Facts and figures about reimbursements for all US betting establishments, barges, and Native American gambling centers.
DATA ON SLOT MACHINE REIMBURSEMENTS
Uncover the real reimbursements from slot machines to the general public. Simply tap below to explore statistics on slot machine reimbursements for gambling establishments across all American regions.
Alabama hosts three Native American gambling centers that operate Class II video gaming machines. They are not mandated to divulge data related to the reimbursements from their machines.
In the midst of 1993, the Governor of Arizona, Symington, reached an agreement with the tribes in the state allowing them to introduce slot machines on their lands.
Initially, the agreement did not include table games, but by early 2003, blackjack was included as a sanctioned table game.
While Arizona tribes are not required to disclose information about the reimbursements from their slot machines, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming, the agreement specifies that each tribe’s machines must provide minimum and maximum reimbursements 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 adjust their machines to reimburse anywhere within those ranges.
Arkansas is home to two pari-mutuel facilities offering “electronic games of skill,” described as “games played through any electronic device or machine that provides an opportunity for skill or judgment where chance alone is not the sole factor in the outcome.”
The available games include video poker, video blackjack, and “skill” slots where players have two attempts to spin the reels.
Regulations dictate that every electronic game of skill must offer a minimum of 83% in reimbursements.
Over a twelve-month period, Oaklawn machines averaged a return of 92.81%, and at Southland, it was 92.72%.
California’s Native American gambling centers are legally permitted to provide electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other house-banked card games. Craps and roulette games are prohibited.
However, some casinos offer modified versions of craps and roulette that are card-based rather than using dice or roulette wheels.
Most card rooms in California also offer player-banked blackjack in some form, but since playing blackjack is illegal, the game is usually played to 22 instead of 21. Furthermore, players must pay a commission to the house for every hand they play.
The exact commission varies based on the house rules but typically ranges from two to five percent of the total wagered amount. California has approximately 90 card rooms listed online at http://www.cgcc.ca.gov
California tribes are not obligated to disclose information about the percentages of reimbursements from their slot machines, and the state does not impose any minimum reimbursement requirements.
REIMBURSEMENT SUMMARY FOR COLORADO SLOT MACHINES
Based on data from Colorado’s Division of Gaming, here are the reimbursement rates for slot machines in each city’s casinos over a twelve-month period.
| Black Hawk | Central City | Cripple Creek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 89.80% | 90.43% | 91.89% |
| 5¢ Slots | 92.85% | 93.93% | 93.50% |
| 25¢ Slots | 92.30% | 94.06% | 95.45% |
| $1 Slots | 93.69% | 94.82% | 94.83% |
| $5 Slots | 93.69% | 93.76% | 95.03% |
| All | 92.35% | 92.30% | 93.53% |
These figures represent the percentage of funds returned for each machine denomination, encompassing all electronic machines including video poker and video keno. Optimal returns for each category are highlighted in bold text.
The information from Connecticut’s Division of Special Revenue regarding Foxwoods’ slot reimbursements is as follows:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ | 90.09 |
| 2¢ | 91.38 |
| 5¢ | 90.73 |
| 25¢ | 91.34 |
| 50¢ | 90.77 |
| $1.00 | 92.99 |
| $5.00 | 93.67 |
| $10.00 | 94.29 |
| $25.00 | 96.51 |
| $100.00 | 94.14 |
| Average | 91.95 |
The figures provided reflect the total percentage of reimbursements for each slot machine denomination.
Information from Connecticut’s Division of Special Revenue regarding Mohegan Sun’s slot reimbursements is as follows:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
| 1/4¢ | 86.30 |
| 1/2¢ | 85.91 |
| 1¢ | 88.86 |
| 2¢ | 86.65 |
| 5¢ | 92.08 |
| 25¢ | 91.01 |
| 50¢ | 91.73 |
| $1.00 | 92.94 |
| $5.00 | 94.41 |
| $10.00 | 97.41 |
| $25.00 | 95.50 |
| $100.00 | 94.55 |
| Average | 91.90 |
The figures shown portray the overall percentages of reimbursements for each slot machine denomination.
