What Do the Ratios on Slot Machines Mean?
Slot machines will always earn the casino money according to the payout ratio associated with the slot machine. Payout ratios can range from 75 percent to 99 percent, according to Gambling-Forum.com.
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To the Casino
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If a slot machine has a payout ratio of 97 percent, the casino will always keep three percent of the money that goes through the machine.
To the Gambler
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If the slot machine payout ratio is 97 percent, then 97 percent of the money that goes through the slot machine will go back to the gamblers over the life of the machine.
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Risk
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Though 97 percent of a particular slot machine will go back to gamblers in general, this occurs over the life of the machine. This means that it will be spread over the thousands of gamblers, so the chances of you making 97 percent of your money back on a machine are low. Unless you hit a jackpot, you will probably end up losing a lot more than that.
Playing Slots
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Play slots with higher payout ratios in general, though the difference between playing a slot machine with 98 percent versus 97 percent isn't really meaningful to you, the gambler, according to Gambling-Forum.com. Online slots often have higher payout ratios than those in physical casinos because they have fewer overhead expenses. It's wise not to bankroll, however, and set a limit to the amount you will spend on slots before you start playing, according to Gambling-Forum.com.
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References
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