Is There Such A Thing As A Hot Or Cold Slot Machine?
If you read plenty about online slots, chances are you’ll eventually encounter discussions over hot and cold slots. But do either of these exist? Can you find a slot that is ‘due’ for a payout in the hope of triggering it?
We thought we’d explore this fascinating topic now, so you can get a handle on what to expect.
How long has it been since the progressive jackpot was triggered?
Progressive jackpots continue to get bigger the longer it goes without them being won. That stands to reason, but does it also stand to reason the odds get better for winning one if it hasn’t been triggered in a while?
It’s wise to check the history of a slot game prior to playing it. While the odds of winning the jackpot are always long, you may find a slot tends to pay out at a certain level – say, between $10,000 and $15,000, for example. If the jackpot stands at $14,934, you know it could well pay out soon.
Is a hot slot better to play than a cold one?
A hot slot is one that pays out a lot. Of course, those wins are likely be small ones, but winning quite often while playing is never a bad thing, right? Of course, the hotness or coldness of a slot can also be down to its volatility. This is another element you must bear in mind when considering which slots to play. Some players naturally prefer low volatility slots rather than high ones.
Is a cold slot overdue a huge win for someone?
You might think so. But again, this could be simply due to its volatility level. The important thing to remember is that every spin on any machine or game you look at is independent. You cannot predict what the next spin might be. Let’s say you get 10 winning spins in a row on a machine. You cannot assume your lucky streak will continue for another spin, neither can you assume the next spin will be a losing one.
As you can see, while we might talk of players going on lucky streaks with a slot game, and while this might be true in some sense, we can never predict what will happen next. Remember this the next time you decide which slot to play and for how long.
