i usually just read the forum but, seriosuly i couldnt miss this topic...
Thats is very simple: in 2008-2010 owners of machines had the possibility of configue all (jokers, devils..etc) so owners were entirely responsible of what they did: if they were earning too much people leave, if they lose too much people make it close sim..etc..
Actually ALL machines are configured by SERVER as xpx said and the only choice owner get is to change the score..
So machines are configured by server and RATIO is made by CREATORS ONLY. AND actually i must admit that the cheat working VERY WELL: all machines are setted up to make people win when they start playing then make them lose all. Dont try calculate, or waiting other players to lose it WONT work, you got a ratio per avatar and you start by earning a little then you lose all. That is a massive cheat to attract people then RIP them all and totally. You dont believe me? we compared with some owners and players and its always same thing.
Than means that a little group of MAFIA creators are more powerful than ever. Everything is linked (dont seek mass differents owners its always SAME people with their alts who own all gambling sims) and only 4-5 big creators in SL have a monopoly on all gambling buisness in sl.
Honnest gambling creators and owners arent anymore in sl cause they didnt earn enought , still remains the uber cheaters ever.