1. Consider the following Dilbert cartoon? Would it be possible for a PRNG to spit out 6 NINEs in a row?
Answer
No, it is not possible. Because a PRNG is programmed to generate numbers based on an equation, it will not repeat the same number multiple times in a row, but different numbers.
2. Are slot machines fair? Why or why not?
Answer
Slot machines are fair. A person who uses a slot machine assumes that they are random, which they are.Every pull on a slot machine is an independent event, meaning that there is an equal possibility of paying out every time the slot is pulled.
3. Is it possible to devise a method that would allow you to win consistently on a slot machine?
Answer
No, it is impossible. A slot machine is random and every pull is an independent event, so there is no algorithm or method that can be used to increase one’s chances or secure a payout.