According to an annual AGA survey, the slot machine consistently is named the public's favorite casino game. But, despite their popularity, there are a lot of misconceptions about how slot machines work. The main point to remember is that each spin or play is a completely random event independent of any spins that came before it. A lot of the myths about the machines fall apart when you consider this fact. Learn more about how slot machines operate by downloading "Taking the Mystery Out of the Machine: A Guide to Understanding Slot Machines."