50+ Slot Machine Statistics (Payback % by State – US)
Data regarding repayments for all betting establishments, riverboats, and tribal gaming hubs in the United States.
FIGURES ON SLOT MACHINE REIMBURSEMENTS
Explore the actual reimbursements made by slot machines to customers. Simply click below to access statistics on slot machine repayments for gambling venues across all states in America.
Alabama hosts three tribal gaming centers that feature Class II gaming devices. They are not required to disclose information on the refunds provided by their machines.
In the mid-1993s, Arizona’s Governor Symington reached an agreement with tribes in the state to permit slot machines on their lands.
Initially, the agreement excluded table games. However, in early 2003, blackjack was authorized as a table game.
While Arizona tribes are not mandated to share data on slot machine reimbursements, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming, the agreement specifies that each tribe’s machines must offer minimum and maximum returns as follows: video poker and video blackjack – 83% to 100%, slot machines – 80% to 100%, keno – 75% to 100%. Each tribe has the freedom to set the repayments within these limits.
Arkansas houses two establishments with “electronic games of skill,” defined as games where players can utilize skill or judgment alongside chance.
These games include video poker, video blackjack, and skill-based slots where players can choose to keep symbols on the reels after an initial spin.
Gaming regulations mandate that every electronic game of skill must provide a minimum of 83% in returns.
Over a year, machines at Oaklawn had an average return of 92.81%, while at Southland, it was 92.72%.
California’s tribal gaming centers are legally permitted to offer electronic gaming devices, blackjack, and house-banked card games. Craps and roulette are prohibited.
Some casinos present modified versions of craps and roulette using cards instead of traditional means.
Most card rooms in California offer player-banked blackjack, played to 22 instead of 21 due to legal restrictions, with a commission charged per hand played.
California has around 90 card rooms listed online at http://www.cgcc.ca.gov
phase, the average VLT reimbursement at Dover Downs reached 92.59%, at Delaware Park it hit 92.12%, and at Harrington Raceway it achieved 92.03%.
During the mid-2018 period, a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court approved sports betting in all U.S. casinos. Delaware was one of the first states to respond to this ruling, and all three of the state’s casinos now offer sportsbooks.
In January 2010, the governing body of Delaware approved the introduction of table games in the state’s casinos.
Florida boasts three types of casino gambling: casino cruises, Native American casinos, and gaming machines at racetracks in two regions of southern Florida.
The casino cruises give players the opportunity to board ships that sail into international waters where gambling is legal. These ships navigate three miles into the Atlantic Ocean from the east coast and nine miles into the Gulf of Mexico from the west coast.
As the cruises operate in international waters, they are not subject to regulations, allowing the machines to be adjusted to payout any amount desired by the operator without adhering to a minimum return percentage.
There are a total of eight Native American casinos in Florida. The Seminole Tribe owns seven of them, with the eighth being operated by the Miccosukee Tribe on their reservation.
The Seminole Tribe has a compact with the state that permits them to offer both Class II and traditional Class III gaming devices. This agreement allows five Seminole casinos to offer various games such as:
- blackjack
- baccarat
- mini-baccarat
- three-card poker
- let it ride
- pai gow poker
The Miccosukee Tribe, however, does not have a compact and only offers Class II gaming machines in their casino.
Class II gaming machines in Indian casinos in Florida resemble slot machines but are essentially bingo games, with the spinning reels merely for “entertainment purposes only.” There is no public information available regarding the payout percentages of any gaming machines at these casinos.
Additional games permitted in all Native American casinos include
- high-stakes bingo
- video pull tabs
- poker
All casinos operate 24 hours a day (except for Big Cypress) and offer bingo at all venues except for both Seminole Hard Rock Casinos and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The minimum gambling age is 18 at Native American casinos for bingo or poker and 21 for electronic gaming machines.
Broward County (which includes Fort Lauderdale) and Miami-Dade County jointly host four racetrack establishments, each offering electronic gaming machines but do not have table games.
