Coach Tom

Brian, since you are already totaling Raja's booms, could you post them here so we can see how far off we are? Will also be useful to identify any patterns to help zero in to that prize. Thanks for all the contests and fun. -Coach

$18,000 - Thank you Raja and Brian...this is going to be so much fun! Big Boom!

$18,000 - Thank you Raja and Brian...this is going to be so much fun! Big Boom!

OK Bombsquaders, the Raja and his squad are at the G2E conference with the newest technology,  graphics and interface to be used in slot machines. I would like to see what you guys think about all this, and which slots you would like Raja and his squad to learn more about. Here (of course)  are some of mine:
1)  The 3D technology is definitely getting better. The OLED glass looks sharp and image resolutions appears to have increased.   Q: Could you ask someone to explain what they are doing that has improved graphics and the 3D technology? 
 2) Skill games from  the hits that started it all in the 70's- This is a brilliant strategy, because us retired Babyboomers (a large demographic in casinos) think of ourselves as experts at these games, Come on, Galaxia, Pong, Asteroids;  you know we all spend thou$ands  on these over the decades. Q: I want to know if it is fixed, for example if you keep clearing the asteroid fields ,will the computer send in an un-avoidable and un-destroyable asteroid?
3) The designers know what we like, the machines are bigger, more lines and appear to offer more payouts, but we all know you can program 10 million "nothing spins" no matter how many lines and symbols. 
5) I have always loved Aristocrate games (for their bonuses inside the bonus), Brian could you please go over there for a while and show us thier latest games? Raja, could you check out IGT,  do they have a new updated Black Widow? Introduce them to the man that put Black Widow on the social media map.
  6) I am sadden that most all the manufactures are using the same music, sound effects and voices that they have used over the last 5-10 years. Sound cards have gotten better, they should explore their new computer and sampling technology. . BTW,  When I pointed this out to Ainsworthe, they responded that they want specific music and sounds, effects to be recognizable to slot players. I think this narrow self-serving credo has been adopted by 90% of the industry. Why not add new dimensions to the user experience with new space-age sound effects? Q: Find a machine that uses the newest  coolest sound effects or surround sound or music that will tantalize players like me that enjoy the music and sounds as much as the video. 
 
 

OK Bombsquaders, the Raja and his squad are at the G2E conference with the newest technology,  graphics and interface to be used in slot machines. I would like to see what you guys think about all this, and which slots you would like Raja and his squad to learn more about. Here (of course)  are some of mine:
1)  The 3D technology is definitely getting better. The OLED glass looks sharp and image resolutions appears to have increased.   Q: Could you ask someone to explain what they are doing that has improved graphics and the 3D technology? 
 2) Skill games from  the hits that started it all in the 70's- This is a brilliant strategy, because us retired Babyboomers (a large demographic in casinos) think of ourselves as experts at these games, Come on, Galaxia, Pong, Asteroids;  you know we all spend thou$ands  on these over the decades. Q: I want to know if it is fixed, for example if you keep clearing the asteroid fields ,will the computer send in an un-avoidable and un-destroyable asteroid?
3) The designers know what we like, the machines are bigger, more lines and appear to offer more payouts, but we all know you can program 10 million "nothing spins" no matter how many lines and symbols. 
5) I have always loved Aristocrate games (for their bonuses inside the bonus), Brian could you please go over there for a while and show us thier latest games? Raja, could you check out IGT,  do they have a new updated Black Widow? Introduce them to the man that put Black Widow on the social media map.
  6) I am sadden that most all the manufactures are using the same music, sound effects and voices that they have used over the last 5-10 years. Sound cards have gotten better, they should explore their new computer and sampling technology. . BTW,  When I pointed this out to Ainsworthe, they responded that they want specific music and sounds, effects to be recognizable to slot players. I think this narrow self-serving credo has been adopted by 90% of the industry. Why not add new dimensions to the user experience with new space-age sound effects? Q: Find a machine that uses the newest  coolest sound effects or surround sound or music that will tantalize players like me that enjoy the music and sounds as much as the video. 
 
 

Of course, growing up as a nerd in the seventies, Magic was one of my hobbies.
1. $10,000
2. 5 jackpots
3. Mega Vault

Bella thirsty for BOOMS

Bella wearing my BOOM shirt, with remote at paw, watching The Big Jackpot.

My 6 month old. AXEL

This is Daisy from Westminster, Co 
 
 

I have made a quick video that answers a few of these questions or at least on IGT machines.  I can't say for the other manufacturers. 
1. Stopping the reel animation does not change the outcome of the spin.
2.  Payout percentages are listed in some casinos and is up to the casino but not required.
3.  A machines yield is a specific percentage set by the manufacturer or by the casino as a percentage that the machine will pay back.  This is somewhat disputed however, I have found that these machines operate within a fairly specific range of +/- that yield %.
Based on the information above the machine if in a (+) of the programmed hold % then it will be "Hot" or "Loose" until the range is back in line with the overall hold %.  On the flip side of that, if the machine is (-) of the programmed Hold % then it will feel "Tight" or "Cold" until it recoups back in line with the programmed yield %. 
This is more impacted by the total bet played each spin rather than the total number of spins. So if a machine is -3% to the programmed yield and has a total accounting of 1m on the machine then it will essentially be "Loose" until the $30k or so has been paid back to the players.  That is also impacted by the selected denominations  hold  %.  There are not many casinos that will give you the specific hold % per denomination on a multi denominational machine for obvious reasons.  Some may have a better % at a lower denomination cough cough.  All of the machines that I have owned stay within a fairly narrow range +/- or the yield % for each denomination.
4.  The yield % can be set independently  for each denomination on a machine. 
5.  Soon the casinos will be able to set the Yield via network connectivity real-time without having to key chip the machine to unlock the yield settings.
6.  Given the above information this explains why new machines appear to pay out like crazy and then eventually tighten up. 
Watch my video I shot today to help explain this using an IGT I Cleopatra 2 using the latest Game King 044 board and flash game board.  This is what the majority of casinos have in them today. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/wPJ9r4IWO0g
 