Delaware’s troika pari-mutuel establishments all showcase slot devices. Legally, the contraptions are video lottery terminals (VLT’s) due to their operation in conjunction with the Delaware Lottery. Despite being VLT’s in other states, Delaware’s devices dispense cash. The VLT’s also offer other games including video poker, video keno, and video blackjack.
As per regulations, every video lottery amusement must refund between 87% and 95% of all bets on an annual scale. Amusements can refund above 95% but subject only to the sanction of the Lottery Director.
As per statistics from the Delaware Lottery covering a twelve-monthphase, the average VLT repayment at Dover Downs was recorded at 92.59%, at Delaware Park it achieved 92.12%, and at Harrington Raceway it stood at 92.03%.
During mid-2018, a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court gave the green light for sports betting in all U.S. casinos. Delaware swiftly responded to this decision, making it one of the pioneering states, with each of its three casinos now offering sportsbooks.
In January 2010, the legislative body of Delaware approved the introduction of table games at the state’s casinos.
Florida boasts three types of casino gambling: casino cruises, Native American gambling establishments, and electronic gaming machines at pari-mutuels in two regions of southern Florida.
These casino cruises allow patrons to board ships that venture into international waters where gambling is legal. Departing from the east coast, the ships sail three miles into the Atlantic Ocean, while from the west coast, they travel nine miles into the Gulf of Mexico.
Since the ships sail in international waters, they are not bound by strict regulations and can set the payout rates at their discretion without adhering to any minimum refund requirements.
There are a total of eight Native American casinos in Florida. Seven are owned by the Seminole Tribe, with the eighth located on the Miccosukee Tribe’s reservation.
The Seminole Tribe reached an agreement with the state that allows them to offer both Class II and traditional Class III gaming machines. As per their agreement, five Seminole casinos can offer games such as:
- blackjack
- baccarat
- mini-baccarat
- three-card poker
- let it ride
- pai gow poker
The Miccosukee Tribe operates under a different arrangement, offering only Class II gaming machines at their casino.
Class II gaming devices found in these establishments may look like slot machines but are essentially bingo games, with the spinning reels used for entertainment purposes only. Public data regarding the payout percentages of gaming machines in Florida’s Native American casinos is not readily available.
Other games permitted at each Native American casino include
- high-stakes bingo
- video pull tabs
- poker
All casinos operate around the clock (except Big Cypress) and offer bingo at all their locations except for both Seminole Hard Rock Casinos and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The minimum gambling age is 18 for bingo or poker and 21 for electronic gaming machines at all Native American casinos.
Broward County (home to Fort Lauderdale) and Miami-Dade County together host four pari-mutuel establishments, each providing electronic gaming machines but without table games.
Florida’s gaming regulations require a minimum payout of 85% on all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the gaming machines at Magic City paid back 93.43%, Casino Miami paid back 92.34%, Hialeah Park paid back 93.55%, Gulfstream Park paid back 92.16%, Dania Casino paid back 92.68%, Big Easy paid back 91.50%, Calder paid back 91.32%, and The Isle paid back 90.22%.
Georgia is home to two casino ships that sail three miles into international waters, where gambling is authorized.
Since these ships operate in international waters, they are not subject to regulations, allowing the operators to adjust payouts as they see fit without being constrained by a minimum refund percentage.
Idaho features six Native American casinos that offer electronic pull-tab devices and various visual games. These machines do not provide cash payouts but instead dispense a ticket that must be redeemed by a floor attendant or cashier. Some casinos also offer bingo (BG) and off-track betting (OTB).
The agreements between the tribes and the state do not mandate a minimum payout percentage that the gaming machines must return to players.
Below is data from the Illinois Gaming Board showcasing the average slot machine payout percentage for a twelve-month period at each gaming venue:
| CASINO | PAYBACK % |
|---|---|
| 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 on all their electronic devices. Casino Queen appears to have been the most generous to its slot machine players, while Harrah’s Metropolis gave back the least.
