No way she came up with that on her own. She does property reviews and occasionally a slot video.....that was way over her head.
The payback percentage is based on millions of spins, some machines are bingoball based like the dancing drums but all are fun to play, great video Ruby.
Your free play “tip” couldn’t have been more incorrect. The machine doesn’t care if you’re playing cash, free play, ticket in..the RNG doesn’t care, they’re all credits.
Just a quick comment about that “ladder betting”…..there are some people that do that. Just remember, like you said the payoff is regulated percentages. Don’t think just because you bet higher it’s going to pay back more. Every time you change the bet, it’s like starting a new game. Every denomination keeps track of what is being played on that denomination, thus the payback comes for that denomination. Just because you bet $1.00 one minute and the next you bet $2.00, that doesn’t mean it’s time to pay. It starts over at the $2.00 level! However…grandma sits down and bets 50 cents for an hour and keeps triggering the bonus, that screws up the random number generator for you! She bonuses it out and you ain’t getting nothing! You got to wait.
Arrived in Vegas yesterday and still fighting the jet lag. Hope that we will be able to play the slots tomorrow, useful info in this video. Thank you Ruby
Slot machines can be fun, but if I play machines much prefer video poker and take the extra time to play correctly as possible. Good advice Ruby and I really like your vegas videos, well produced.
The BIGGEST thing you missed is pretty obvious, you should NEVER bet with money you can't afford to lose. Think of a slot machine like this, you put your money in - - - try to get as much of it back as possible. They are there for one thing, and one thing only, to take in money and get the operator a profit
Thanks for the nice video. The best advice you gave was don't give back your winnings. One thing the casinos can't control is "hit and run". It works everytime.
Hi ruby. Thank you for the information. I sure miss the old slots. Even if hands would be black from the coins. And if you won you would be carrying your little change bucket it was still fun. Of course I would always look at the casino cage for those little wet wipes I always kept a few in my pocket. Even the smell of the wet wipes sometimes it would be lemon or something very nice added to the experience of old school playing. Just like playing real keno vs machines. You could sit down for awhile and people watch and have a drink. My favorite was Baileys and coffee this was really the only time I drank it. And even if I didn't play every game I would always check in the booklet if I had hit such and such amount what would I have won. And I would sometimes keep tab on numbers . I also enjoyed when you be sitting in the longue sometimes you would strike up a chat with another player you may never asked their name but for a small time you just had a new friend. I always appreciated those cocktail waitress they had a hard job. I always made sure to tip them. I enjoyed those days I know sounds like this was from long ago. But not really my first trip was not until 1991. But the 90"s were still on fringe of some of the older casinos so I was fortunate to see some of them. Have a great day ruby.
I've been working in the casino/gaming industry for the last 8 years now. Started in Marketing as a host and have been a slot technician for the last 3 years. Everything she's saying is 100% true. There's no secret to winning these machines. The state dictates the win/loss ratio and that's coded into the software when it's configured. Literally everything is RNG...it all comes to being in the right place at the right time. 🤷♂
Yes but obviously there are some machines that have higher win rates. For example progressive slots often have lower win rates than slots without progressive jackpots. A slot like green machine is way more likely to win $1500 because there is no giant jackpot.
@@michaeljorgensen4423 Exactly. That's what's dictated by the win/loss ratio that I mentioned. There's a percentage that's set by the state usually that the casino has to adhere by. Most casinos here in Illinois range from 72-89% or something like that. Keep in mind that that's just the rate that you'll win something back. *Not* the jackpot win-rate. That is entirely by chance. But once again, it all comes down to RNG. I've seen people play for hours and not win a thing. I've seen people put in $10 bucks and hit $17k in about 10 minutes. 🤷🏾♂️
Definitely a refresher and reminder of playing slots. I only started playing slots two years ago since my state finally allowed casinos. Before that it was about the ponies🏇🏇 nice video!
@@csnide6702 If you play often, it is worth it, that spam can get you some great deals. If you only go "a few days occasionally," still get the card. If you book your room directly through the casino and you are a player's club card holder, you generally get a discount. TIP: If this is your first time staying at, say, a Caesar's property, go online and sign up for their player's card, THEN call the hotel to book your reservation. You will be offered the lowest rate as a card holder even if you have never used your card (or even picked up your card) and have zero points accumulated. The casino wants to encourage you to go/stay there (that gives them first and last chance at your money).
@@csnide6702 True, if you have that budget and if you plan to sit at a table, which does not apply to 99% of the people in the casino. I'm trying to help the casual vacation player. Also, if they comp anything, they will still want to know your name and will offer you a players card. I hit a handpay jackpot and after taking my information for the tax forms, I was presented with my winnings, my W2G, and a pre-setup players card.
The point about calculating if it needs to pay out or not is contradictory to it being a random number generator. I think it is indeed a random number generator, so it does not care about it's history. Based on the long run it pays out a certain percent due to the randomness.
Mostly good info Ruby but the RNG does NOT care about how much it has already paid out all. That is false. Every spin is independent, just like a dice game or roulette. The math will work itself out in the long run.
As my mom would say, walk away, a winner! She is a lucky person , Excellent karma! We took my children to circus circus and she played the huge slot machine while waiting and on second pull 3 7s! 1 thousand dollars! She passed around 100s to grandchildren, etc. !
Another good reason to always use your player's card is if you hit a handpay jackpot (of $1,200 or more on a slot machine or poker machine), they already have your correctly spelled name and address and verification data (you show your driver license when you pick up your card) in their system needed for them to issue you a W2G Gambling Winnings tax form. Yes, large jackpots are taxable. Usually you will only have to give them your Social Security Number (SSN) and you will be paid quickly on-the-spot. If you don't have a player's club account, you will be using a lot of your entertainment time filling out forms. TIP: Know your SSN. If you do not give the casino your SSN when you hit a major jackpot, the casino is required by law to withhold 30% of your winnings for taxes.
