Myth Busters

Myth: There are Video Lottery terminals (VLTs) that are “hot.”

Fact: When you play a VLT, each play result is drawn from all possible
combinations and the chances of winning are always the same. The
number of past wins or losses has nothing to do with when the next
payout will come. This means there is no such thing as a “hot” machine.

Myth: Some VLTs are “due” to pay.

Fact: All outcomes – wins and losses – are entirely random. There is no
set pattern and no way to predict the outcome of a game.

Myth: Players can control the outcome of a game.

Fact: It is impossible for a player to control the outcome of a game. There
is nothing that you can do while playing that can improve your chances of
winning. Hitting the stop button will not impact the outcome of play in any
way. In fact, the outcome of each game is determined as soon as you hit
the play button.

Myth: VLT payouts are adjusted by the Oregon Lottery®.

Fact: While VLTs and the Lottery's central computer system are constantly
communicating, the Lottery's central computer can’t make changes to the
way specific VLT games play, nor can it make any changes to payout
rates. Software located within each VLT controls all information specific
to the games, including their payout rates and their randomness. The
software runs independently from the central computer system.

Myth: It is possible to “chase” and recoup losses.

Fact: VLTs are programmed to pay out less than they take in over time.
Playing any type of Oregon Lottery game should be considered a form
of entertainment and should not be played for investment purposes.

Special thanks to the Atlantic Lottery Corp. for a portion of this information.