Data from the Indiana Gaming Commission reveals the median slot machine payout percentages over a twelve-month period:
| CASINO | PAYBACK % |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These stats display the average percentage given back by each casino across all their electronic machines, including slots, video poker, and video keno.
The information provided by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reveals the payout percentages for electronic gaming machines at all non-Native American establishments over a twelve-month period:
| LOCATION | PAYBACK % |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Horseshoe CouncilCanyons | 89.66 |
| Waterside Casino | 88.91 |
| AREA | RETURN % |
| Meadowlands | 91.67 |
| Wilderness Rose- Emmetsburg | 90.61 |
| Wilderness Rose- Clinton | 90.56 |
| Wilderness Rose- Jefferson | 90.52 |
| Q Casino | 90.63 |
| Sparkling Jo Worth | 90.52 |
| Whisker Bend | 90.42 |
| Riverfront | 90.40 |
| Sparkling Jo Dubuque | 90.49 |
| Great Falls | 90.36 |
| Casino Monarch Marquette | 90.19 |
| Ameristar | 90.05 |
| Rhythm City | 90.26 |
| Rock Solid | 90.29 |
| Isle Bettendorf | 90.04 |
| Harrah’s | 89.77 |
| Isle Waterloo | 89.73 |
| Horseshoe Council Canyons | 89.66 |
| Waterside Casino | 88.91 |
The provided data unveils the general rates given back by each riverboat casino or pari-mutuel venue for all its digital machines including: slots, video poker, video keno, etc.
In April 2007, the Kansas legislative assembly sanctioned local ballots to authorize state-operated casinos in four regions.
The details regarding the repayment percentages on digital gaming machines in Kansas are not revealed by the Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission. However, gaming standards decree that all machines should offer at least 87% rebates.
Moreover, there are five Indigenous American casinos in Kansas and they are not mandated to unveil the refund rates on their slot machines. Nevertheless, as per statements from the Kansas State Gaming Agency, responsible for monitoring the tribal-state agreements, “the minimum reimbursement rate for digital gaming tools is 80%.”
Gaming statutes dictate that gaming machines at casinos should be set up to refund no lower than 80% and no more than 99.9%. Regarding video gaming machines at locations other than casinos, the law mandates a minimum rebate of 80% and a maximum rebate of 94%.
The gaming statistics in Louisiana are not segregated by specific establishments but are grouped by region: Baton Rouge (BR), Lake Charles (LC), New Orleans (NO), and Shreveport/Bossier City (SB).
The Baton Rouge casinos comprise the Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, and Evangeline Downs. Whereas Lake Charles casinos embrace Isle of Capri, L’Auberge du Lac, and Delta Downs.
Casinos in the New Orleans region include Amelia Belle, Boomtown, Harrah’s (landbased), Treasure Chest, and Fairgrounds Raceway. The Shreveport/Bossier city casinos encompass Boomtown, Diamond Jack’s, Sam’s Town, Eldorado, Horseshoe, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.
Information furnished by the Louisiana State Police-Riverboat Gaming Section showcases the mean machine rebate percentages for the casinos in each region over a span of one year.
| Currency | 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 stats showcase the rebate percentages for each machine denomination and cover all electronic machines, including video poker and video keno. The most advantageous rebates for each category are highlighted in bold, illustrating that the Baton Rouge region casinos provided the most favorable returns in most instances.
Maine houses two racetrack casinos (racinos) that offer electronic gaming machines, alongside live table games.
State gaming regulations mandate a minimum rebate of 89% across all machines and within a one-year evaluation period, the average rebate on gaming machines 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 lacks table games.
No public information is available regarding the actual rebate percentages on gaming machines in Maryland. Nonetheless, gaming regulations require a minimum rebate of 87% on any individual machine, and all machines within a casino must average a rebate between 90% to 95%.
The Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, sanctioned legislation in late 2011 to legalize casinos. This statute allows three casinos, spread across three distinct geographic zones, as well as one slot parlor.
The slot parlor, Plainridge Park Casino, located at a harness racing track approximately 40 miles southwest of Boston, started operations on June 24, 2015.