Just be wary of the 90% return. It does not mean if you put $100 into the machine you can expect to get $90 back. Since you have small wins along the way, it is best to think about it like the total value of your spins in an evening. So, if you spin $1000 say, you might get $900 back but, and here is the kicker, if you put $200 real money into the slots, you have lost $100 out of your original $200.
Ruby, you are the best Vegas CZcamsr..I wish I saw this video before using the slots for the first time visiting Vegas..The three slots I used were all branded slots (Wheel of Fortune, NFL and Monopoly), lol. I didn't bet a lot with low dominations because I was confused soo many lights & symbols, but they were cool & fun to play. And, yes I was smashing the button a couple times wishing it would stop when pressed it..Smh, lesson learned. I will try with higher denominations the next time around and use low volatility when I have some spare time..Thanks for all the information you share. I visited Vegas for a conference, and tried using the $20 trick. I was giving a room with the strip view instead of a regular king size room. Is that consider a success? lol
Good informative video but I’d sorta tweek some of the wording about the RNG. The machine doesn’t trend itself towards its payback percentage on purpose. It actually has no idea where it’s currently at. It could pay 3 jackpots in a row or never hit one for its entire life at the casino and that’s with no regards to if it’s been paying out or not in the short term.
Hi Ruby thank you for the tips. I've never been to Vegas even though I am only 6 hours away going in April for the first time hopefully by following your tips I can win a little back.
As a 40 yr Vegas visitor, the only secret I found to winning was playing on the right day, at the right seat, at the right machine at the right casino.. the stars have to align to win.
@@510ghostboy fascinating. i know ben franklin did it, but not sure how. what is the right day and the right time and right place to get hit by lightning.
Ruby, we absolutely LOVE watching your videos and get a kick of Mr. Ruby from time to time. Thank you for this important video because that will help us when my wife and I visit Vegas next week for the weekend. Keep up the awesome work and hopefully we'll luckily get to meet you one of these days. Take good care. 😀
From my experience, you should minimize your slot play in Vegas as they have the worst RTP (ReturnToPlayer) % setting as compared to local casinos in your home town. This means that Vegas slots are a lot tighter than the slots in your home town. In Vegas, even table games rules are being changed to increase their advantage…. Like 6/5 blackjack, triple 0 Roulette. I’ve now decided to only play games in Vegas where the odds are the same as the local casinos in my home town. I would recommend to play only a small amount of slots to see if you’re lucky, but never push your luck. There are so many other non-gambling entertainment in Vegas for us to spend too much time gambling in Vegas.
Ruby that was an awesome video. I really learned a few things. I am the same… I set my daily limit and as I tell all my friends , it’s my entertainment. I loved your concert analogy..so true. Hope to see you when I’m there next week!
@davidarmitage289 - 1. No! you will not see Ruby "next week" when you are in Vegas. (did you?) 2. your "friends" do not need to know about your Vegas/ gambling trips.
I typically play penny, 25 cent and dollar slots. I have won far, FAR more on penny slots than the others with dollar slots returning the worse. I play them all about the same amount of time. I rarely walk away from the penny slots without some sort of profit. Last week I won $600 and wife won $350. So you can guess, I disagree with the comment that higher denominations yield better results. I typically start with a $500 bankroll. Could be that the penny slots just allow longer play time. The dollar slots will burn up $500 pretty quick.
Another slot myth: Turning up the volume to 'full' increases your odds.... TOTALLY FALSE! Volume has NOTHING to do with winning (except annoy the hell out of the people next/behind you!) Hope to run into you guys when we're there for Thanksgiving weekend!
Thank you for the video as always Ruby… being English and seeing videos on vegas slots is very interesting as we have our own “fruit machines” literally in every pub/ club so the idea of vegas slots can really become lost on myself as we have them everywhere
Different bet denominations also have different ledgers. Basically going from .1c to .10c might as well be the same as standing up and going to a different machine. So if the .1c ledger was ready to pay, the .10c ledger may not be.
Thanks for the video. I have to disagree on the part about stopping the machine not working in our favor. I've tested the stop theory on 2 machines. Example: On Buffalo Gold, the gold bonus coins have a certain pattern on each real. Especially when you're in a bonus. I've timed the reels/watched the patterns, and have hit countless Bonuses and Retriggers. When you get a chance, check out the last reel on Buffalo Gold while playing. Especially in the bonus. Look where the gold coin is on the last reel. It takes a lot of practice, but eventually some people get the hang of it. There are other slots that this method works on. Please note: this is not the rapid button pressing method. Take care and have an awesome day.
None of this is true. The RNG on newer machines decides what symbols will appear as soon as you hit the spin button. Everything you see after that is just there to give the illusion of a physical machine with mechanical reels. Stopping the "reels" early only serves to end the illusion sooner.
Ruby, could you do a video on Vegas in the winter? Are the pools open, and is it warm enough to chill out by the pool? Do you need a jacket for the evening, or is it too cold to eat on a terrace or walk around? Any tips would be great!
Thanks for the info. I've never had much luck with the slot machines. I just play at the table games, but even the odds are getting manipulated be the house.
I stopped playing slots when they took coins away. I also miss the sound. Anything that can alter your play time, the exact instant that the machine stops its RNG calculator, can alter your luck. Just sitting there with a huge balance paid into the machine and mindlessly pushing play over and over, is limiting. Back in the days of coin-operated slots, I would always cash out when I won. That meant I had to dump coins in to play again. This was my way of changing up the RNG stop factor. As Ruby said, the other thing, is to quit while you're ahead. If you hit it big on one machine, don't sit there and give it back. Collect your winnings and move around... (which is another RNG shuffle)
Every bet level actually has a different accounting chip in the machine. Switching can be good if nothing is happening on your bet level. You tend to hit free games and win more often on minimum because it's the most frequently played chip. Everything else sounds good.
@@dancaroll29Unless you design slot machines, it doesn't matter where you worked. Slot machine outcomes are determined by the RNG. Period. They are games of chance, not skill.