Florida’s gaming regulations require a minimum return of 85% on all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the payout percentages at various gaming establishments were as follows: Magic City – 93.43%, Casino Miami – 92.34%, Hialeah Park – 93.55%, Gulfstream Park – 92.16%, Dania Casino – 92.68%, Big Easy – 91.50%, Calder – 91.32%, and The Isle – 90.22%.
Two casino cruises operate in Georgia, sailing three miles into international waters where gambling establishments are legal.
Since these cruises are in international waters, they are not bound by regulations, and the machines can be set to payout any amount chosen by the operator without any specific return percentage in mind.
Idaho is home to six Native American casinos that offer electronic pull-tab devices and other visual games. These machines do not provide cash payouts but instead generate a slip that needs to be exchanged with a floor attendant or at the cashier’s station. Some casinos also offer bingo and off-track betting services.
The agreements between the tribes and the state do not impose a minimum return percentage that must be followed by the gaming machines.
The following data from the Illinois Gaming Board shows the average slot return percentage for a twelve-month period at each casino:
| CASINO | PAYOUT % |
|---|---|
| Casino Queen | 92.05 |
| Harrah’s Joliet | 91.98 |
| Hollywood Joliet | 91.18 |
| Argosy Alton | 90.83 |
| Par-A-Dice | 91.02 |
| Grand Victoria | 91.02 |
| Hollywood – Aurora | 90.42 |
| Jumer’s | 89.94 |
| Rivers Casino | 90.35 |
| Harrah’s Metropolis | 89.39 |
These figures represent the total percentages returned by each casino for all their electronic devices. Casino Queen appears to have the highest return to players on their slot machines, while Harrah’s in Metropolis had the lowest.
The data provided by the Indiana Gaming Commission reveals the median slot payout percentages over a twelve-month period:
| CASINO | PAYOUT % |
|---|---|
| Hoosier Park | 90.05 |
| French Lick | 91.55 |
| Rising Star | 91.38 |
| Indiana Grand | 90.88 |
| Blue Chip | 91.40 |
| Belterra | 90.76 |
| Majestic Star | 90.25 |
| Hollywood | 89.96 |
| Horseshoe Casino SI | 90.09 |
| Majestic Star II | 89.88 |
| Horseshoe Hammond | 90.07 |
| Ameristar | 89.92 |
| Tropicana | 89.61 |
This data illustrates the average percentage returned by each casino for all their electronic devices including slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.
Provided below is information from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission highlighting the payout percentages for electronic gaming devices at all non-Native American venues over a twelve-month period:
| LOCATION | PAYOUT % |
|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows | 91.67 |
| Wild Rose- Emmetsburg | 90.61 |
| Wild Rose- Clinton | 90.56 |
| Wild Rose- Jefferson | 90.52 |
| Q Casino | 90.63 |
| DiamondJo Worth | 90.52 |
| Catfish Bend | 90.42 |
| Riverside | 90.40 |
| Diamond Jo Dubuque | 90.49 |
| Grand Falls | 90.36 |
| Casino Queen Marquette | 90.19 |
| Ameristar | 90.05 |
| Rhythm City | 90.26 |
| Hard Rock | 90.29 |
| Isle Bettendorf | 90.04 |
| Harrah’s | 89.77 |
| Isle Waterloo | 89.73 |
This data reveals the average percentage returned by each casino for all their electronic devices, which includes slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.
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| AREA | REFUND % |
| Prairie Meadows | 91.67 |
| Wild Rose- Emmetsburg | 90.61 |
| Wild Rose- Clinton | 90.56 |
| Wild Rose- Jefferson | 90.52 |
| Q Casino | 90.63 |
| Diamond Jo Worth | 90.52 |
| Catfish Bend | 90.42 |
| Riverside | 90.40 |
| Diamond Jo Dubuque | 90.49 |
| Grand Falls | 90.36 |
| Casino Queen Marquette | 90.19 |
| Ameristar | 90.05 |
| Rhythm City | 90.26 |
| Hard Rock | 90.29 |
| Isle Bettendorf | 90.04 |
| Harrah’s | 89.77 |
| Isle Waterloo | 89.73 |
| Horseshoe Council Bluffs | 89.66 |
| Lakeside Casino | 88.91 |
These statistics illustrate the total percentages given back by each riverboat casino or pari-mutuel facility for all its electronic machines including: slots, video poker, video keno, etc.
