I've noted several responses to the above post, but none really answered Charles' question.
There is no requirement for any manufacturer to use any particular RNG. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of good algorithms, and some (perhaps all) manufacturers have probably copyrighted their code. No matter. The RNG algorithm itself actually has very little to do with the randomness of the dealt cards.
See my recent response to a similar question in my VP Forum for more detailed information. (Go to www.OptimumPlay.com and click on "Video Poker Open Forum" at the left side.)
Dan
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"Charles" <fromthevault@yahoo.com> wrote:
Here in Nevada, VP is supposed to "mimic" an actual deck of cards.
Assuming this is true, my contention is that every VP machine in the
state should, or could, literally have the same RNG, and that said
generators would be practically inter-changeable. Even a Multi-Game VP
machine should not care what game it is allegedly dealing. Then some
sort of chip (frequently referred to as an EPROM) would govern the
machine's payback, depending on the game and paytable set by a casino.Now I realize there may be no absolute answer; I.E. an answer that
someone would easily bet their life on. But any input would be
appreciated.
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