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Roll the Bones

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Have to admit, nobody does customer service like Murika with Mehico a close second.
I miss the bar scene in Murika. When I lived over there for a few years, all our local bars got to know us and before we even sat down, every time without fail, our drink of choice would already be in front of us. I know they want their tips, but jeez their bar staff know their stuff. If I ask for anything more complicated than a bourbon and coke in a pub here, they look at me funny and eventually give something I didn't ask for and charge me $19.
 

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To an extent yea. You still need to get the basic skill part right but the final decision on whether you get the prize is done by algorithm. Stacker machines are always popular. All the first lines before top 3 are skill based. The top 3 levels are done by algorithm so even when you time your press perfect it will skip past it and knock you out. Claw machines you have to line it up perfectly yourself but the machine decides whether it will make the claw arms rigid or not. If it’s not time to pay out yet the claw will not lift the prize. They are fully adjustable for the value they pay out at.
I saw one of the turds loading teddies into a claw machine he was still decreasing the odds that one would be pulled out by cramming them together, then throwing stuff with arms or a tail on the top and squeezing an appendage into the crammed stuff lower down to add resistance even if the claw was full strength. I've never used one of the machines, but I felt like kicking the dude in the nuts.
 

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That's what I won on bro, literally about 10 steps out of the plane lol
I'd say the odds of winning might be slightly pumped up at the airport to encourage spending. You win getting off the plane and you feel like it might be your trip and open your wallet.
 

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I'd say the odds of winning might be slightly pumped up at the airport to encourage spending. You win getting off the plane and you feel like it might be your trip and open your wallet.
I agree 100%
 
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my local's got their pokies hidden away that most punters wouldn't even know they're there, but front and center in the main bar there's some claw machines and coin pushers and the amount of cash that goes through them is staggering
 

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To an extent yea. You still need to get the basic skill part right but the final decision on whether you get the prize is done by algorithm. Stacker machines are always popular. All the first lines before top 3 are skill based. The top 3 levels are done by algorithm so even when you time your press perfect it will skip past it and knock you out. Claw machines you have to line it up perfectly yourself but the machine decides whether it will make the claw arms rigid or not. If it’s not time to pay out yet the claw will not lift the prize. They are fully adjustable for the value they pay out at.
Well I’ll be..and to think I thought I was really crap one day and good the next!
 

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Oh great people who think the pokies are designed to better peoples lives?
As much as I hate the government this is the one rare time I’m on their side.
Evil pieces of demon shit running this state!
They outright mock us and laugh in our faces at how stupid they think most of us are?

if you’re 18-21 and going on about how lucky you are with winnings, then reply back to me in 10 years and post a picture of yourself out the front of your mansion, overlooking the harbour.
Like every other millionaire who made their name playing the slots!
The government never told the truth during convid but they do tell the truth about slots.

 

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My nephew seems to play them the right way. A single 10c line on a lightning link has exactly the same chance to net you a $100 or $500 coin on a feature as a $2.50 spin on 10c with maximum lines. By giving yourself 25 spins you are more likely to get a feature before running out of money.

Less exciting because you might get a feature that pays $3. Instead of $30, but you won't throw as much in for the chance to win a decent amount.
exactly.
your chances of getting the maximum payout does not increase because you are playing bigger bets.
Your chances are the same of winning the maximum payout regardless if you play 1c a press or $10 a press.
That is not very good.

But I’m sure someone who has never worked at a casino is going to know better than me?
 

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The problem with the 1c "trick" is that unless you get a jackpot you're not going to get any mini wins, so at least when you're betting an average amount you will still get the odd few hundred or more from time to time. I'd rather have the odd mini win than to just sit there pumping 1-10c bets in hope that that one in a million day arrives.
 

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I've posted here that I was a degenerate pokies addict.

I lied, blew thousands, had depression and will never get over the disappointment I have in me for those bastard 5 years.....and the weakness.