In April 2007, the Kansas legislature allowed local referendums to authorize state-run casinos in four localities.
The specifics about the return percentages on electronic gaming devices in Kansas have not been made public by the Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission. However, gaming regulations mandate that all machines must provide at least 87% rebates.
Furthermore, there are five Indigenous casinos in Kansas and they are not compelled to reveal the payout rates on their slot machines. Nonetheless, as per reports from the Kansas State Gaming Agency, responsible for supervising the tribal-state agreements, “the minimum payback rate for electronic gaming devices is 80%.”
Gaming statutes require that gaming machines at casinos should be set to repay not less than 80% and not more than 99.9%. As for video gaming machines at locations other than casinos, the law demands a minimum repayment of 80% and a maximum repayment of 94%.
Figures for gaming in Louisiana are not segregated by individual properties but are categorized by region: Baton Rouge (BR), Lake Charles (LC), New Orleans (NO), and Shreveport/Bossier City (SB).
The casinos in Baton Rouge include the Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, and Evangeline Downs. While the Lake Charles casinos comprise Isle of Capri, L’Auberge du Lac, and Delta Downs.
Casinos in the New Orleans region consist of Amelia Belle, Boomtown, Harrah’s (landbased), Treasure Chest, and Fairgrounds Raceway. The Shreveport/Bossier city casinos are represented by Boomtown, Diamond Jack’s, Sam’s Town, Eldorado, Horseshoe, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.
Data released by the Louisiana State Police-Riverboat Gaming Section showcases the average machine reimbursement percentages for the casinos in each region over a one-year timeframe.
| Denomination | BR | LC | NO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1¢ | 88.70% | 88.57% | 88.96% | 89.01% |
| 5¢ | 91.69% | 94.31% | 93.31% | 93.12% |
| 25¢ | 92.30% | 93.08% | 92.43% | 90.73% |
| $1 | 93.56% | 92.33% | 92.72% | 93.03% |
| $5 | 94.49% | 92.99% | 92.93% | 92.70% |
| All | 90.50% | 90.63% | 90.23% | 90.43% |
These data emphasize the repayment percentages for each machine denomination encompassing all electronic machines, comprising video poker and video keno. The most beneficial repayments for each category are highlighted in bold, showing that the Baton Rouge region casinos provided the most favorable returns in the majority of instances.
Maine is the host to two racetrack casinos (racinos) offering electronic gaming machines, in addition to live table games.
State gaming rules necessitate a minimum repayment of 89% across all machines and during a one-year evaluation period, the average repayment on gaming devices at Hollywood Casino was 90.15%, and at Oxford Casino, it was 90.01%.
Maryland accommodates five casinos authorized to feature electronic gaming machines, along with live table games. However, Ocean Downs does not offer table games.
No public details are accessible concerning the specific repayment percentages on gaming machines in Maryland. However, gaming regulations mandate a minimum repayment of 87% on any single machine, and all machines within a casino must average a repayment between 90% to 95%.
The Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, approved legislation in late 2011 to authorize casinos. This statute permits three casinos, distributed across three distinct geographical zones, and one slot parlor.
The slot parlor, Plainridge Park Casino, positioned at a harness racing track approximately 40 miles southwest of Boston, began operations on June 24, 2015.
The initial resort-casino permit in Region B (Western Massachusetts) was bestowed upon MGM Resorts, and their $1.3 billion casino, MGM Springfield, was inaugurated on August 24, 2018.
