You might think that slots are somewhat shady. And you have good reason, because in the shadier days of casinos, back in the 1960s, they were indeed easy to manipulate. But that’s not the case anymore. Slots at all reputable online casinos – including Slotomania – use random number generators to ensure games are entirely random and that every player has the same chance of winning as the last.
But what is a random number generator? It’s an exceptionally complex algorithm that decides which symbols will land on the reels every turn. In an incredibly simple explanation, the algorithm picks a random number when the spin button is pressed. The symbols that land then correspond to this number. Of course, it’s far more complex than this, but you get the idea.
Many people think that previous spins affect a slot’s next spin. For example, if they’ve just won the jackpot, they believe there’s no way they can do the same thing again. But with random number generators, it’s perfectly possible. In fact, there’s the same chance of winning the jackpot on every spin, even if the jackpot has only just been claimed. Every spin is equal and completely independent from all other spins.
But can casinos manipulate random number generators? The answer is no – they are far too complex. What’s more, reputable online casinos have their random number generators regularly audited by external bodies, such as eCOGRA, proving they’re fair.
As you can see, when understanding how slot machines work, the random number generator is an exceptionally important feature to consider.