I think this deserves its own thread. The technology of slot machines and video poker has certainly changed. Slots, which were just controlled by gears and spinning wheels are now controlled by computers and "virtual wheels" which cannot be seen but exist only in "code."

Video poker games which are supposed to be based on a random draw of 52/53 cards have been alleged to be not truly random at all.

And now, there is server based technology which allows casino managers to change the games they offer on the "boxes" that players sit at.

In another thread Rob Singer discussed his feelings about video poker not being truly random, and others have indicated some doubt that the machines are truly random, which brought up an additional question about cold machines and "cold casinos."

Originally Posted by Rob.Singer View Post
There IS something to changing casinos and not just machines when your machine enters a cold cycle. It could be something's going on casino-wide inside the place, but I have no info on that and it's likely not probable.
I really hope that the conspiracy theory about rigged, programmed cold cycles hasn't led to the allegation that casino managers can push a magic button in the back room to make all the slots turn cold? Although that is an actual fear that many have with the introduction of server-based slots and video poker. I wonder, Rob, if you have any particular thoughts about the new server-based technology?

Indeed, different casinos can have different pay tables and pay backs on their games. That is a real issue. But are casinos tricking patrons by pushing the "stop paying" button?