Screen Updates during game play

[globalgamer]

I have noticed over the years and especially over the last few days that while I am playing online slots sometimes the screen flickers or distorts in a way that makes it seem like an update. If that happend in a land based casino it would possibly mean they just updated the payout percent, which in some countries/states they can do without notice, while in others there are rules where they have to shut down the machine first or the screen must say update in progress etc. I am wondering with online casinos if this screen update appearance during play (while the reels are spinning) is a sign of something sketchy going on.  I have never once had this happen and then the reels land on free spins or anything good. It always seems to land on a 0 pay. And sometimes it seems like it happens after the first two reels look promising like a good outcome will be there and sudden update then nothing. Also after it happens things seem to go cold. And it happens lately (last few days) like every 3-7 minutes. This is not from any one game provider, it is from several, within one casino. I am running a high end computer with fiber internet so its nothing on my end. Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what this means (if anything) when it happens? 

[pinnit2015]

Can't say I've noticed  - on line I don't think there's anything that requires them to tell you about updates? They'll tell you anyway that it's just cosmetic...ahem.

My experience is

V1 - Normal

Too many people winning

V1.1 the next day

[ValDes]

On 1/11/2020 at 9:27 AM, globalgamer said:

I have noticed over the years and especially over the last few days that while I am playing online slots sometimes the screen flickers or distorts in a way that makes it seem like an update. If that happend in a land based casino it would possibly mean they just updated the payout percent, which in some countries/states they can do without notice, while in others there are rules where they have to shut down the machine first or the screen must say update in progress etc. I am wondering with online casinos if this screen update appearance during play (while the reels are spinning) is a sign of something sketchy going on.  I have never once had this happen and then the reels land on free spins or anything good. It always seems to land on a 0 pay. And sometimes it seems like it happens after the first two reels look promising like a good outcome will be there and sudden update then nothing. Also after it happens things seem to go cold. And it happens lately (last few days) like every 3-7 minutes. This is not from any one game provider, it is from several, within One Casino. I am running a high end computer with fiber internet so its nothing on my end. Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what this means (if anything) when it happens? 

IMHO, no need to unleash your imagination in seeking out misconduct on behalf of the gambling vendor and/or operator. Most probably the incidents are caused by issues with your video card, you should check your logs asap and  see if there are any specific records for overheating, etc... 

When and if a casino software is being updated online you would receive proper onscreen notification such as "Game Unavailable, try again later"or stuff like that.  

[cocopop3011]

I do think I know what you mean, sometimes my screen has gone like fuzzy for a split second but to be honest I've always put it down to my WiFi?

[Flatzem]

1 minute ago, cocopop3011 said:

I do think I know what you mean, sometimes my screen has gone like fuzzy for a split second but to be honest I've always put it down to my WiFi? 

for some people fuzzy head and blurry vision are caused by WiFi.

[MaklakovYukhim]

 

really, could it be connected with the screen itself?

[Drekken]

On 7/1/2020 at 12:00 PM, MaklakovYukhim said:

 

really, could it be connected with the screen itself?

maybe

[RKovacc]

what about frame update during the spin?

[imanorange]

I don't know I have seen "anomalies" of late on many slot on several different casinos I never witnessed before. The common denominator in every case is an error message or the game crashes and needs to be reloaded. Some have an error stating "problems communicating with casino account manager, ie how much you are allowed to win". 

In all of these cases, if you return to the game, the game play suddenly changes and the wins are almost nonexistent. It is as if the game itself was reset or something. Anybody else witness this?