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If you would like to understand spinning reel slot machines, video poker and multi-line video slot machines, I can help. Can answer most questions on odds, math, trends, myths and realities related to gaming devices at licensed casinos in the US. I have no winning "systems" to offer. Please limit questions to slot machines in licensed casinos. Please do not ask about table games, or how to fix a machine!
Experience in the area
Work for a major manufacturer of gaming/slot machines, which are sold strictly to licensed casinos.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I learn something every day. This industry is evolving rapidly. What I learn tomorrow may be something I hadn't even conceived of.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Remember that machine you played for hours, and didn't hit the jackpot? Just after you got up to leave, someone sat down, and won "your" jackpot. If it makes you feel any better, you probably wouldn't have won it, had you stayed on the machine. It's the absolute split second timing of the spin of the reels, the push of the button, or the acceptance of the coin which determines the outcome.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent, quick response. Very thorough and informative ..... |
| Michael | 07/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very good responses, my only real concern ..... |
| Patrick | 03/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Graham | 09/24/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | CJ Always prompt and a full explanation ..... |
| Graham | 09/12/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very quick response / easy to understand ..... |
Recent Answers from C.J.
2009-10-07 Progressive Slots:
Hi Ed, There are many kinds of progressives, and I'm not sure which one your sources were referring to. So I'm going to cover the most common, and tell you far more than you probably want to know..
2009-09-28 video poker:
Hi James, It seems as if I am getting more and more questions about machine repair, as opposed to my area of expertise (slot math, probabilities and paytables in licensed US casinos.) As stated in my
2009-09-20 Super Times Play Poker:
Hi George, Super Times Pay Poker is one of the most popular of all "hybrid" type video poker games. Approximately 6.25% of the time, a random multiplier will appear. The multiplier does not know what
2009-08-16 bonus rounds on video slots:
Hi Brian, Generally speaking, your choices in "pick to win" bonuses do make a difference. A good tip-off that this is the case is when all possible selections are revealed at the end of the bonus. The
2009-08-04 payout from machine:
Hi Juicy, As I said in my original answer, there is no way to tell by looking at a machine's paytable to determine payout frequency. The best way for you to find that out is to ask the slot manager at
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