Jackpot Myths

Because most players do not understand how slot machines work, whole sets of beliefs have grown over when to play a machine and when to avoid it. Little truth is in any of them.

Here's a look at some of the more pervasive slot myths:
Change machines after a big jackpot -- the machine won't be due to hit again for some time.

From a money-management standpoint, it makes sense to lock up the profits from a big hit and move on. But the machine is not "due" to turn cold. In fact, the odds against the same jackpot hitting on the next pull are the same as they were the first time.

Play a machine that has gone a long time without paying off -- it is due to hit.

Slot machines are never "due." Playing through a long losing streak all too frequently results in a longer losing streak.