The second license for Region A (Eastern Massachusetts) was granted to Wynn Resorts, and their $2 billion establishment, Encore Everett, commenced operations in mid-2019.
Additionally, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is preparing to establish a notable resort casino close to Taunton. This facility, First Light Casino, was planned to open by the end of 2019.
Nevertheless, the project has been delayed due to legal conflicts that may obstruct its completion, as of 2021.
Gaming regulations in Massachusetts need a minimum repayment of 80% across all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the gaming machines at Plainridge Park showed a 92.03% refund, 91.39% at MGM Springfield*, and 91.49% at Encore.**
* MGM Springfield’s details commence from August 23, 2018, its opening date
** Encore’s figures are for June 23 to July 31, 2019.
Michigan proudly boasts 17 Indigenous casinos, where tribes are not obliged to disclose information on their slot machine repayment percentages.
According to officials at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which is responsible for supervising the tribal-state compacts, “the machines must meet the least requirements for machines in Nevada or New Jersey.” The minimum return is 75% in Nevada and 83% in New Jersey.
Thus, Michigan’s Indian casinos must repay at least 75% to comply with the law.
There are also three privately owned casinos in Detroit, but they do not reveal their slot payback details to the public.
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The entirety of Minnesota’s betting venues are located on Native American territories, and pursuant to an agreement with the state, only card games such as blackjack and poker are considered permissible as table options. Furthermore, exclusively electronic video slot machines are authorized.
Consequently, only video screens for slot machines can be found, discarding the classical reels.
As part of the pact between the state and tribes, the range for minimum and maximum payouts is regulated as follows: video poker and video blackjack – 83% to 98%, slot machines – 80% to 95%, keno – 75% to 95%.
Each tribal group has the authority to determine payout rates within these boundaries, without disclosing details regarding their slot machine payout percentages.
The slot statistics in Mississippi are not classified based on individual properties but by geographical zones.
The Coastal section encompasses Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay Saint Louis.
The Northern region includes Tunica, Greenville, and Lula.
The Central district comprises Vicksburg and Natchez.
With this structure, the Mississippi Gaming Commission offers insights into the machine payback percentages for casinos in each area over a yearly period:
| Denomination | Coastal | North | Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 91.99% | 91.95% | 91.73% |
| 5¢ Slots | 94.78% | 94.96% | 95.73% |
| 25¢ Slots | 93.91% | 92.41% | 93.78% |
| $1 Slots | 93.28% | 93.51% | 94.10% |
| $5 Slots | 93.78% | 95.16% | 95.52% |
| All | 92.18% | 91.87% | 92.32% |
These figures showcase the percentage of funds reclaimed on each machine denomination, encompassing all digital machines such as video poker and video keno.
The favorable returns across all categories highlight that the various gaming regions offer relatively similar returns on their machines.
Information from the Missouri Gaming Commission discloses the reimbursement percentages for the electronic machines in each casino over a year:
| CASINO | PAYOUT % |
|---|---|
| Ameristar- St. Charles | 91.0 |
| River City | 90.6 |
| Hollywood | 90.6 |
| Ameristar- K.C. | 90.4 |
| Harrah’s – N.K.C | 90.1 |
| Lumiere Place | 90.0 |
| Isle of Capri – Booneville | 90.1 |
| Argosy | 89.9 |
| Isle of Capri – Cape Girardeau | 89.7 |
| Lady Luck | 89.3 |
| Isle of Capri – K.C. | 88.9 |
| St. Jo Frontier | 88.9 |
| Mark Twain | 88.7 |
These statistics illustrate the total percentages reimbursed by each casino for all their electronic machines, encompassing slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.
Montana legislation permits bars and pubs to operate up to 20 video gaming devices providing video poker, video keno, or video bingo. These devices are managed in partnership with the state and do not dispense cash prizes; instead, they issue a voucher redeemable at a cashier. The maximum wager on these machines is $2, with payouts capped at $800. As per Montana gaming regulations, these devices must maintain a minimum 80% payout.