The inaugural resort-casino license in Area B (Western Massachusetts) was bestowed to MGM Resorts, and their $1.3 billion casino, MGM Springfield, was inaugurated on August 24, 2018.
The second license for Area A (Eastern Massachusetts) was granted to Wynn Resorts, and their $2 billion establishment, Encore Everett, opened in mid-2019.
In addition, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is planning to build a significant resort casino near Taunton. This facility, First Light Casino, was slated to open by the conclusion of 2019.
Nonetheless, the project has been hindered by legal disputes that could obstruct its completion, as of 2021.
Gaming regulations in Massachusetts require a minimum rebate of 80% across all gaming machines. From July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the gaming machines at Plainridge Park exhibited a 92.03% rebate, 91.39% at MGM Springfield*, and 91.49% at Encore.**
* MGM Springfield’s data commences from August 23, 2018, its opening date
** Encore’s statistics are for June 23 to July 31, 2019.
Michigan boasts 17 Native American casinos, where tribes are not mandated to disclose information on their slot machine rebate percentages.
As per officials at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which regulates the tribal-state compacts, “the machines must meet the minimum 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 return at least 75% to adhere to the law.
There are also three privately owned casinos in Detroit, but they do not reveal their slot rebate details to the public.
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Therefore, you will come across video displays for slot machines rather than conventional reels.
As outlined in the deal between the state and tribes, the range for minimum and maximum payouts is as follows: video blackjack and video poker – 83% to 98%, slot machines – 80% to 95%, keno – 75% to 95%.
Each tribe has the authority to establish payout rates within these boundaries, and they opt not to disclose details about their slot machine payout percentages.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission does not classify its slot statistics based on individual properties but on regions.
The Coastal area includes Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay Saint Louis.
The North area comprises Tunica, Greenville, and Lula.
The Central area includes Vicksburg and Natchez.
In this context, the Mississippi Gaming Commission presents data pertaining to the payback percentages of machines for all casinos in each region over a one-year 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 statistics exhibit the percentage of funds refunded on each machine denomination, encompassing all digital machines such as video poker and video keno.
The top returns for each category are highlighted, signaling that all gambling zones offer relatively similar returns on their machines.
Information from the Missouri Gaming Commission unveils the payback percentages for the electronic machines in each casino over a year:
| CASINO | PAYBACK % |
|---|---|
| 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 highlight the total percentages refunded by each casino for all their electronic machines, encompassing slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.
In Montana, regulations permit bars and taverns to feature up to 20 video gaming devices providing video poker, video keno, or video bingo. These machines are operated in conjunction with the state and disburse receipts instead of cash, which can be redeemed at a cashier. The maximum bet allowed on these machines is $2, and the payouts are capped at $800. According to Montana’s gaming policies, these machines must offer a minimum payout of 80%.
Seven Indian casinos in Montana house video gaming machines that issue receipts. The highest bet allowed on these machines is $5, with a maximum payout limit of $1,500. The Gambling Control Division of Montana specifies that there are no mandated minimum reimbursement percentages for gaming machines on Indian reservations.
No public data is accessible concerning the reimbursement percentages on gaming machines in Nebraska.
NEVADA – Lake Tahoe
Nevada’s State Gaming Control Board discloses the slot machine reimbursement percentages for all south shore casinos over a year:
| Denomination | Reimburse % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 88.94 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.24 |
| $1 Slots | 92.55 |
| All Slots | 93.33 |
The north shore casinos yielded the following percentages during the same period:
| Denomination | Reimburse % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 92.81 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.40 |
| $1 Slots | 91.52 |
| All Slots | 94.29 |
These figures showcase the percentage of funds returned to players on each machine denomination, covering all electronic machines like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Las Vegas
In contrast to New Jersey, the Nevada Gaming Control Board groups slot stats not by individual properties but by regions.
The annual gaming revenue report divides the Las Vegas market into the Strip and downtown as major tourist areas.
In the same vein, there is a noteworthy locals market in Las Vegas, with casinos categorized in the gaming revenue report as the Boulder Strip and North Las Vegas areas.