@@gunkulator1A chance of controlled luck. Payback percentage is NEVER over 100% with the exception of one Vegas casino for bar slots. So no it's not completely random. It can calculate what it can pay out. If it were truly random there wouldn't be so many mini jackpots on games like dancing drums. It has to be controlled and be able to decide
Thanks for watching! ❤
Be sure to check out my 2nd channel Ruby Slots: youtube.com/@Ruby-Slots
Carlton? From Fresh Prince? :)
@@TammieHollandGrannie At least the word "rope" wasn't used in the video.😁 Yee-Haw!
Looking hot!
Respectfully, you have no idea what your talking about.
It is not figuring out if it's time to pay out. Every spin is random by law.
The odds on the machine given all of the outcomes gives the theoretical percentage payout.
Flip a coin a million times. In the short term anything can happen. In the long run it will be about 50/50.
Great video. I love your top. Can you remember where it's from/or brand? Thx
Hey Ruby, former slot casino manager here. A lot of good advice, but a few misconceptions. First of all, slot machines don't purposefully balance themselves out. The random number generator works like any other device in the casino. Overtime, a roulette wheel will hit each of its 38 numbers at an equal percentage. Over a short amount of time, it will not. Think of the random number generator as a roulette wheel with 10 million numbers. Each number corresponds to a configuration of the reels, from the highest jackpot to the majority of the numbers meaning a losing spin. If you added up all the individuals wins and it totaled 9 million, that machine (with 10 million possible combinations) would have a payback of 90%. Regarding payback, reel slots have a considerably lower payback than video poker and video keno. Since casino's publish a payback percentage that is a composite, if their number is 92% payback, then they are paying back around 96% on video poker and keno and 88% on reel slots. You can always tell the payback percentage on video poker and keno by the pay charts.
I have a lot more I could say, but I wanted to add a strategy that works because it involves the players card. I'll post it in another reply, because this one's getting a little long
Thank you.
Thanks. I was going to reply the same until I read your post. You are 100% correct.
Thank You for explaning this. I too spent some time working in slolts. 😊
Who told you this? The manufacturer of the machines?
Lmao
They aren't random.
She doesn't have a clue what she's even talking about - she just stole it all from another channel. Not cool.
If you are a casual slot player, then as stated in a comment below, it's being in the right place at the right time. I visited a casino in the mid-west on a family trip. I hadn't been in a casino in years, but decided to go for the entertainment value and the food. After dinner we spent about an hour playing the slots. I followed Ruby's $20 in 10 machines advice and started losing right away on the first 4 machines. On the fifth machine after the 4th spin I won a progressive jackpot and walked away with $2,400. Cha-ching!
Idiot
Did you give it back before or after you won it?
@@e.p.t.2358 🤣😜💸
@@e.p.t.2358give what back
Sat on a machine for two hours once, damn thing just kept hitting. Started with $100 in and left with $1005... Love when that happens.
All about being at the right place at the right time
Good tips, Ruby! One more myth is the illusion of "ALMOST". The RNG determines the win, not the reels, which say, "for entertainment purposes only". So if the reels show two characters and you needed three, you didn't "almost" get three by getting two. The RNG had determined that this wasn't a winning spin, so any perceived closeness to winning is an illusion.
And these "almost" wins are doled out often enough to try to keep you interested in the game.
@@gunkulator1 Yeah, the games are designed to give that illusion. I read the game's specific instructions, which usually say that no inferences should be made about near wins.
@@tomtatum2662 what about the rules that dont say that?
Love the advice. Glad I came here. Most times the slots get me for 1 to 2 hundred. But every now and then I get them. 4 years ago I bet 68 cents and got the Grand jackpot for $16,132.00 Best win of my life. But again most times the slots win so bet wisely people :)
The casinos ALWAYS win, because they get to just sit there and let father time rake it in for them. If slots were set at 100% or more, this wouldn't be the case. XD
@@PlatinumAbra , yes pretty much the casino wins... knowing that it's a form of entertainment is important. But the trill of winning (an it does happen) fades the memories of the losses. But you are right, peace and health to you :)
@@Reason1717 what is the trill of winning?
@@DrSchor , "trill" is ancient Mayan for "The excitement one feels the moment before one's undoing." (Are you buying any of this :)
Ruby, I'm a low roller and have won two $550 Majors, each on a 50 cent bet, a $2,300 handpay on a 68 cent bet and $10,000 on a $3 bet. (Playing $3 was a big deal for me 😂) I never rapid fire as I like to have my money last longer so I can truly enjoy my time gambling. Thanks for the video Ruby, very helpful especially for those first time gamblers. 😊
Play as little as possible to get free drinks.
Go bet on the horses 🐎 and they will serve you well and must better serves
Them free drinks are also the cheapest of liquor so be careful because too much will result in that never ending killer of a headache.
I got so many drinks playing on the craps table at the D…I made friends with the cocktail waitress and tipped her well. I must have drank at least 20 drinks/shots while was playing. And I ended up winning money! Even if you loose you can start hey I got a bunch of free drinks! Also it was a lot of fun!!!
Smart fucker
@@hbkhood pretty sure I got sick from the cheap liquor one trip. So true. I always ask for whiskey and coke, I don't know if asking for Crown and Coke is still free, highly doubt it, or if they would even pour Crown in the first place.
My wife won 10k on a 88cent bet! So you are so right! Love you ruby😊😊😊
Jeez wtf 😳
@@ToxicFruitSnack Just like people win 10k on the lottery.
I did win a major on a $1 bet using my free play at the Plaza last week so it’s definitely possible to win on free play!
I’ve been going to Vegas now for 32 years (didn’t start going til I could play). But this is some of the best common sense, easy to understand info I’ve taken in. A heartfelt thank you!
Joe.....just remember....the Random Number Generator is VERY RANDOM
Ruby commented on free play and said that you cannot win with it. "It counts the same as real money, nope". Paraphrasing yes but you can win money using the free play. Let's say you have $100.00 in free play and you start spinning the reels or graphics. Everytime that you spin winning combinations, those winnings are yours just not the free play money. Each time you use your free play money for a bet, the machine deducts that amount from your free play balance. You can cash out your winning combinations after they hit or wait until you have depleted your $100.00 of free play. The random number generator still works the same as far as winning and losing combinations. The only thing it doesn't do is credit your free play into your data, Other than that, this was another nice video by Ruby.