Seven Native American casinos offer video gaming machines with vouchers with a maximum bet of $5 and a top payout limit of $1,500. The Gambling Control Division of Montana confirms that there are no compulsory minimum reimbursement rates for gaming machines on tribal lands.
Public data about the gaming machine reimbursement percentages in Nebraska is not available.
NEVADA – Lake Tahoe
The State Gaming Control Board of Nevada furnishes details on the slot machine reimbursement percentages for all south shore casinos over a year:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 88.94 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.24 |
| $1 Slots | 92.55 |
| All Slots | 93.33 |
The north shore casinos displayed the following reimbursements during the same period:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 92.81 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.40 |
| $1 Slots | 91.52 |
| All Slots | 94.29 |
These data points reveal the percentage of funds given back to players on each machine denomination, covering all digital machines like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Las Vegas
In contrast to New Jersey, the Nevada Gaming Control Board does not release individual property breakdowns of slot statistics; instead, they utilize regional categorizations.
The annual gaming revenue report splits the Las Vegas market into the Strip and downtown as primary tourist spots.
Similarly, there exists a notable local market in Las Vegas, with casinos categorized in the gaming revenue report as the Boulder Strip and North Las Vegas areas.
While determining slot options in Nevada, take into account the following slot reimbursement percentages over a year:
1¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 88.33%
Downtown – 88.96%
Boulder Strip – 90.53%
N. Las Vegas – 90.79%
5¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 91.96%
Downtown – 93.32%
Boulder Strip – 96.30%
N. Las Vegas – 95.24%
25¢ Slot Machines
The Strip – 89.34%
Downtown – 93.91%
Boulder Strip – 95.77%
N. Las Vegas – 96.27%
$1 Slot Machines
The Strip – 92.34%
Downtown – 94.12%
Boulder Strip – 95.49%
N. Las Vegas – 95.62%
$1 MegabucksMachines
The Strip – 87.31%
Downtown – 86.40%
Boulder Strip – 87.61%
N. Las Vegas – 86.98%
All Slot Machines
The Strip – 91.84%
Downtown – 92.22%
Boulder Strip – 94.26%
N. Las Vegas – 93.34%
The figures demonstrate the money returned to players for each machine denomination. These statistics encompass all digital devices, including one-armed bandits, video poker, and video keno. The machines with the most generous returns are highlighted.
It’s observable that the machines in downtown Las Vegas have marginally higher payouts in comparison to those on the Las Vegas Strip.
You may uncover even more lucrative returns than those at downtown casinos in certain other nearby gaming establishments along Boulder Highway, such as.Such as Boulder Station and Sam’s Town, and also in the North Las Vegas vicinity, which consists of the Fiesta, Santa Fe, and Texas Station casinos. These figures not only showcase some of the most excellent returns in the Las Vegas region but also are amid the most charitable payback percentages nationwide.
NEVADA – Laughlin
Below is data gathered by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board exhibiting the slot machine payout rates for all casinos in Laughlin over a span of one year:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slot Machines | 89.11 |
| 5¢ Slot Machines | 92.59 |
| 25¢ Slot Machines | 93.44 |
| $1 Slot Machines | 94.92 |
| $1 Megabucks | 88.27 |
| $5 Slot Machines | 94.33 |
| All Slot Machines | 92.15 |
These percentages reveal the funds given back to players for each slot machine denomination, covering all electronic games like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Reno
Furnished by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, here is the details on slot machine payouts for all casinos in the Reno area over a one-year duration:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slot Machines | 92.69 |
| 5¢ Slot Machines | 95.10 |
| 25¢ Slot Machines | 92.16 |
| $1 Slot Machines | 95.38 |
| $1 Megabucks | 87.40 |
| $5 Slot Machines | 95.06 |
| All Slot Machines | 94.56 |
The provided percentages indicate the funds given back for each slot machine denomination, encompassing all digital games including slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Sparks
Delivered by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, this information shows the slot machine payout percentages for all casinos in the Sparks vicinity over a one-year span:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slot Machines | 92.98 |
| 5¢ Slot Machines | 97.19 |
| 25¢ Slot Machines | 95.43 |
| $1 Slot Machines | 96.17 |
| $5 Slot Machines | 97.32 |
| All Slot Machines | 94.55 |
The percentages portray the money returned for each machine denomination, encompassing all electronic games like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Wendover
Here is the information provided by Nevada’s State Gaming Control Board detailing the slot machine payback percentages for all casinos in the Wendover region over a one-year duration:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slot Machines | 93.41 |
| 5¢ Slot Machines | 96.80 |
| 25¢ Slot Machines | 93.34 |
| $1 Slot Machines | 95.86 |
| $5 Slot Machines | 96.39 |
| All Slot Machines | 94.32 |
This data illustrates the funds returned for each machine denomination, comprising all electronic games including slots, video poker, and video keno.