When deciding where to play slots in Nevada, consider 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 reflect the proportion of funds refunded to players for each machine denomination. These stats cover all digital devices, including one-armed bandits, video poker, and video keno. The machines with the most generous returns are highlighted.
It’s evident that the machines in downtown Las Vegas offer slightly higher payouts compared to those on the Las Vegas Strip.
One can stumble upon even more lucrative returns at gambling establishments along Boulder Highway, close to downtown.as Boulder Station and Sam’s Town, in addition to the North Las Vegas region, which comprises the Fiesta, Santa Fe, and Texas Station casinos. These figures not only provide some of the highest returns in the Las Vegas area but also rank among the most generous payback rates nationwide.
NEVADA – Laughlin
Displayed below is the data compiled by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board indicating the slot machine payout percentages for all Laughlin casinos over a one-year span:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 89.11 |
| 5¢ Slots | 92.59 |
| 25¢ Slots | 93.44 |
| $1 Slots | 94.92 |
| $1 Megabucks | 88.27 |
| $5 Slots | 94.33 |
| All Slots | 92.15 |
These percentages reflect the money given back to players for each machine denomination, encompassing all forms of electronic games like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Reno
Provided by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, the following information highlights the slot machine payouts for all Reno casinos over a one-year duration:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 92.69 |
| 5¢ Slots | 95.10 |
| 25¢ Slots | 92.16 |
| $1 Slots | 95.38 |
| $1 Megabucks | 87.40 |
| $5 Slots | 95.06 |
| All Slots | 94.56 |
The provided percentages detail the money returned for each machine denomination, covering all digital games such as slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Sparks
Supplied by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, this data reveals the slot machine payout percentages for all Sparks casinos over a one-year period:
| Denomination | Payback % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 92.98 |
| 5¢ Slots | 97.19 |
| 25¢ Slots | 95.43 |
| $1 Slots | 96.17 |
| $5 Slots | 97.32 |
| All Slots | 94.55 |
The percentages represent the money reimbursed for each machine denomination, comprising all electronic games like slots, video poker, and video keno.
NEVADA – Wendover
Here, you have the information provided by Nevada’s State Gaming Control Board outlining the slot machine reimbursement percentages for all Wendover casinos over a one-year period:
| Denomination | Reimbursement % |
|---|---|
| 1¢ Slots | 93.41 |
| 5¢ Slots | 96.80 |
| 25¢ Slots | 93.34 |
| $1 Slots | 95.86 |
| $5 Slots | 96.39 |
| All Slot | 94.32 |
This data shows the money reimbursed for each machine denomination, covering all electronic games including slots, video poker, and video keno.
New Jersey slot details: The information below from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission illustrates the average slot reimbursement rates for the period spanning July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020:
| CASINO | REIMBURSEMENT | Online Casino | High RTP Slots Available with Casino Bonus Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgata | 91.39 | Register for Free | Blood Suckers: 98%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59% |
| Caesars | 90.84 | Register for Free | Starburst: 96.1%; Mercy of the Gods (Jackpot): 96.6% |
| Golden Nugget | 90.73 | Register for Free | Blood Suckers: 98%; Monopoly Megaways: 96.5% |
| Harrah’s | 91.70 | Register for Free | Jumanji 96.3%; Family Guy: 96% |
| Hard Rock | 91.69 | Register for Free | Starburst: 96.1%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59% |
| Tropicana | 90.46 | Register for Free | Blood Suckers: 98%; Secretsof Christmas: 96.7% |
| Bally’s A.C. | 90.88 | ||
| Ocean Resort | 90.08 | ||
| Resorts | 90.64 |
These stats showcase the overall percentages refunded by each casino for all their electronic machines including slot machines, video poker, and more.
New Mexico’s Indian casinos present a range of table games and electronic gaming machines. Moreover, slot machines are authorized at the state’s racetracks and at around 40 different fraternal and veterans clubs.
New Mexico gaming regulations stipulate that electronic machines at racetracksand brotherly/veteran organizations recompense at least 80%.
