VP machine vs software

[ecxpa]

This may be posted in the wrong place and if it is I hope the moderators will move. My question is whether it is better to practice on the computer or an actual machine.

I am considering buying a VP machine to play on at home if I can find a good one that is legal for home use in NC. (it has to be 25 years old, manufactured in 1992 or earlier) I don't know if one even exists.

I know there is nothing like the feel of a real machine no matter how good the graphics and I think the games on this site are awesome......just wondering if anybody owns a VP machine to practice on.

[annuitywizard]

I've only been told it's not legal to own one. I live in Montana and was told old machines have to be surrendered to the state and destroyed. There's definitely a state law issue.

My only concern would be whether the old machines still use the RNG format like the ones you'd actually play in a live casino.

Near as I can tell this site as about as good as you can get for practicing before you put some real money on the line.

If you find a good machine I'd be curious to know how it works for you.

Good Luck!

[ecxpa]

VP machines are legal in many states for home use as long as you don't use them for gambling. Good point about the RNG though

[loldongs666]

i own a couple for home use, with TITO boards and whatnot. thinking about developing a trainer modification for the IGT game king platform that helps you learn proper strategy and charts results...