Great reply Ron, I was going to add a similar comment re this being an interesting video but the free play comment wasn’t accurate; as you say the RNG doesn’t differentiate between cash play and free play.
As new members signed up at Fantasy in Indio, California. Got $40 free play.
Hubby sits down at dancing drums and within a few minutes he won $900. Now that’s real money that he pulled out and cashed in right away from free play 😊😊
Love your point on the end. Many people judge social gamblers, its just entertainment (with control). For me, its no different then spending $50 on arcade games, I would rather spend $50 gambling having just as much fun with a chance of getting money back! Gambling is fun and entertaining as long as you view it as such. If you view it as a money making source, thats where issues can arise.
One bit of advice I was a little surprised to see missing is making sure your bet per spin is sustainable for your bankroll. A lot of people go wrong with this for both electronic and table games. They come in with short money and only get maybe 10-20 bets/spins in with that bankroll for that session (not counting any money won back) and then are frustrated they lost it all. You're not giving yourself enough protection from the ebb and flow that naturally happens when you gamble. A good rule of thumb I tend to use for testing out a slot to see if I like it is to be able to have enough money to bet at least 50 spins, ideally 100 without feeling like I'm putting too much at risk.
We live a bit more than an hour from Vegas, so if we bust out early we just go back home. 🙂
In my opinion there are just too many claims of tricks and tips on Yt, I feel like there is no general rule to all slot machine just a few variations here and there. However I have been on a winning streak for a couple of weeks now. There are people that genuinely know the ropes, just do some research.
Good advice! The worst thing is to sit down and be wiped out after 20 minutes. Ideally you want to spend some time there and get the most out of it!
@@Maryladudekike who? Im trying to learn the tricks, any help is appreciated
@@dangerj1113 - Here is a trick that works two thirds of the time and only fails one sixth of the time: Take everything you've got over to the Craps table and buy in. Bet minimum line bets until the dice come around to you (you don't want anyone else grabbing your glory or maybe some sheister who works for the casino giving a bad roll or a short roll and wiping you out and there's nothing you can do about it). (at least for now, later, if successful, you can bet big on other shooters if you so choose). Once you are the shooter, throw until you establish a point (your first, or "Come Out" roll is a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10). Next take maximum table odds on your point number and spread the rest of the money, ALL OF IT, across the numbers. Roll the dice. If you throw a 7 you are broke - that is the one out of six chance I mentioned earlier. If you throw a 2, 3, 11, or 12, nothing happens, throw again. Once you hit a box number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), take your bets down and spend the rest of your vacation living, eating, and playing with the profit you made on that winning roll. Now, if you only go with $500, disregard the above advice. You have to have money to make money. You should have at least $6400 to spread across the numbers (+$100 to 'buy' the 4 and 10). If you are unfamiliar with any of the terms I have used here, go to your local library and look for 'Scarne On Dice' by John Scarne, and read it. It is an education on the art of playing Craps.
BUDGET your money is the most important tip. You should put that right at the beginning of the video. Great tips. I follow all of these when I play slots but like you I break them too. . I do love the old school slot machines, my favorite is Wild Cherry which is hard to find. Having fun is the second most important!!!
I was in vegas a month ago, I'm not a big gambler but my philosophy is that as soon as I'm up over $30 just cash out and move into the next machine. Over the 5 days my input into the machine was around $2500 and the total outpay was just over $2800. Not huge sums of money, but hey... I'm up!
I do similar. If I win over half of what I put in then I cash out. But I typically only play max 40 bucks per slot. If I haven't won a bonus or line hit then I cash out.
@@PaulDoe79 Wise man 👌
@@GoodJobLittleBuddy lol learned from my mother's mistakes. She would put 100 in a slot, win 800 and play every bit of it thinking the big jackpot was coming. I used to tell her "why didn't you at least take half of your winnings back so you weren't down?"
My greatest winnings were when I owned the casino stocks. The machines aren’t designed to give you money, they entertain very well, and as you said, comps can give you a fantastic vacation. Play long enough and the arithmetic will work.
A caution about payback percentage... those percentages are over the 'lifetime' of the machine, or are 'long term paybacks'. Just because a machine is e.g. 95%, doesn't mean that each any every play session the player will make back 95c for every $100 they put in.
I think that’s .095% 95% is 95$
I urinated on slots twice after losing. IGT and Aristocrat machines have known to be decommissioned /replaced at properties before paying out 87.5% minimum return on paid games and progressive jackpots, Over the Life of Machine i.e. never.
its just a relative number.....go to indian casinos and you'll get nothing even close to that.....
The real secret is to play slots just for fun! Forgot about trying to win the big pot. And don't forgot to pay your rent/house payment before going into the casino.
Flashing your titties, also increases your odds of winning. Unless your a guy, then it decreases your chances.
Fantastic video! I've been harping about the "envelope" strategy for years. Every time I go to Vegas I divide my funds into envelopes, then just open the envelope for that night. Does it help me win? Nope! But it definitely helps me keep my cash straight in the craziness of the casino. Bankroll management is half the key to success (good ol' luck being the other half). Cheers!
I’ve worked as a casino manager for years and I have seen more people went broke including friends and family. 90-96% payback does not mean you only have 4-10% of losing. It’s being in the right place at the right time.
Yeah, the payback percentage is over millions of spins. Most people will make a few thousand spins at best. Casinos have lots of money and time on their side to wait for the percentages to work themselves out naturally. Most people do not.
90% bayback means on average you lose 10% on every bet you make. Sad but true. Those who want better odds should play BlackJack and Baccarat.
I agreee Leon.💯
You always lose! Unless! You enjoy the casino. You enjoy the game. Free drinks. And the some of those club rewards, free rooms, buffets, shows. But that’s it. Never think you’re gonna win big. Just enjoy it for what it is and know you’re choosing to spend your money this way. Stop when it’s time to stop.
