Edge: Slot machines are set only to 85% return :(

[fstuff1]

i was playing at a slot when a slot attendant sat at the machine next to me and went into the setup screen.

i noticed that machine was set to 85% return. (15% casino profit!)

 

this happened again at a different slot game  at the opposite end of the casino.

the 2nd machine was also set to 85% return. 😞
 

i think 85% is the lowest setting most major slot manufactures have for modern games.

to put it in perspective, roulette numbers have a 95% return (5% casino profit).

 

 

 

Edited March 3, 2019 by fstuff1

[mfs2k]

I never knew one could see this on a screen. I thought it was embedded in a chip. 

Edited March 3, 2019 by mfs2k

[DaCruiseBug]

41 minutes ago, fstuff1 said:

i was playing at a slot when a slot attendant sat at the machine next to me and went into the setup screen.

i noticed that machine was set to 85% return. (15% casino profit!)

 

this happened again at a different slot game  at the opposite end of the casino.

the 2nd machine was also set to 85% return. 😞
 

i think 85% is the lowest setting most major slot manufactures have for modern games.

to put it in perspective, roulette numbers have a 95% return (5% casino profit).

 

 

 

 

The casino advantage on games like blackjack and craps is under 2%. So yeah...enjoy those slot machines.

[florisdekort]

I doubt the accuracy / truthfulness or this post. 

[Wiltonian]

1 minute ago, florisdekort said:

I doubt the accuracy / truthfulness or this post. 

That’s a pretty strong thing to say; how about justifying it.

 

or is it just the kind of news you don’t want to hear?

[C 2 C]

1 hour ago, Wiltonian said:

That’s a pretty strong thing to say; how about justifying it.

 

or is it just the kind of news you don’t want to hear?

Just another form of button pushing..

 

[sun bum]

Just on the Edge in January.The slots were very nice to me. I won $445.00 on a $.40 machine after just 3 spins.

[dkjretired]

Casinos don’t have all their machines set to the same payout, that’s the key in the casino, find the higher paid ones.  

[Ma Bell]

Just now, dkjretired said:

Casinos don’t have all their machines set to the same payout, that’s the key in the casino, find the higher paid ones.  

Exactly

[Stateroom_Sailor]

85% is "fair" only if you were playing the penny slots.  Here's the statistics in Las Vegas by denomination.

 

1¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 88.38%
Downtown – 89.15%
Boulder Strip – 90.38%
N. Las Vegas – 90.88%

 

5¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 91.64%
Downtown – 93.40%
Boulder Strip – 96.21%
N. Las Vegas – 95.29%

 

25¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 89.35%
Downtown – 94.25%
Boulder Strip – 96.13%
N. Las Vegas – 96.41%

 

$1 Slot Machines
The Strip – 92.43%
Downtown – 94.63%
Boulder Strip – 96.13%
N. Las Vegas – 95.39%

 

 

[dkjretired]

2 minutes ago, Stateroom_Sailor said:

85% is "fair" only if you were playing the penny slots.  Here's the statistics in Las Vegas by denomination.

 

1¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 88.38%
Downtown – 89.15%
Boulder Strip – 90.38%
N. Las Vegas – 90.88%

 

5¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 91.64%
Downtown – 93.40%
Boulder Strip – 96.21%
N. Las Vegas – 95.29%

 

25¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 89.35%
Downtown – 94.25%
Boulder Strip – 96.13%
N. Las Vegas – 96.41%

 

$1 Slot Machines
The Strip – 92.43%
Downtown – 94.63%
Boulder Strip – 96.13%
N. Las Vegas – 95.39%

 

 

 

The laws differ by jurisdiction but are generally between 82!and 98 %

[mfs2k]

I don't question 85%  That sounds about right on a cruise ship considering there's no governing authority for casinos at sea.. 

 

I just never knew this was info a slot attendant or guest looking at a slot screen could see...  

[dkjretired]

18 minutes ago, mfs2k said:

I don't question 85%  That sounds about right on a cruise ship considering there's no governing authority for casinos at sea.. 

 

I just never knew this was info a slot attendant or guest looking at a slot screen could see...  

 

Actually CLIA regulates cruise line casinos. They follow the rules of the Nevada gaming association.  I think the problem with Clia is there is no enforcement mechanism but they do inspections, etc.

 

Here's a link:

https://cruising.org/about-the-industry/policy-priorities/cruise-industry-policies/Other