New Jersey slot data: The subsequent data from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission presents the average slot refund rates for the 12-month period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020:
Multiple Indian casinos located in upstate New York offer traditional Class III casino gambling.
The compact between the tribes and the state permits table games and slot machines, which include video keno and video poker. These machines do not pay out cash prizes but issue a receipt that needs to be exchanged for cash.
There are also some Indian casinos offering Class II gaming, which involve electronic gaming machines resembling slot machines but essentially being bingo games. Public data regarding the reimbursement percentages on gaming machines at Indian casinos is not available.
Below is the data from the New York Gaming Commission showing the slot machine reimbursement percentages for all casinos over a one-year period:
| PLACE | RETURN % |
| Tioga Downs | 91.62 |
| Resort’s World Catskills | 91.40 |
| Del Lago | 90.94 |
| Rivers | 90.50 |
In October 2001, a law was passed to allow the introduction of slot machine-style video lottery machines at New York racetracks, known as Video Gaming Machines (VGMs), regulated by the New York State Lottery Division.
All VGMs offer standard slot machine games, along with keno in various denominations. They accept cash but do not offer cash rewards, instead providing a receipt to be redeemed at a cashier.
The legislation states that video lottery gaming must provide prizes averaging at least ninety percent of sales.
Here is the data from the New York Lottery indicating the video gaming machine reimbursement percentages for each racetrack in the state over a one-year period:
| PLACE | RETURN % |
| Resorts World | 94.16 |
| Jake’s 58 | 93.73 |
| Empire City | 93.06 |
| Monticello | 92.40 |
| Saratoga | 92.35 |
| Finger Lakes | 92.12 |
| Batavia Downs | 91.66 |
| Fairgrounds | 91.66 |
| Vernon Downs | 91.74 |
North Carolina hosts two Indian casinos associated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, with a compact with the state.
Based on the agreement, video gaming machines in these casinos must return a minimum of 83% and a maximum of 98%.
North Dakota has over 800 venues offering blackjack for the benefit of charitable organizations, with wagering limits ranging from $1 to $25.
Additionally, there are six Indian casinos with prescribed maximum bet limits for various games. The compact mandates gaming machines to reimburse a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 100%. Machines requiring skill, such as video poker or blackjack, must return a minimum of 83%.
In November 2009, Ohio voters approved the establishment of one casino in each of the major cities: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo.
Furthermore, seven racetracks offer video lottery terminals.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission provides data on the reimbursement percentages for electronic machines at each racino and casino over a one-year period:
| CASINO | RETURN % |
| JACK Cleveland | 92.16 |
| Hollywood Columbus | 92.09 |
| JACK Cincinnati | 91.87 |
| Miami Valley | 90.73 |
| Belterra Park | 91.15 |
| MGM Northfield | 91.09 |
| Eldorado Gaming | 90.72 |
| Hollywood Toledo | 90.73 |
| JACK Thistledown | 90.61 |
| Hollywood Dayton | 90.27 |
| Mahoning Valley | 90.10 |
All Oklahoma Indian casinos operate Class II and Class III gaming machines.
