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What is the slot payback percentage?
In slot machines, the payback percentage (RTP) stands for “Return-To-Player.” It’s a numerical representation of the average amount returned when you put money into a slot machine.
For example, if a slot machine game has a payback percentage of 90%, then the game is said to be a slot machine with a payback percentage of 90%.
Therefore, the higher the payback percentage, the easier it is to win money on a slot machine , and this is often the case with slot machines in seats where many people sit at Kangwon Land.
Is it possible to manipulate slot machines?
However, unlike card games like baccarat and blackjack that unfold before your eyes, slot machines are subject to constant controversy over manipulation because you must accept the results determined by the machine.
So, is it actually possible to manipulate slot machines? To understand more, we must first understand the mechanics of how slot machines work.
How slot machines work
The principle of slot machines in the past was that the results were produced through gears and levers.
When you put a coin or a bill into the machine, the device that stopped the rotation of the reels is released, and the symbols naturally start spinning, and the physically selected result is produced, so it was difficult to manipulate it easily.
However, modern mechanical slot machines, which have changed over time, operate on a completely different principle.
In the case of mechanical slot machines, the machines are connected to a computer and their screens are moved by a program.
At this time, an important part of the program is the ‘random number generator’, which can be viewed as a concept of a random function that can randomly provide one of the possible result combinations.
Current mechanical slot machines, which are linked to a program using a random number generator, are similar to the lever-type slot machines above in that the outcome is unknown, but they differ in that a ‘payback percentage’ can be input.
Conversely, modern mechanical slot machines can adjust their payout percentages with a single line of programming code.
Actual cases of slot machine manipulation
This is an article that actually came out in April 2024, 4 months ago, and it happened at Paradise Casino in Haeundae.
The staff and other related parties knew in advance where the jackpot would hit on a slot machine that was being operated as an event, and this led to a case where they colluded with foreigners to steal the winnings, which was made public.
Of course, the slot machines at Haeundae Paradise are strictly managed, so it is not possible to change the payout rate or know the winning numbers in advance. However, in the case above, since it was an event that was completely free, the slot machine audit team did not pay attention and the winning machines were determined in advance and arbitrarily manipulated so that the employees could know the results.
Conversely, this means that casinos operating without a license can be manipulated at any time .
How to avoid slot machine manipulation?
As mentioned above, it’s virtually impossible to manipulate casinos that are “legally” licensed and operated. Management and regulation are extremely strict, and even one attempt at tampering with the payout ratio would render the casino completely unviable.
Therefore, unlicensed machines such as those in adult arcades can be manipulated without fail, so please avoid them and only use slot machines that have been issued through official procedures at licensed casinos such as Kangwon Land.
Online slot manipulation issues
In fact, what many readers are curious about is online slot machines rather than those in offline casinos.
In the case of an offline casino, you might think that it is going to explode because the sound of ‘tinkling’ fills the air, but in the case of an online casino, you are fighting a lonely battle all by yourself.
To use a fishing analogy, if you fish in a crowded place, you can see people catching fish, but if you fish alone in a well in the countryside, it is natural to wonder if there are any fish there.
Also, in the case of online gambling, since you have to rely on only one screen and not an actual visible machine, the suspicion of manipulation is bound to be even stronger.
So, is it possible to manipulate online slot machines?
Are online slots rigged?
This is a post about slot machine manipulation issues that was posted on a community.
The author is a user of an online casino, has lost money, and suspects manipulation.
Let’s think about it logically. Is it impossible to manipulate online slot machines?
Of course, online slots are more easily manipulated.
By changing just one line of code, you can drastically reduce the payback percentage of that slot machine you’re playing right now.
Programming code for online slot machines
The code is for a slot machine with a payback percentage of 70%.
Of course, the code for an actual slot machine would be much more complex, but for simple slot machine development, this level of coding is all that is needed.
To change the redemption rate at this time, simply change the number in the ‘RTP = 0.70’ section above.
For example, how would you change the slot machine above to have an 80% payback percentage?
By simply changing just one number in the same code, you can develop a slot machine with a completely different payout percentage.
In other words, no matter how complex and difficult a slot machine is developed, anyone can manipulate the payout percentage if they know how to change the numbers in the payout percentage section .
Slot machines with very low payback percentages like this are especially prevalent online, and unlicensed slot machines often do not display or adhere to their payback percentages.
Certified slot machines
Many slot machines are advertised as being genuinely certified, but is it possible for these certified slot machines to be manipulated?
First, authenticity verification refers to the process by which a slot machine game is imported from a gaming company and verified by the company itself to ensure that the game is indeed a product released by that company. [Related Link: Pragmatic Authenticity Verification Guide]
Typically, governments and local governments in each country have regulatory bodies that issue licenses to game companies and set the rules and standards for the machines they must adhere to.
By adhering to this, each game company can release and distribute games.
Typically, this involves checking whether the RNG (random number generator for slot machines) operates fairly, whether the software complies with regulations, and whether the machine adheres to the set payback percentage.
And these games are operated by various betting companies that pay money to buy the operating rights.
If it’s a game like this, can you play it with confidence and still be able to manipulate it?