@@jeremywjactually nobody knows over how many spins it is but yes could be that many
My husband and I love Vegas but we are very careful when we play the slots!!! Love all your Vegas videos BTW!!
I agree Ruby about your statement on using your Player Card!!! We live in NJ and have an MGM Players Card because in NJ, we live near Atlantic City -- and play at The Borgota. So, when we go to Las Vegas, and earn comps or meal vouchers on our Players Card, we can then take them back home to NJ to use them.
Oh snap....I never knew about that lock box thing. I def need that! But I'd just go home, unlock it, and drive back. haha
i so agree with you Ruby when you talked about playing to have a good time. i take what i want to spend and i don't go with the expectation of winning. i know that the odds are against me. i go to have fun and if i win that's a bonus :)
I just told my husband this today after I came home from the casino and lost the money I went with. He said well that was a waste. I said it really wasn’t a waste because I had a good time and didn’t go there expecting to win
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, a Nevada slot machine can't change it's payback percentage based on the type of wagering credit used or how they are acquired. So they can't change the percenage based on if you're using free play. But if you have a different source you used for your accounting method reasoning, I'm interested.
My advice is play for time, not to win a certain amount of money. The key with casino gambling is to be up when you want to leave, not when you want to stay. Once you start betting big, psychologically it is very hard to reduce your bet amount. So it is better to start slow and if you are having a good day, then you can increase your bet.
So right!!!
This is the best advice
This right here👆👆👆👆
That's how I play. I bet low and increase my odds by making more spins
@@craigsaimes4063 I "THINK" I understand what you are trying to say... but there is really NO ADVICE Anyone can give to anybody else. Other than to advise others to play no more than they can comfortably afford to lose.
Thanks lady ... I do believe in the chance. I entered with 40000 and exit with 140000 .
I do depend on coming chances.
Good Day
Jason
I just moved to Vegas three months ago because I love playing the slot machines. But I think they are going to become a problem for me. This was some really good advice. Thank you.
You need to just not play them anymore. This is your sign to stop throwing your money away.
I'd be in trouble if I lived in Vegas. That's how I feel anyway. Honestly it's probably no different from living where I do now, I have one Casino a mile away, it's family Casino 5 miles away, one of the biggest casinos 8 MI away, another nice one 25 Mi away. Another one 30 Mi away. And another one that's pretty darn classy 50 mi from my work. Among others. Play smart or not at all, good luck 😔
I knew lots of people who went bankrupt by retiring in Vegas to play slot machines. It is nice to visit Vegas once in a while to play, but to live there may not be a good idea. Anyway it is your money. You have been there for about 10 months by now. How is it working out for you so far?
@@3milesong - no answer forthcoming. what sort of response did you expect from your nosy question?
"But I think they are going to become a problem for me. "
If you moved somewhere to play them then they already have.
4:55 YES! I always tell people this. If you are betting $2/spin, you might as well play 40 nickels or 20 dimes at a time rather than 200 pennies at a time. Over the long run, higher denom slots tend to pay out more. If you can choose the denom, play at the same bet level at a higher denom. Especially on Link-style slots (Lock-it Link, Lightning Link, Ultimate Fire Link, etc.) where the Mini and Minor bonuses scale with the denom and not with the bet. I've hit $500 and $600 minor jackpots on a $2 spin on dime denomination. Whatever strategy you bet (progressive bet, ladder bet, oop and dune, etc), higher denoms tend to pay out more, so do it!
Can you explain to me what that means?
Slots went downhill for me when they got rid of coins. Nothing beated that sound of dollar tokens falling into the tray!
Love you Ruby. Thanks so much for supplying the link to Cowboy slots. He taught me a lot. I just got home from Las Vegas last night. I literally could not lose. 9 jackpots and 1 hand pay. I'm still reeling! Wish I could have ran into you and Mr. Ruby! Keep up the great work!
9 jackpots & 1 handpay? A jackpot is usually considered a handpay. Unless you're excited about the $14 mini that's considered a "game jackpot "
@@covem777 oh , my mistake. Several times I won $500-750. So is that just called 'I did okay?'
@@minecraftbuilder3110 it depends, a jackpot is very subjective that's why I was just wondering what you were considering a jackpot. Usually that word is used when you hit a jackpot, such as 1200 or more either way good job and good luck
I guess that's called a decent win, not a jackpot
I played on the slots while I was in Vegas, and I won over $3.
Congratulations. You beat the house!
👍😂
I love the old reels!
Even though I do agree with you that your odds are weakened on FREEPLAY, I still think it would be remiss not to point out.................especially in light off your "Don't play your winnings!" point..................that disciplined players are nonetheless pretty much guaranteed at the very least a slight net winning by applying FREEPLAY to a lower-volatility machine.
I use three myKONAMI $25 FREEPLAY comps per Vegas trip, and during my last trip this past May I got a net $86 from the three attempts combined. So FREEPLAY IS unmistakably still a great way to make a net gain. =)
A lot of good info. Thanks! I've never played slots before. But it's funny that you showed that coin pot game. While waiting for my friend, I randomly sat down at one and threw $100 in. I hit the bonus when I got down to $60, and a bunch of choices popped up. How many free spins did I want? Obviously I should pick the max number, right? 15 free spins! But the lady next to me suddenly got up and said "don't pick the 15 free spins option! Choose the 5 free spins". I said huh? But OK why not. Sure enough, those 5 free spins turned unto 14 spins, and I won $280! I then smashed the collect button. Shout out to that nice lady haha
Some nice tips Ruby. I do like the old school wheel machines without the graphics. I guess I'm intimidated by the new machines and might be missing out. That said, my Wife and I usually only gamble a little while in Vegas. We're more into everything else it has to offer as a vacation destination. Once, at The Wynn, we both hit a jackpots, side by side, at slots. It was so fun. Thanks for the video!
My sister in law got me playing Bier Haus. It's a penny machine which I usually don't play. So I'm going to split my time.