Not been near one since May last year, still an addict but the temptation is way way less because I know whats gonna happen if I put one fiver in.


So with all that I'm severely biased. Done a heap and I mean a heap of research on these things.

This would be my solution

Slower spins
Limit each spin to a max bet of 20 or 50 cents.

I like the cashless card and dont see why folk object so much.

THESE MACHINES ARE DESIGNED TO BE ADDICTIVE......some researchers say more than cocaine. Sure not everyone but they are bloody everywhere.
 

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I've posted here that I was a degenerate pokies addict.

I lied, blew thousands, had depression and will never get over the disappointment I have in me for those bastard 5 years.....and the weakness.

Not been near one since May last year, still an addict but the temptation is way way less because I know whats gonna happen if I put one fiver in.


So with all that I'm severely biased. Done a heap and I mean a heap of research on these things.

This would be my solution

Slower spins
Limit each spin to a max bet of 20 or 50 cents.

I like the cashless card and dont see why folk object so much.

THESE MACHINES ARE DESIGNED TO BE ADDICTIVE......some researchers say more than cocaine. Sure not everyone but they are bloody everywhere.
Fantastic to here you got over it..

My favourite Uncle was an alcoholic for years..and I mean a shocker alcoholic..left him unable to walk properly..damaged part of his brain. He has stopped drinking now because it was either that, or he died… And now he’s addicted to the pokies… Thankfully, can limit him because he can’t drive there himself… but you know he told told me the other day I’ll never go on the pokies again because I lost so much money. Next few days later he’s at em again. They are so addictive..
 

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in future when they tell your wife she has had too much to drink just leave peacefully and respectfully o.k
She’s not a big drinker but would anyway? You’re the weirdest **** ever. What’s on the agenda today mate? Bet you’ve got a big day of work planned
 

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She’s not a big drinker but would anyway. You’re the weirdest **** ever. What’s on the agenda today mate? Bet you’ve got a big day of work planned
What’s your agenda? You’re always stalking my posts? It’s all good just tell your girl you also fancy men
 

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What’s your agenda? You’re always stalking my posts? It’s all good just tell your girl you also fancy men
I don’t have an agenda and don’t stalk your posts. You post so much shit and abuse people. You’ve obviously got some massive issues but why take it out on everyone else? Centrelink will get you help, just ask them and cut the abusive shit here and stop feeling sorry for yourself. Your weird conspiracy theories make Rodd blush
 

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I don’t have an agenda and don’t stalk your posts. You post so much shit and abuse people. You’ve obviously got some massive issues but why take it out on everyone else? Centrelink will get you help, just ask them and cut the abusive shit here and stop feeling sorry for yourself. Your weird conspiracy theories make Rodd blush
You’re always trying to put shit on me and always stalk my posts.

just leave me alone and I won’t bother you. And learn to handle your piss and accept it when you’re asked to leave a venue
 

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You’re always trying to put shit on me and always stalk my posts.

just leave me alone and I won’t bother you. And learn to handle your piss and accept it when you’re asked to leave a venue
No, you do it to yourself. I handle my “piss” very well and have never been to asked to leave a venue but appreciate the tip. Get help
 

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There is the money washing thing for sure. I think you're 100% about targeting problem gamblers but how ? Most of us we won't admit we got a problem....I think we know.

I'm so angry when I see these pensioners bused in. Sure most wont blow their pension but they got such a limited income, then again it's an outing.

Tat's why I'm in favour of slower spins and max bets lowered a lot.
 

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There is the money washing thing for sure. I think you're 100% about targeting problem gamblers but how ? Most of us we won't admit we got a problem....I think we know.

I'm so angry when I see these pensioners bused in. Sure most wont blow their pension but they got such a limited income, then again it's an outing.

Tat's why I'm in favour of slower spins and max bets lowered a lot.
Yep that is true. It’s a tough one. Would ATM limits in licensed premises & no reserve button on machines help at all?
 
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