 
Update:  After more testing it appears as though the higher the denomination, the larger the swing to +/- the machine yield.  This means larger wins and larger loss periods as it appears to open the volatility up incrementally with the denomination.  I don't know exactly the % of swing on either side however, I can say that it appears to be approximately 1.5% +/- @ .10 bet denomination.  So if we scale that up to $1 denomination, that would give us a 15% swing on the yield +/- , and  30% on a $2 denomination. 
So if the machine is sitting at the programmed 98.6% yield, this means it could swing in either direction up to 15% before it reverses it's trend assuming a $2 bet per line playing 300 lines or $600 a pull.  I think that is why you see the high limit players are either raking it in or hating life.  It really is luck as to if you are sitting at a machine that is at -15% or +15% to machine hold/yield.  Just no way to know without seeing the programmed percentage hold and the accounting screen.  So any how, just wanted to clear that up. 
 
I would relate slot machine play to playing the VXX in the stock market.  If you look into that you will find that it is a never ending decline that ultimately goes to zero.  However, if played (invested) in with good timing (luck), can yield you with a solid return but is not a good long term investment.  Meaning if you sit at the same machine long enough, you are guaranteed to loose 100% of your money. 
 
Cheers  & BOOOM!

Sat 9/26 - $12,060
Sun 9/27 - $24,600
Mon 9/28 - $4,700
Tue 9/29 - $6800
Wed 9/30 - $8900
Overall - $24,600

Here it is, the contest for the Las Vegas play Aug 26-30 and there will be 6 prizes!
Guess the Largest jackpot each day and as a bonus the largest overall.
Each daily jackpot will be $25 and the largest overall jackpot winner will get $100! You can win more than once!
Note - highest overall jackpot is the highest single jackpot hit over the course of the entire trip.
(1) $25 Prize and gift pack will be won daily and based on the day the live play starts. If it goes through the night it still belongs to the day he started.
Guesses due by first jackpot hit on Saturday during live play.

Make your guesses like this:
(example)
Sat 8/26 - $15,000
Sun 8/27 - $7,250
Mon 8/28 - $4,800
Tue 8/29 - $10,700
Wed 8/30 - $8,425
Overall - $16,125
 
(template to copy and paste and use for your entry)

Sat 8/26 - $
Sun 8/27 - $
Mon 8/28 - $
Tue 8/29 - $
Wed 8/30 - $
Overall - $
 

So i have invited two of the guys from Ainsworth to join the forum to also maybe answer some of these questions for us. Hopefully they join otherwise we will hit them live with all of them

The Raja and his squad will be soon be attending the Gaming Conference and will tour a Slot manufacturing facility. I thought you BombSquaders might have some good questions  to pass on to Raja and maybe we can get some answers from the Slot makers themselves. Here are a few I have: 
When can we expect to see holograms in slot machines? 
Skill Machines have problems with the screen sensors, how are you addressing that?
How many pulls (pushes actually) are the machines assuming these days in calculating the payout percentage?
Do new chips in multi denominations machines have different payout percentages for different denominations and games, or is it all a ruse?
Now days, many casinos buy new programs (and chips) to update an old game to a new game, how are manufactures assisting and competing in this trend- do they keep the same RNG?

The Raja and his squad will be soon be attending the Gaming Conference and will tour a Slot manufacturing facility. I thought you BombSquaders might have some good questions  to pass on to Raja and maybe we can get some answers from the Slot makers themselves. Here are a few I have: 
When can we expect to see holograms in slot machines? 
Skill Machines have problems with the screen sensors, how are you addressing that?
How many pulls (pushes actually) are the machines assuming these days in calculating the payout percentage?
Do new chips in multi denominations machines have different payout percentages for different denominations and games, or is it all a ruse?
Now days, many casinos buy new programs (and chips) to update an old game to a new game, how are manufactures assisting and competing in this trend- do they keep the same RNG?

Ronnie

Any version (they have 4) of a high denomination Wicked Winnings would be cool to watch. Jackpots can be mega Boooms

If you guess the closest to the amount of the Biggest Jackpot I hit on July 3rd or 4th during live play you will win $50 cash and a T shirt of your choice.
Guesses start now and go until Monday July 3rd at 5pm. GO...

Hi Raja,  I tried posting this idea under the "Forum Items" section of suggestions, but could not find a way to add a post, so hopefully you'll read this!  It is said in business that the best way to get more customers is via word of mouth from satisfied customers.  With this in mind, perhaps you should consider a "Refer A Friend" contest whereby current Forum members  could send a link from this website to their friends, relatives, etc.  Those members getting the most friends to join the forum (and/or become Bomb Squad or Patreon members perhaps) within a specified period of time would receive some type of award as decided by you.  This would be a great way to spread the word and let others know about everything the Big Jackpot has to offer!  It would cost you no more than simply providing an active link to your site, making sure the recipient knows who the referral is from.  Just trying to spread the word in an effective and efficient manner!!!    BOOM!!!!

Any version (they have 4) of a high denomination Wicked Winnings would be cool to watch. Jackpots can be mega Boooms