Very good advice thank you
I like the old school machines, too, if only for the nostalgia. Sometimes I'll even pull the handle instead of pressing the button. Like watching an old movie.
Writing down all the slot machine numbers, after watching all these CZcams videos is always helpful. I make a map of these machines and I find them when I get to Vegas. 👍. CZcamsrs should share the machine numbers, but they don’t. 😌
That may not help you. As Ruby says, there is a calculator in the slot machines monitoring coin in vs coin out to stay within it's legally required payback percentage. If it paid a lot when the video was filmed, it may pay slower an hour or a day later, to balance it's return over time. That doesn't mean you won't hit, but it may wind up hitting a series of small hits that grind down your money. Does that sound bad? Not at all. Remember, you are paying for the entertainment. If a machine keeps you playing for an hour on just a few dollars by paying small amounts now and then, you definitely got your money's worth, even if you did not hit the "big one."
Luv ya Ruby, but with all due respect, I have to dispute your theory on free play. I had $45 freeplay and down to last $7, I hit handpay of $2,300.
I had $16 free play and hit a $800+ major with it.
You weren't paying attention when she said it's possible to win with free play but your odds are NOT good
This isn’t a theory you dumbass it’s how it works. Your beliefs do not matter or change the truth
It is great advice to always use your players card. You talked about forgetting it, but this problem is easily solved. Simply go to the players card counter in the casino and they will be happy to make a new one with proper identification, such as driver's license.
Yes! And if you leave it in a machine, don't go back. You'll never find it. Just get a new one.
I lived in Vegas for many years, and had designed in many components that are still used today in the video / slot machines today. Its all about being at the right place..at the right time!
I've never seen anyone win a jackpot on any of the slot channels or videos I watch. Speaks volumes.
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I like the winnings lock-in and get it when your home! Clever! Great advice Ruby😊😊😊
I’m actually ahead. Overall after 1,000’s of spins, I am about 4k to the plus on various slots. Years worth of entertainment. Losses are still aggravating but I just keep on pushing buttons.
Sorry Ruby, you described one part incorrectly. The machines do not keep "calculating" when not in use. Modern machines are networked, they are linked to a system. It's the system that maintains the overall payout % randomly across all machines. There are still some individual non connected machines, these calculate individually and maintain their own payout % meaning that it is retains its % when not in use. For instance if a machine has not paid out enough and it is "due" to pay out and Noone is using it, that does not randomly change, it holds that until it eventually pays out. Such non connected machines are rare in Vegas, at least on the strip.
You are essentially correct. However, I took Ruby to be saying it does not calculate while the reels are spinning. The outcome is determined instantly when you hit the spin button. So yes, it retains it's payout percentage status when not being played, but the random number generator continues 24/7/365.
That was the most honest an accurate video about slots i have ever watched your info was accurate and believable because your common sense approach is just fantastic thanks for sharing your thoughts
Great video. I follow Cowboy Slots on CZcams, who is a former slot tech, and all your info lines up with things he has said.
Cowboy slots said these exact same things months ago.....but Ruby is easier on the eyes lol
@@domosautomotive1929 can't argue with that!
@@CowboySlots When I saw that I immediately knew it was yours. No way she came up with that on her own. She does property reviews and occasionally a slot video.....that was way over her head.
The payback percentage is based on millions of spins, some machines are bingoball based like the dancing drums but all are fun to play, great video Ruby.
Your free play “tip” couldn’t have been more incorrect. The machine doesn’t care if you’re playing cash, free play, ticket in..the RNG doesn’t care, they’re all credits.
Just a quick comment about that “ladder betting”…..there are some people that do that. Just remember, like you said the payoff is regulated percentages. Don’t think just because you bet higher it’s going to pay back more. Every time you change the bet, it’s like starting a new game. Every denomination keeps track of what is being played on that denomination, thus the payback comes for that denomination. Just because you bet $1.00 one minute and the next you bet $2.00, that doesn’t mean it’s time to pay. It starts over at the $2.00 level! However…grandma sits down and bets 50 cents for an hour and keeps triggering the bonus, that screws up the random number generator for you! She bonuses it out and you ain’t getting nothing! You got to wait.
Arrived in Vegas yesterday and still fighting the jet lag. Hope that we will be able to play the slots tomorrow, useful info in this video. Thank you Ruby
The people of Las Vegas thank you for depositing your money in the provided repositories. We will spend it on roads and schools. Thanks again!
@@tyharris9994 Lol. My friend/co-worker that lives in Vegas used to say that to me all the time when I visited: "Thank you for your deposit".
Slot machines can be fun, but if I play machines much prefer video poker and take the extra time to play correctly as possible. Good advice Ruby and I really like your vegas videos, well produced.
The BIGGEST thing you missed is pretty obvious, you should NEVER bet with money you can't afford to lose. Think of a slot machine like this, you put your money in - - - try to get as much of it back as possible.
They are there for one thing, and one thing only, to take in money and get the operator a profit
Thanks for the nice video. The best advice you gave was don't give back your winnings. One thing the casinos can't control is "hit and run". It works everytime.
Hi ruby. Thank you for the information. I sure miss the old slots. Even if hands would be black from the coins. And if you won you would be carrying your little change bucket it was still fun. Of course I would always look at the casino cage for those little wet wipes I always kept a few in my pocket. Even the smell of the wet wipes sometimes it would be lemon or something very nice added to the experience of old school playing. Just like playing real keno vs machines. You could sit down for awhile and people watch and have a drink. My favorite was Baileys and coffee this was really the only time I drank it. And even if I didn't play every game I would always check in the booklet if I had hit such and such amount what would I have won. And I would sometimes keep tab on numbers . I also enjoyed when you be sitting in the longue sometimes you would strike up a chat with another player you may never asked their name but for a small time you just had a new friend. I always appreciated those cocktail waitress they had a hard job. I always made sure to tip them. I enjoyed those days I know sounds like this was from long ago. But not really my first trip was not until 1991. But the 90"s were still on fringe of some of the older casinos so I was fortunate to see some of them. Have a great day ruby.
