Dozens of YouTubers out there. A few of them are quite popular. For example, I don’t believe Francine Maric from Lady Luck HQ wins this often (I will explain later what happens there) because the casino has somehow modified the slot machines exclusively for her. It’s not logistically possible. Plus, it makes little financial sense to do so. The returns aren’t worth it.
But simple sponsorships to promote the casino as a brand? Sure why not. For online slots, sure it can be fake money too. Why not? The casino backend would allow one to do so. But, crushing RTP. Hmm, that’s a hard sell.
So, this “valid” question was asked by a Redditor on the same topic.
Do you think these popular YouTube channels about gambling are sponsored by the casinos?
I notice some of these popular slots YouTube channels have hand pays after hand pays every time they play. How is that possible? I only got one $1200 hand pay in my lifetime and that was after a losing $600 in another casino and I’ve spent thousands gambling. Are they paid by the casinos and only show win videos or do their betting strategies really work?
you’re wondering if those flashy YouTube slot channels are just casino puppets pulling the lever for views? Gotta say, it’s not a huge leap to think that. These folks spinning reels and hitting jackpots like they’re picking apples off a tree sure smells like a setup. I mean, casinos aren’t exactly charities handing out hand pays for fun. They’re businesses, and businesses love a good ad. Those channels screaming “big win!” every other video? Probably not just lucky. I’d bet my last chip they’re either cherry-picking their footage or getting a nice little paycheck to make the casino look like a gold mine.
As for their “betting strategies,” come on now. If they had a magic formula to beat the slots, they wouldn’t be sharing it with you for free on YouTube. They’d be sipping cocktails on a yacht, not filming in a smoky casino. Slots are random; RNGs don’t care about your “system.” It’s like thinking you can predict the weather by tossing a coin. Those strategies are just fluff to make the videos feel legit, like when my cousin swore he could “feel” the next big win. Spoiler: he’s still broke.
I’m not saying every channel’s on the take, but when you see nonstop wins, it’s about as believable as a used car salesman swearing the engine’s “like new.” Maybe check the fine print or their sponsorships next time. You’re smarter than falling for the highlight reel, aren’t you?
This thread also had a few meaningful responses from other people:
No, the casinos don’t target the influencer’s slot machine to make them win.
Changing the odds on a slot machine is not something they casually do, and targeting a specific person to help them win or lose would probably be illegal. Just think of how that would be abused if it was allowed; employees would conspire with friends to make them win.
Slot influencers usually play long sessions and then cut out the boring parts where they don’t win. If you switch machines every 10 or 15 minutes and play for 2-4 hours, you can probably put together a 20 minute reel where it looks like you’re winning big.
Casinos aren’t out there rigging machines just for some YouTuber’s highlight reel. That’d be a legal mess, like a restaurant spiking only your soup to make you rave about it. Too much paperwork, too many eyebrows raised. Conspiring with influencers or employees to fake wins? Yeah, that’s a scandal waiting to happen, and casinos aren’t exactly itching to get slapped with fines or worse.
Your point about editing makes sense, though. These slot influencers are basically cooking up a sizzle reel, not a documentary. They play for hours, hopping from machine to machine like kids at an arcade, then snip out the boring bits where they’re just bleeding cash. It’s like when my buddy posts his “epic” fishing trip on Facebook—two hours of nothing, but the photo’s just him with the one tiny fish he caught. Poof, instant legend. A 20-minute video of nonstop “jackpots” from a four-hour session? That’s not luck; that’s a good video editor.
Still, I can’t help but side-eye how cozy some of these channels seem with certain casinos. No rigging, sure, but maybe a little “sponsorship” nudge to keep the vibes winning and the slots spinning. You don’t think they’re getting any perks to make those flashing lights look extra tempting, do you? Just saying, nobody’s that good at editing without a reason to keep the party going.
Here is another reply that makes sense:
Sponsored in what way?
Some get paid to mention or gamble in said places. Does it matter if it’s a $25,000 check or payroll deposit, or if it’s $25,000 in free play? The people paying do own these casinos
It seems odd the casino manager for the el Cortez is always hanging around the VM crew. I guess he’s a great customer so it sorta makes sense to make him happy.
The majority cut the fat which is deadspins and losing. Seeing nonstop wins is not realistic. You new to gambling?
What strategies are we talking about working? If someone is trying to sell you on a foolproof strategy for slots or roulette, run.
That El Cortez manager hovering around the VM crew? Pfft, “great customer” my foot. That’s like saying the mall Santa’s just there for the kids. Managers don’t hang out for fun; they’re keeping tabs, making sure their investment’s smiling for the camera. Free drinks, comped rooms, or a little “promotional budget” to keep the crew coming back? That’s how casinos play nice while ensuring their brand’s the star of the show.
And yeah, you nailed it; those videos are chopped up like a cooking show. Hours of dead spins and losses? Straight to the cutting room floor. It’s like my aunt’s Instagram: all sunsets and desserts, no shots of her yelling at the cable guy. Nonstop wins aren’t real; they’re just the highlight reel. New to gambling? Nah, I’ve tossed enough coins to know the house always wins in the long run.
As for strategies, I’m with you; anyone peddling a “foolproof” slot or roulette system is selling snake oil. It’s like trying to game a coin flip with a “special wrist flick.” Slots are random, and no amount of “bet high, switch machines” nonsense changes that. If someone’s pushing a strategy that “works,” they’re either clueless or hoping you’re gullible enough to buy their eBook. You’re not falling for that, right?
Many people keep giving examples of Vegas Matt too.
Matt made millions in multilevel marketing (MLM) schemes, like Vemma, which got shut down by the FTC for being a pyramid scam. He was a big player, reportedly pocketing $7 million, and his son EJ was in on it too. That’s not pocket change; it’s the kind of cash that funds a Rolls-Royce and $10,000 slot sessions.
So when people see him blowing money like it’s confetti, they’re not wrong to wonder if it’s built on the backs of MLM victims. It’s like if a guy who sold dodgy diet pills started flexing a yacht; you’d question the vibe. His MLM history doesn’t prove his videos are fake, but it paints him as someone comfy with questionable hustles.
Matt’s open about getting free play and comps, like any high roller might. He’s said in interviews it’s his own money on the line, and casinos like Potawatomi back him up, saying he’s just a big spender with a big personality.
But when you’re pulling in $100,000 a month from YouTube ads, merch, and FanDuel deals, plus casino perks like $8,000 in free play, you’re not exactly gambling like Joe Schmo. It’s more like a business where losses are cushioned by revenue streams.
Think about it; like those Instagram influencers who swear by that “miracle” weight-loss tea. You don’t see them posting about the tummy aches or the fact it tastes like swamp water, do they? Same deal here. These YouTubers aren’t showing you the hours of losses or the “oops, machine ate my money” moments. They’re selling a dream, and casinos might just be the ones footing the bill to keep the dream shiny.