{"id":8528,"date":"2023-03-06T09:13:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/\/blog\/?p=8528"},"modified":"2024-04-15T04:39:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:39:19","slug":"how-are-slot-machines-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/06\/how-are-slot-machines-made\/","title":{"rendered":"How are Slot Machines Made?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Slot machines were first invented in San Francisco by a car mechanic<\/a> who was looking to provide entertainment for his customers as they were waiting for their cars to be fixed. He made a cast iron cabinet that housed 3 mechanically spinning reels. The reels had multiple symbols on them, and if you were lucky enough to see the same 3 symbols on all 3 reels, you would be a winner!<\/p>\n\n

Slot machines<\/a> have now evolved and gained massive popularity. These machines are now run by computers that can be found primarily in casinos, but also in many unlikely places from arcades to local pubs. These slot machines are now technological devices that use advanced software.<\/p>\n\n

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How does a Slot Machine Work?<\/h2>\n\n

Originally slot machine results were determined by the spinning reels, but through the years and advancements in operations, the outcomes are generated differently. Although these machines look very much like the original designs, a computer inside the machine uses a step motor to rotate the reels.<\/p>\n\n

After money has been put in the machine, and the bet amount has been placed, a handle and\/or play button will activate the Random Number Generator (RNG). This enables the machine to land on the first symbol, followed by the next reel and so on. More recently, the computer generation has made this process a little easier, meaning that money is not required to go into the machine before each individual spin.<\/p>\n\n

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On top of fairness, the complex software of a RNG drives random results, so all outcomes cannot be predicted or influenced by the player. Playing on a slot machine is exciting for the player when the result of each spin is not known. The RNG is a key factor in customers coming back to slot machines.<\/p>\n\n

A programme within the machine is specifically allocated to achieve a set payback percentage. This is a predetermined amount that is paid back to the player depending on the original bet amount. Las Vegas casinos<\/a> are required to have a percentage of no less than 75%, but most land based and online casinos have a payback percentage that is much higher than this amount.<\/p>\n\n

Parts that make up a Slot Machine<\/h2>\n\n
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Despite the mechanics of a slot machine seeming rather simple, there is a surprisingly large number of components that make up the outside as well as the inside of these machines. Here are some of the parts that make up this large piece of gaming equipment:<\/p>\n\n