Lol! The first time I checked you tube..the guys were like living robots! Thanks for sharing.
I've been working in the casino/gaming industry for the last 8 years now. Started in Marketing as a host and have been a slot technician for the last 3 years. Everything she's saying is 100% true. There's no secret to winning these machines. The state dictates the win/loss ratio and that's coded into the software when it's configured. Literally everything is RNG...it all comes to being in the right place at the right time. 🤷♂
Yes but obviously there are some machines that have higher win rates. For example progressive slots often have lower win rates than slots without progressive jackpots. A slot like green machine is way more likely to win $1500 because there is no giant jackpot.
@@michaeljorgensen4423 Exactly. That's what's dictated by the win/loss ratio that I mentioned. There's a percentage that's set by the state usually that the casino has to adhere by. Most casinos here in Illinois range from 72-89% or something like that. Keep in mind that that's just the rate that you'll win something back. *Not* the jackpot win-rate. That is entirely by chance.
But once again, it all comes down to RNG. I've seen people play for hours and not win a thing. I've seen people put in $10 bucks and hit $17k in about 10 minutes. 🤷🏾♂️
Definitely a refresher and reminder of playing slots. I only started playing slots two years ago since my state finally allowed casinos. Before that it was about the ponies🏇🏇 nice video!
Excellent video Ruby, and YES, you MUST use your player’s card at all times !
@@csnide6702 If you play often, it is worth it, that spam can get you some great deals. If you only go "a few days occasionally," still get the card. If you book your room directly through the casino and you are a player's club card holder, you generally get a discount. TIP: If this is your first time staying at, say, a Caesar's property, go online and sign up for their player's card, THEN call the hotel to book your reservation. You will be offered the lowest rate as a card holder even if you have never used your card (or even picked up your card) and have zero points accumulated. The casino wants to encourage you to go/stay there (that gives them first and last chance at your money).
@@csnide6702 True, if you have that budget and if you plan to sit at a table, which does not apply to 99% of the people in the casino. I'm trying to help the casual vacation player. Also, if they comp anything, they will still want to know your name and will offer you a players card. I hit a handpay jackpot and after taking my information for the tax forms, I was presented with my winnings, my W2G, and a pre-setup players card.
The point about calculating if it needs to pay out or not is contradictory to it being a random number generator.
I think it is indeed a random number generator, so it does not care about it's history. Based on the long run it pays out a certain percent due to the randomness.
Mostly good info Ruby but the RNG does NOT care about how much it has already paid out all. That is false. Every spin is independent, just like a dice game or roulette. The math will work itself out in the long run.
Here is the best secret... don't play
And what is the fun in that?
@@jesswithdakids5172 no fun at all
@@jesswithdakids5172you get to keep your money
Wr don't need that type energy around here...😭
@avib1955 I stop playing and the casinos stopped liking me. No more comps
As my mom would say, walk away, a winner! She is a lucky person , Excellent karma! We took my children to circus circus and she played the huge slot machine while waiting and on second pull 3 7s! 1 thousand dollars! She passed around 100s to grandchildren, etc. !
Great video. Clean and solid information. Keep up the great content. 🎲 🎲
Forget the Slots> I like your top. Very nice!😃
Another good reason to always use your player's card is if you hit a handpay jackpot (of $1,200 or more on a slot machine or poker machine), they already have your correctly spelled name and address and verification data (you show your driver license when you pick up your card) in their system needed for them to issue you a W2G Gambling Winnings tax form. Yes, large jackpots are taxable. Usually you will only have to give them your Social Security Number (SSN) and you will be paid quickly on-the-spot. If you don't have a player's club account, you will be using a lot of your entertainment time filling out forms. TIP: Know your SSN. If you do not give the casino your SSN when you hit a major jackpot, the casino is required by law to withhold 30% of your winnings for taxes.
I'm a slot tech at a casino. I came here for a laugh but your advice is actually pretty good!
Just be wary of the 90% return. It does not mean if you put $100 into the machine you can expect to get $90 back. Since you have small wins along the way, it is best to think about it like the total value of your spins in an evening. So, if you spin $1000 say, you might get $900 back but, and here is the kicker, if you put $200 real money into the slots, you have lost $100 out of your original $200.
Ruby, you are the best Vegas CZcamsr..I wish I saw this video before using the slots for the first time visiting Vegas..The three slots I used were all branded slots (Wheel of Fortune, NFL and Monopoly), lol. I didn't bet a lot with low dominations because I was confused soo many lights & symbols, but they were cool & fun to play. And, yes I was smashing the button a couple times wishing it would stop when pressed it..Smh, lesson learned. I will try with higher denominations the next time around and use low volatility when I have some spare time..Thanks for all the information you share. I visited Vegas for a conference, and tried using the $20 trick. I was giving a room with the strip view instead of a regular king size room. Is that consider a success? lol
Great job Team Ruby! Informative and sharp video 👍🏽✨
Good informative video but I’d sorta tweek some of the wording about the RNG. The machine doesn’t trend itself towards its payback percentage on purpose. It actually has no idea where it’s currently at. It could pay 3 jackpots in a row or never hit one for its entire life at the casino and that’s with no regards to if it’s been paying out or not in the short term.
Hi Ruby thank you for the tips. I've never been to Vegas even though I am only 6 hours away going in April for the first time hopefully by following your tips I can win a little back.
As a 40 yr Vegas visitor, the only secret I found to winning was playing on the right day, at the right seat, at the right machine at the right casino.. the stars have to align to win.
i think you’re chances of getting hit by lightning are higher
@@510ghostboy fascinating. i know ben franklin did it, but not sure how. what is the right day and the right time and right place to get hit by lightning.
Ruby, we absolutely LOVE watching your videos and get a kick of Mr. Ruby from time to time. Thank you for this important video because that will help us when my wife and I visit Vegas next week for the weekend. Keep up the awesome work and hopefully we'll luckily get to meet you one of these days. Take good care. 😀
Well don't listen to her... lol she definitely doesn't do Vegas right.....
