Because not many people understand how a slot machine actually works
and what is the thing that makes her work they give birth to many myths
about a slot machine.
Slot machine is compose from a microprocessor related to the one that you have
in your computer with the difference that as a replacement for of
running a program.This special program is called the Random Number Generator. 
The Random Number Generator generates a value between 0 and 4 billion that is then translated into a specific set of numbers
to correspond to the symbols on the reels. The outcome of each spin is
determined by the number selected by the Random Number Generator. This number is chosen
when you hit the spin button or deposit a coin.
The Random Number Generator uses
a formula known as an algorithm that is a series of instructions for
generating the numbers.
Reel-type slot machines have a number of spaces on each reel that
contain a symbol .
Most of the old mechanical machines had reels that could hold 20
symbols.
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