The notion that slot machines located near the entrance of a casino are more likely to pay out is largely a misconception. Casinos often place these machines in high-traffic areas to attract players, but their payout rates are determined by the machine's programming rather than their location. Slot machine payouts are regulated and set to specific return-to-player (RTP) percentages, which means that, regardless of where they are placed, each machine operates on the same principles of randomness and fairness.