Most casinos offer Class II machines resembling slot machines but are bingo games. Some casinos also offer traditional Class III slots.
These gaming machines do not handle coins and all payouts are made through receipts or electronic debit cards. Public information on reimbursement percentages in Oklahoma is not available.
Oregon law allows bars and taverns to have up to six video lottery terminals offering various versions of video poker. Racetracks can have a maximum of 10 machines with a $2.50 wager limit and a $600 single payout limit.
These machines are similar to regular video gaming devices but are known as lottery terminals because they are regulated by the state lottery and a portion of the revenue goes to the lottery commission.
The machines accept cash but do not give out cash; they issue a receipt for redemption.
According to data from the Oregon Lottery for the financial year from June 28, 2018, to June 25, 2019, the VLTs had an average return of 92.34%.
Oregon currently has nine Native American casinos, each having the autonomy to set their own return percentages without a mandated minimum, as per the governor’s office overseeing the agreements.
Pennsylvania gaming regulations specify a minimum 85% reimbursement for gaming machines.
The following information is sourced from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, detailing the average slotpayout rates for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020:
| CASINO | REIMBURSEMENT % | Online Casino | Best RTP Slots Playable with Casino Incentive Funds |
| Parx Casino | 90.61 | Jumanji 96.3%; Starburst: 96.1%; | |
| Sugar House | 90.03 | Blood Suckers: 98%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59% | |
| Hollywood Casino at Penn National | 89.35 | Starburst: 96.1%; Blood Suckers: 98%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59% | |
| Wind Creek Bethlehem | 90.14 | Jumanji 96.3%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59%; Starburst: 96.1% | |
| Valley Forge | 90.47 | ||
| The Meadows | 90.13 | ||
| Mount Airy | 90.36 | ||
| Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs | 89.89 | ||
| Harrah’s Philadelphia | 89.80 | ||
| The Rivers | 89.82 | ||
| Lady Luck Nemacolin | 89.34 | ||
| Presque Isle | 89.34 |
Rhode Island is home to two locations for pari-mutuel betting that both feature video lottery terminals (VLT’s). These machines, although similar to standard video gaming devices, are considered lottery terminals and fall under the regulation of the state’s lottery commission, which earns a portion of the revenue from each machine.
While these machines accept cash, they do not provide cash payouts; instead, they issue a ticket that must be redeemed with a cashier.
All VLT’s are programmed to offer a minimum of six game options: blackjack, keno, slots, and three different poker variants (jacks or better, joker poker, and deuces wild).
Based on statistics from the Rhode Island Lottery covering the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the average return on VLTs was 92.10% at Twin River and 91.63% at Tiverton.
In South Carolina, there are two gambling cruises that sail three miles into international waters where gambling is permitted. By being in international waters, the casino ships are not bound by regulations, allowing them to set payout rates without any minimum requirement.
The South Dakota Gaming Commission provides data on the reimbursement rates for all slot machines in Deadwood over a twelve-month period:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
| 1¢ Slots | 90.73 |
| 5¢ Slots | 93.56 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.18 |
| $1 Slots | 92.58 |
| $5 Slots | 92.51 |
| Average | 91.05 |
In addition to the Deadwood casinos, South Dakota is home to nine Native American casinos for which there is no published data on the reimbursement rates for gaming machines.
In Texas, there is a sole Native American casino that offers gaming machines focused on bingo. This venue also features pull tab machines, bingo, poker, and a blackjack game with a house commission fee based on the bet amount. The commission rate is 50¢ for bets between $3 and $50, and $1 for bets exceeding $50.
The casino operates 24 hours a day, with a minimum gambling age of 21.
Class II video gaming devices resemble slot machines but operate as bingo games, with the spinning reels serving merely for entertainment. No public information is available on reimbursement rates for any gaming machines at Texas’ Native American casino.
Washington boasts 28 Indian casinos with agreements allowing table games and electronic ‘scratch’ ticket games featuring a fixed number of winning and losing tickets.
