Random luck and big wins

Unfortunately there is no way of knowing conclusively when a pokie machine is going to deliver the jackpot, in fact there is no way of knowing when it might gift you a small 3x coin win! This is all part of the unpredictable nature of pokie machines and what makes them so exciting to play. While you can’t predict when a pokie game will play you can learn more about the way in which they work and how you can use this information to boost your luck…

The heart and soul of a pokie

The software that runs pokie games is amazingly complex and is contained on the server in online casinos. The software performs literally thousands of calculations and processes countless number combinations to provide extremely accurate, random and consistent rewards of around 95% to players.

Whether you hit a long streak of bad luck or whether you find yourself in the midst of a run of big wins, in the long term the pokie machine will always end up delivering the average programmed payout level. This payout level is more likely to be calculated over millions of spins rather than just 10 or 20. This ensures that everybody that plays pokies gets a fair and consistent payout level over the longer term.

The reason that pokie machines are set up like this is really down to numbers and probability theory. If a jackpot combination is linked to 15,000 completely random numbers but the 3x Ace of Spades logo is linked to 2,000,000 numbers then statistically the Ace of Spades logo is more likely to appear when you spin the reels.

Every pokie symbol is linked to an entirely random number, or set of numbers so that the software that runs the pokie machine will be able to pay out to consistent levels over the longer term but over the shorter term the combination of spins is impossible to predict.

Play a more intelligent game

All this means as a pokie player you have to be prepared to have sessions of very good luck and sessions when your luck will run cold. See our quick tips for ensuring that you’ll always get the most out of your pokie sessions:

> Start out by playing with a low percentage of your entire bank roll per spin, most pokie players begin with around 1 or 2% of their total bank on each spin before they find a level that suits their playing style

> Always play for the enjoyment and don’t make pokies solely about money, if you set a pokie budget and stick to it every week, session or month you’ll be able to really get into the swing of things and stay in complete control of your enjoyment

> Remember that pokies is almost entirely a game of chance, keep playing and hope that Lady Luck smiles on you but never chase losses or expect a win every time you play

> try to settle on a fixed spin value which will allow you to extend your pokie session as much as possible; not only will this increase the amount of enjoyment you get out of pokies but you’ll play for longer, boosting your chance of snaffling the Jackpot!

If you try and stick to these tips you’ll always be able to kick back and really enjoy your pokie playing sessions without worrying about the bank balance. These tips will also help you win more consistently and ensure that the losses don’t wipe out your bankroll. Whenever you play the most important thing to remember is to have a good time!