I don't know....I use to think that there was some truth in that but I am leaning more toward the fact that any machine, anywhere will pay off when it is ready no matter where it is in the casino. I think that the casino puts the flashiest machines in the highly visible parts of the casino to add glitz but I have found the people are generally going to play the Wheel of Fortunes, The Price is Right etc because that is what they know so it really doesn't matter where they are in the casino because they will always have someone playing them. Their place in the casino has nothing to do whether they are loose or not. They will pay when the random generator says pay!!!!! Just my opinion! Good thread though and I look forward to reading everyone elses thoughts on this!