@@tyinva1212 she's always eating and drinking for us haha
@@1JohnnyCruiser she used to eat hot dogs at local bars... lol now she is so uppity... and not that deserving.
@@michaelwagstaff4801 don't make threats when you look like an underage child who can't even get in a casino.
Ruby, I LOVE how you call out Mr Ruby on forgetting the player club cards
Great tips Ruby. We haven’t been back to Vegas since Covid began. Can’t wait to get back there for some slot fun and grinds. Take care and good luck!🍀
From my experience, you should minimize your slot play in Vegas as they have the worst RTP (ReturnToPlayer) % setting as compared to local casinos in your home town. This means that Vegas slots are a lot tighter than the slots in your home town. In Vegas, even table games rules are being changed to increase their advantage…. Like 6/5 blackjack, triple 0 Roulette.
I’ve now decided to only play games in Vegas where the odds are the same as the local casinos in my home town.
I would recommend to play only a small amount of slots to see if you’re lucky, but never push your luck.
There are so many other non-gambling entertainment in Vegas for us to spend too much time gambling in Vegas.
Thank you!!
Ruby that was an awesome video. I really learned a few things. I am the same… I set my daily limit and as I tell all my friends , it’s my entertainment. I loved your concert analogy..so true. Hope to see you when I’m there next week!
@davidarmitage289 - 1. No! you will not see Ruby "next week" when you are in Vegas. (did you?) 2. your "friends" do not need to know about your Vegas/ gambling trips.
I typically play penny, 25 cent and dollar slots. I have won far, FAR more on penny slots than the others with dollar slots returning the worse. I play them all about the same amount of time. I rarely walk away from the penny slots without some sort of profit. Last week I won $600 and wife won $350. So you can guess, I disagree with the comment that higher denominations yield better results. I typically start with a $500 bankroll. Could be that the penny slots just allow longer play time. The dollar slots will burn up $500 pretty quick.
Another slot myth: Turning up the volume to 'full' increases your odds.... TOTALLY FALSE! Volume has NOTHING to do with winning (except annoy the hell out of the people next/behind you!) Hope to run into you guys when we're there for Thanksgiving weekend!
If the volume button is broken switch machines 😂😂😂
I agree about the Volume but It's ironic because Ruby always turns the volume on blast before playing .
Great advices... I tell myself all the time I am going just for fun, but home girl always stressed and unhappy when lose $$ and return home sad. Lolol
Thank you for the video as always Ruby… being English and seeing videos on vegas slots is very interesting as we have our own “fruit machines” literally in every pub/ club so the idea of vegas slots can really become lost on myself as we have them everywhere
Thank you Ruby I enjoyed listening to you instructions on playing slots in Vegas.
You did an amazing job explaining everything, thank you Ruby for the information.
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Thank you never saw your channel , randomly came to it , but very informative and you delivered very responsibly and professionally, thanks
We went to LV to eat buffet and to watch some shows believe it or not. Gambling is not on our list. Great tips for sharing!
The real winners don't gamble.
Different bet denominations also have different ledgers. Basically going from .1c to .10c might as well be the same as standing up and going to a different machine. So if the .1c ledger was ready to pay, the .10c ledger may not be.
Thanks for the video. I have to disagree on the part about stopping the machine not working in our favor. I've tested the stop theory on 2 machines. Example: On Buffalo Gold, the gold bonus coins have a certain pattern on each real. Especially when you're in a bonus. I've timed the reels/watched the patterns, and have hit countless Bonuses and Retriggers. When you get a chance, check out the last reel on Buffalo Gold while playing. Especially in the bonus. Look where the gold coin is on the last reel. It takes a lot of practice, but eventually some people get the hang of it. There are other slots that this method works on. Please note: this is not the rapid button pressing method. Take care and have an awesome day.
None of this is true. The RNG on newer machines decides what symbols will appear as soon as you hit the spin button. Everything you see after that is just there to give the illusion of a physical machine with mechanical reels. Stopping the "reels" early only serves to end the illusion sooner.
Ruby, could you do a video on Vegas in the winter? Are the pools open, and is it warm enough to chill out by the pool? Do you need a jacket for the evening, or is it too cold to eat on a terrace or walk around? Any tips would be great!
Number one rule. Do not bring your ATM card at the casino floor.
Thanks for the info. I've never had much luck with the slot machines. I just play at the table games, but even the odds are getting manipulated be the house.
Best tip for slots is play craps 😅
Dang you are talented.That was a wealth of information
I stopped playing slots when they took coins away. I also miss the sound.
Anything that can alter your play time, the exact instant that the machine stops its RNG calculator, can alter your luck. Just sitting there with a huge balance paid into the machine and mindlessly pushing play over and over, is limiting. Back in the days of coin-operated slots, I would always cash out when I won. That meant I had to dump coins in to play again. This was my way of changing up the RNG stop factor.
As Ruby said, the other thing, is to quit while you're ahead. If you hit it big on one machine, don't sit there and give it back. Collect your winnings and move around... (which is another RNG shuffle)
Also the minimum bet went up when they eliminated coin.
Ruby, you’re very knowledgeable about slots. Good video. 😊
Every bet level actually has a different accounting chip in the machine. Switching can be good if nothing is happening on your bet level. You tend to hit free games and win more often on minimum because it's the most frequently played chip. Everything else sounds good.
None of this is true.
@@gunkulator1 Compelling argument. I've worked in casinos for years guy
@@dancaroll29Unless you design slot machines, it doesn't matter where you worked. Slot machine outcomes are determined by the RNG. Period. They are games of chance, not skill.
@@gunkulator1A chance of controlled luck. Payback percentage is NEVER over 100% with the exception of one Vegas casino for bar slots. So no it's not completely random. It can calculate what it can pay out. If it were truly random there wouldn't be so many mini jackpots on games like dancing drums. It has to be controlled and be able to decide
Thanks, it was extremely helpful...Wish me Luck!🤞🏾✨️😂👍🏾
I never lose money at slot because I don't gamble 😂 🤣
In the end the casino wins. They always win! Your videos are so nicely done!