Slots - pure luck or do you feel patterns too?

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Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
 
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They are designed to not feel random. The house has the edge no matter how close it feels to winning the next spin.
 
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Numbers are randomly generated, and I strongly agree with the person above me.

Slots are created to be a money pit for customers and being manipulated into gambling more is part of that
 
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Slots are a programmed house money printing machine.
 
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Phoenix_Mike said:
Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
I’m gambler for over 20 years, I’m in the minus for all time and biggest part I lost on slots , so I don’t think there is any feeling or strategie for slots, just that day that hour you are lucky or not , that’s it . 🍀🍀🍀
 
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if you start "feeling patterns" in slots, that’s just your brain playing tricks on you. It’s 100% pure luck and math.The RNG (Random Number Generator) doesn't care if the machine hasn't paid out in an hour or if you just switched your bet size
 
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I've had good and bad experiences with slot machines. It's true that when you get free spins, you see more winnings than when you play with your chips, and I've also noticed that the time of day is crucial; many factors influence it.
 
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Phoenix_Mike said:
Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
I think it’s all luck, but some slots really do feel different. The volatility and the state you’re in when you play change a lot about how you perceive the game. The RNG is the same, but the experience isn’t always identical.
 
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I sometimes have feelings and I have been lucky that they worked out. So luck/feelings...more likely luck, but it is weird that I felt the slot was going to pay and it did.
 
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Phoenix_Mike said:
Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
I think it's 100% luck.
Today you have one impression of the game, tomorrow you may have a different impression of the same game. There may be games in which you are luckier, and there may be games in which you are less lucky. All of this is possible, and it can change every day. It's all just luck, there's no point in convincing yourself otherwise. But if you believe that it's more than just luck, and that belief allows you to play better, then please stick to your belief and play better :)
 
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Phoenix_Mike said:
Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
A lot depends on luck, but definitely not everything. If you play with discipline, take into account various nuances such as bonuses and promo codes, and know when to stop, you will always have a better chance of getting good results than others :)
 
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Phoenix_Mike said:
Hey guys, I know slots are RNG, but be honest - have you ever felt like some games just “behave” differently?
Like certain slots hit more often for you, or bonuses trigger quicker when you’re playing with a promo or crypto balance? Or maybe that’s just our brain trying to find patterns where there aren’t any :sneaky:
I’ve had sessions where it felt completely random… and others where everything lined up way too nicely.
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
I’ve had that feeling too
Logically I know it’s RNG and every spin is independent, but sometimes it really feels like certain games are “hot” or “cold.” I think a lot of it is psychology though — we remember the good streaks way more than the dry ones.
That said, volatility definitely makes a difference in how the session feels. High-volatility slots can seem dead for a while and then suddenly hit big, which creates that “pattern” illusion. Bonuses don’t change the math, but they can change how long you stay in the game — and that sometimes increases your chance to catch a good moment. So yeah, mostly luck… but game choice and how you manage your session definitely matter too.
 
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Its even worst then pure luck its a money pit with abysall odds in house favor.
 
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You may have heard of slot machines with patterns which could be possible on old machines that may have developed some mechanical imperfections over time. Ofc to exploit would take many hours of analyzing data to detect any such tendency. Its just variance online since there are no hardware that could develop a flaw.
 
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Intuition is probably the feeling you should listen to when it comes to gambling. If your intuition tells you that one slot is better than the others today, then it is quite likely that this is the case. I respond to such feelings by playing where my intuition tells me to.
 
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Slots are all about luck, but at the same time, each game has its own characteristics and features. If you understand these characteristics and take these features into account, you will probably have a better chance of winning.
 
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Slots are 100% luck, anyone that thinks there are patterns or feelings of luck are just deluded.

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Phoenix_Mike said:
So what do you think -100% luck, or does game choice, volatility, bonuses, even mindset actually make a difference?
For a regular person, playing for fun and hoping to make some money along the way, it's pure gambling, 100% luck.
But for professionals, everything you have listed counts, you can certainly add BR management.
 
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Depends on the game. Slot machines and roulette are pure luck.Ultimately it all comes down to luck, but it takes skill to improve your chances.The more money you have, the more often you will be allowed to win.
 
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