The Indian tribes in New Mexico do not publicly disclose the percentages of reimbursement for their slot machines, but the terms of the agreement between the state and the tribes require all electronic gaming machines to also recompense a minimum of 80%.
There are several Native American casinos located in upstate New York that offer traditional Class III casino gambling.
The agreements between the tribes and the state authorize table games and slot machines, including video keno and video poker. These machines do not provide cash prizes but issue a receipt that must be exchanged for cash.
Additionally, there are some Native American casinos that provide Class II gambling, which involve electronic gaming machines resembling slot machines but essentially function as bingo games, and the spinning video reels are for “entertainment purposes only.” There is no public information available on the reimbursement percentages for gaming machines at Native American casinos.
Below is data, as reported by the New York Gaming Commission, showing the slot machine reimbursement percentages for all the casinos over a one-year period:
| LOCATION | REPAYMENT % |
| Tioga Downs | 91.62 |
| Resort’s World Catskills | 91.40 |
| Del Lago | 90.94 |
| Rivers | 90.50 |
In October 2001, legislation was passed to allow the introduction of video lottery machines resembling slot machines at racetracks in New York. Officially named Video Gaming Machines (VGM’s), they are supervised by the New York State Lottery Division.
All VGM’s offer standard slot machine-type games, as well as keno in denominations ranging from five cents to $10. The machines accept cash but do not provide cash prizes. They issue a receipt that needs to be redeemed with a cashier.
The legislation concerning the VGM’s states that “the features for video lottery gaming must be designed in a way that provides prizes averaging no less than ninety percent of sales.”
Here is the data, as shared by the New York Lottery, indicating the reimbursement percentages for video gaming machines at each racetrack in the state over a one-year duration:
| LOCATION | REPAYMENT % |
| 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 houses two Native American casinos, both associated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the state, with whom a compact was made.
According to the compact, video gaming machines must repay a minimum of 83% and a maximum of 98%.
North Dakota features over 800 locations statewide that offer blackjack, with betting limits of $1-$25, benefiting charitable organizations.
There are also six Native American casinos subject to legal restrictions on various maximum bet limits: blackjack-$100 (two tables in a casino could have limits up to $250), craps-$60, roulette-$50, slots/video poker-$25, and poker-$50 per wager, per round with a maximum of three rounds.
The compact between the state and the tribes mandates that gaming machines must return a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 100%. However, if a machine involves skill, such as video poker or video blackjack, a minimum reimbursement of 83% is required.
Ohio voters approved a statewide vote in November 2009 to allow one casino in each of four major cities: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo.
Furthermore, there are seven racetracks offering video lottery terminals.
Below is data from the Ohio Casino Control Commission on the reimbursement percentages for the electronic machines at each racino and casino over a one-year period:
| CASINO | REPAYMENT % |
| 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 the Native American casinos in Oklahoma are authorized to offer both Class II and Class III gaming machines.
Most casinos only provide Class II machines that imitate slot machines but function as bingo games, and the visual spinning reels are purely for “entertainment purposes.” Some casinos also offer traditional Class III slots.
In any case, the gaming machines are not permitted to accept or dispense coins. All payouts must be made through a printed receipt or an electronic debit card. There is no public information available on the reimbursement percentages for gaming machines in Oklahoma.
The Oregon regulations allow bars and taverns to operate up to six video lottery terminals offering various versions of video poker. Racetracks can have a maximum of 10 machines. The highest wager allowed is $2.50, and the highest single payout on any machine is capped at $600.
While these machines resemble standard video gaming devices, they are classified as lottery terminals since they are regulated by the state’s lottery commission, which receives a portion of the revenue from each machine.
The machines accept cash but do not provide cash payouts; they issue a receipt that must be redeemed with a cashier.
According to data from the Oregon Lottery, during the fiscal year spanning from June 28, 2018, to June 25, 2019, the VLT’s demonstrated an approximate return of 92.34%.
Within Oregon, there are currently nine Native American casinos in operation. As per the governor’s office, responsible for overseeing the agreements with the Tribes, “there is no mandated minimum return rate for the Tribe’s machines. Each Tribe has the authority to set their own limits on their machines.”
