1. The machines are controlled by someone in the back room. In fact every machine, video poker or slot, has a device which operated independently. 2. The machine will become cold if a mechanic opens it. In fact the machine will never ‘feel’ that it has been opened. Even if a casino person opens the machine he does it to clear or to refill the hopper of the machine. 3. Playing one and the same machine for a long period of time guarantees that you will get paid soon. In fact nothing can influence the time of payout. This game never influences the next one. It can happen that a 5-minute game will bring you the jackpot and several hours spent at the machine will result only in losses. 4. If you have a club card you will win more often. The player club cards do not affect the operation of the machine. Club cards will not help the machine to pay. 5. The professional gambler has a better chance than the tourist. Every player has the same chance of winning. The machine has no way of knowing if you are a tourist or a professional or if you are tall or short. The only edge a better player may have is his ability to choose the best cards to hold. First Nations Poker Jackpot.