| Myth: |
Some machines are “due”
to pay. |
| Fact: |
VLTs and Slot machine games are designed and programmed
to pay out randomly no matter how many wins or losses
occurred in the past. A machine that has not paid out
for some time has no greater chance of paying out in the
future. The result of the last game played has no bearing
on the result of the next game. |
| Myth: |
Players can control the outcome. |
| Fact: |
It is impossible to control the outcome of any spin.
In fact, the outcome is determined as soon as players presses
the spin button. |
| Myth: |
The AGLC adjusts the payout whenever a machine
is paying out too much. |
| Fact: |
While there is a central computer system that monitors
the machines, the purpose is to communicate information.
The central system cannot make changes to the payout percentage.
A computer chip within each machine is programmed with
the payout percentage. In Alberta this is on average 92%. |
| Myth: |
Pressing the stop button at just the right moment
will cause a winning combination. |
| Fact: |
Winning combinations are randomly selected by the computer
chip within each machine. There is nothing a player can
do to influence the outcome. |
| Myth: |
Gambling machines tend to pay out higher amounts
or more frequently at certain times. |
| Fact: |
All machines operate randomly. This means the next outcome
on a machine is not predictable and is not linked to time
of day or calendar. |
| Myth: |
Playing the same numbers every week
gives me a greater chance at winning the Jackpots. |
| Fact: |
All numbers have the same chance of being selected for
every draw, therefore your chances of winning are no better
using the same numbers or using the quick pick method
of selecting numbers. |
| Myth: |
There are “hot numbers” that are
drawn more often than others. |
| Fact: |
Every number has an equal chance of being drawn, so
every set of lottery numbers has the same chance of winning. |
| Myth: |
There are ways to forecast the outcome of lottery
draws. |
| Fact: |
It is impossible to predict when a number will be drawn
- all draws are random. A random guess has as much chance
as a fortuneteller’s forecast. |
If you are experiencing
problems with alcohol, gambling, tobacco or other drugs –
AADAC can help. Call 1-866-33AADAC (1-866-332-2322) for information,
support and referral, or visit www.aadac.com.