Pennsylvania gaming regulations require gaming machines to reimburse at least 85%.
The following details are sourced from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, outlining the average slot machinepayout rates for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020:
| ESTABLISHMENT | REFUND % | Internet Gaming House | Best RTP Slots Offering with Betting Establishment Encouragement Funds |
| Parx Gaming House | 90.61 | Jumanji 96.3%; Starburst: 96.1%; | |
| Sugar House | 90.03 | Blood Suckers: 98%; Divine Fortune (Jackpot): 96.59% | |
| Hollywood Gaming House 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 features two spots for pari-mutuel gaming hosting video lottery terminals (VLT’s). These devices, even though looking akin to typical video gaming apparatus, are labeled as lottery terminals because they are managed by the state’s lottery committee, which acquires a slice of each device’s revenue.
While these devices accept cash deposits, they do not issue cash wins; instead, they generate a voucher that needs to be handed over to a cashier.
All VLT’s are factory-set to offer a minimum of six game alternatives: blackjack, keno, slots, and three poker varieties (jacks or better, joker poker, and deuces wild).
Based on statistics from the Rhode Island Lottery for the period of July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, the average VLT refund stood at 92.10% at Twin River and 91.63% at Tiverton.
South Carolina runs two betting cruises voyaging three miles onto international waters where gambling is allowed. Being in international waters releases the gambling vessels from regulations, enabling operators to establish refund rates without a mandated minimum.
Displayed here are figures from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming concerning the refund percentages for all slot machines in Deadwood over a twelve-month span:
| DENOMINATION | REFUND % |
| 1¢ Slots | 90.73 |
| 5¢ Slots | 93.56 |
| 25¢ Slots | 91.18 |
| $1 Slots | 92.58 |
| $5 Slots | 92.51 |
| Average | 91.05 |
Aside from the Deadwood wagering establishments, South Dakota harbors nine Native American casinos with no accessible data on the refund percentages for video gaming devices.
In Texas, there exists a sole Native American gaming establishment providing gaming devices centered around bingo. This venue also presents pull tab devices, bingo, poker, and a blackjack game with a house commission fee tied to the betting amount. The charge is pegged at 50¢ for bets spanning from $3 to $50, and $1 for wagers exceeding $50.
The casino operates 24 hours every day, and the minimum gambling age is 21.
Class II video gaming devices imitate slot machines but serve as bingo games, with the spinning reels purely for entertainment. No public details are available on refund percentages for any gaming devices in Texas’ Native American casino.
Washington state boasts 28 Indian gambling establishments with agreements with the state to present table games alongside electronic ‘scratch’ ticket games containing a fixed number of tickets consisting of winners and non-winners.
The Tribes are not compelled to reveal figures on slot machine refund rates. As per the treaty between the Tribes and the state, the lowest prize refund for electronic ‘scratch’ ticket games is 75%.
West Virginia has four parlour facilities and a resort hotel offering VLT’s. These VLT’s, resembling conventional video gaming machines, are dubbed lottery terminals due to supervision under the state’s lottery committee, which takes a segment of every machine’s earnings.
State legislation mandates a VLT refund rate ranging from 80% to 95%. VLT games encompass slots, blackjack, keno, and numerous poker variations. The minimum gambling age is 21.
Over a twelve-month period, the average VLT refund rates 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 gambling establishments are positioned on Native American territories, and the Tribes are not obligated to disclose refund percentages for slot machines.
However, based on the agreement between the state and tribes, games not reliant on player skill, like slot machines, must return between 80% and 100% of the wagered sum.
Wyoming’s Native American casinos provide Class II bingo-style gaming devices and classic Class III slot machines.
The machines do not pay out cash wins but provide a voucher that should be swapped with a floor attendant or cashier.
Players can place cashless bets using a ‘smart’ card by depositing money into the linked account. The machine then deducts losses or adds wins to the account balance.
No public details are offered on refund rates for gaming machines in Wyoming.
REFERENCES:
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.