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March 26, 2026UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

Can a slot machine’s allocation of pay table variance affect a gambler’s time on device?

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ALAnthony F. LucasASA.K. Singh

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Overview

Modified pay tables affect duration of play in individual gamblers, suggesting implications for gaming operators.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate how different allocations of pay table variance influence the time gamblers spend on slot machines.
  • Conducted simulations with modified pay tables
  • Examined two games with equal variance and par
  • Assessed individual gambler duration across different player engagement protocols
  • Analyzed spins per losing player
  • Differences in pay table variance significantly impacted spins per losing player
  • Games with the same par and variance did not yield equivalent time on device outcomes
  • Findings suggest gaming operators can optimize payout descriptions for better player engagement

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Lucas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cda5fdc3bde44891a4cfhttps://doi.org/10.9741/2327-8455.1520
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