Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

How Slot Machines Work

  • Myth – Casinos can loosen or tighten the slot machines with the flip of a switch.
  • Fact – Slot machines have a computer chip inside the microprocessor unit that determines the payout percentage. These are preset at the factory. In order for a casino to change the payout on a slot machine, the chip would have to be changed.
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