The Tribes are not required to disclose slot machine reimbursement rates. Under the compact between the Tribes and the state, the minimum prize return for electronic ‘scratch’ ticket games is 75%.
West Virginia houses four pari-mutuel venues and a resort hotel offering VLT’s. These terminals, resembling standard video gaming devices, are referred to as lottery terminals due to oversight by the state’s lottery commission, which collects a portion of each machine’s revenue.
State law dictates a VLT payout rate of 80% to 95%. VLT games include slots, blackjack, keno, and various poker variants. The minimum gambling age is 21.
Over twelve months, the average VLT payouts were: 88.97% at Mountaineer Park, 90.81% at Mardi Gras, 89.46% at Wheeling Island, and 89.53% at Charles Town Races.
All Wisconsin casinos are located on Native American reservations, and these Tribes are not obligated to disclose slot machine reimbursement rate information.
However, based on the compact between the state and Tribes, games that do not require player skill, like slot machines, must return between 80% and 100% of the amount wagered.
Wyoming’s Indian casinos offer Class II bingo-style gaming machines and traditional Class III slot machines.
These machines do not dispense cash prizes but issue a voucher that must be redeemed with a floor attendant or cashier.
Players can place cashless wagers using a ‘smart’ card by depositing funds into the card-linked account. The machine then deducts losses or credits wins to the account.
No public information is accessible regarding the reimbursement rates for gaming machines in Wyoming.
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These statistics were taken from various sources around the world (worldwide) including these countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.
Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi.
Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling Islands), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia (Hrvatska), Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic.
Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Metropolitan, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories.
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy.
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.
Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar.
Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand (NZ), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway.
Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe.
Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria.
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States of America), US Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (US), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Data is coming from all regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and from people of different backgrounds (Arab, Arabic, African, Asian, Latin, Latino, Latina, Male, Men, Female, Women, Black, Causasian and more).
Stats are from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050.
Stats were also taken from these US cities and states:
CITIES:
New York (NYC), Los Angeles (LA), Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Washington, Boston, El Paso, Nashville, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Portland, Las Vegas, Memphis, Louisville, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Tucson, Fresno, Mesa, Sacramento, Atlanta, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Miami, Raleigh, Omaha, Long Beach, Virginia Beach, Oakland, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Tampa, Arlington, New Orleans, Wichita, Cleveland, Bakersfield, Aurora, Anaheim, Honolulu, Santa Ana, Riverside, Corpus Christi, Lexington, Henderson, Stockton, Saint Paul, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Greensboro, Lincoln, Anchorage, Plano, Orlando, Irvine, Newark, Durham, Chula Vista, Toledo, Fort Wayne, St. Petersburg, Laredo, Jersey City, Chandler, Madison, Lubbock, Scottsdale, Reno, Buffalo, Gilbert, Glendale, North Las Vegas, Winston-Salem, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Fremont, Garland, Irving, Hialeah, Richmond, Boise, Spokane, Baton Rouge.
STATES:
Alabama AL, Alaska AK, Arizona AZ, Arkansas AR, California CA, Colorado CO, Connecticut CT, Delaware DE, Florida FL, Georgia GA, Hawaii HI, Idaho ID, Illinois IL, Indiana IN, Iowa IA, Kansas KS, Kentucky KY, Louisiana LA, Maine ME, Maryland MD, Massachusetts MA, Michigan MI, Minnesota MN, Mississippi MS, Missouri MO, Montana MT, Nebraska NE, Nevada NV, New Hampshire NH, New Jersey NJ, New Mexico NM, New York NY, North Carolina NC, North Dakota ND, Ohio OH, Oklahoma OK, Oregon OR, Pennsylvania PA, Rhode Island RI, South Carolina SC, South Dakota SD, Tennessee TN, Texas TX, Utah UT, Vermont VT, Virginia VA, Washington WA, West Virginia WV, Wisconsin WI, Wyoming WY.