The correct answer is ‘X’.
Even if you use a slot machine with the same results as the original, the game can have a completely different payout rate from the moment the program is imported by another betting company.
This is similar to the hash value lookup method of the past Boostabit, which initially matches but can be made different at times (depending on the betting amount).
The reason for this is, of course, that changing the code described above is so easy: changing a single line of code can immediately lower the payout percentage, so changes can be made even while the player is playing the game.
Slot machines without the risk of manipulation
So, are there no slot machines that are free from the risk of manipulation?
The only way to play slot machines that rely solely on machines that are 100% machine-free and completely unmanipulated is to use machines installed in legal casinos such as Kangwon Land, which have been granted legal licenses.
Offline adult arcades and illegal casinos also blatantly manipulate and commit fraud, so online? Obviously, it’s difficult to trust.
However, there are two conditions to find a slot with less worries .
- Games released by officially registered game companies
- Legal overseas betting companies with official licenses
If you meet both of the above requirements, you can worry less.
In case 1, officially registered game companies refer to commonly known game companies. (Representative slot machine game companies – Gameplay, Microgaming, Play’n Go, Qtech, Playtech, Evolution, Pragmatic, etc.)
If you use a copy of a game made by another company other than the one released by these game companies, you may be exposed to the risk of manipulation at any time.
Also, just because condition 1 is met does not mean there is no risk of manipulation.
Even if you pay money to get an official game, if you operate it illegally, it is easy to manipulate without any restrictions.
Therefore, using official gaming products provided by officially licensed overseas betting companies can be the safest option against manipulation online.
The reason why it can only be expressed as such is because there are also overseas betting companies that accept fines and lower the refund rate .
How to avoid slot manipulation
In the case of offline, the only way is to use the machines at legal casinos like the one mentioned above, Kangwon Land. In the case of online, I don’t think there is a 100% safe way to use slots.
However, there are ways to avoid manipulation.
Due to the nature of slot machine games, there are some very popular games, and if a legitimate business arbitrarily adjusts the payout percentage of these games, the chances of being caught are high.
For example, NetEnt’s “Mega Joker” slot machine has a payback percentage of nearly 99%. These games are often extremely popular, and because they’re so popular, they’re virtually impossible to manipulate.
Due to the nature of slot games, changing the payout rate of the game itself will change the payout rate for all users of the game. However, changing the payout rate of slots used by tens or hundreds of people at the same time would not be an easy decision for a legal betting company.
Therefore, if you use slots that are used by many players (slots that are famous for their high payout percentages), the chances of being manipulated are very low.
Furthermore, the lower the seed you bet, the safer the slot machine you can play.
Let’s assume that there is a company that is determined to manipulate the payout percentage despite running a popular slot game.
The company’s reason for manipulating the data is likely due to the significant losses it incurs. (It’s also possible that they have established guidelines for such losses.)
So, while playing a popular game, don’t bet too much on a single spin, and if you feel like you’re not winning that day, just move on to another game.
And moving to a slot game that is performing well and betting on it can be said to be a safe way to use slots from realistic manipulation.
To summarize, to avoid manipulation
- A company that uses products from officially registered game companies
- Legal casino operators overseas
- Use products with high redemption rates that are suitable for many users
- Reduce the cost of betting on one spin and use another slot if it doesn’t work out well.
It can be summarized as follows.
Spin the slots with free money
Most overseas betting companies offer the opportunity to play slots with virtual money instead of real player money, as shown in the photo above. This is very helpful in selecting slots.
First of all , assuming that the bookmaker does not manipulate the game, the payback percentage of the trial slot and the actual slot will be the same, and you can experience this through the experience.
If you spin the free slots 100 times and then spin the slots 100 times for real money, you can roughly tell whether they have similar payback percentages or completely different payback percentages.
Of course, you may have been really unlucky and won money in the trial version but lost money in real life, but if you increase the sample size and test it, it will be a sufficient indicator to judge your own bookmaker.
Therefore, if the bookmaker you use does not offer a ‘trial version’, you should boldly stop playing slots, and even if the trial version seems to have a higher payout rate every time you play, you should change bookmakers.
Can you win if the slot machine isn’t rigged?
Let’s assume you really try to play slot games without any manipulation, as above.
Can you really win money from slot machines?
In the end, slot machines are a losing game.
No matter how high the payback percentage is, it cannot exceed 100%, and if the number of bets increases, you will eventually lose.
Therefore, slot machines are placed in large quantities in casinos.
They say that if you leave it alone, it will lose money on its own, so of course I would paint it with slot machines even if I were the owner.
In fact, as anyone who has been to Kangwon Land knows, there are so few casino tables that you have to wait for hours even if you make a reservation, but there are thousands of slot machines.
Slot machines, as they are commonly called, are the casino’s piggy banks.
You spend money on buying piggy banks, but eventually other people will put money in those banks, and the more machines you have, the greater your profits.
Conversely, this means that players can never win money by playing slot machines for a long period of time.
Therefore, even leaving aside the issue of manipulation, slot machine games should not be played with large amounts of money or for long periods of time.
We recommend that you only use slot machines for short-term enjoyment with small amounts of money.
