Video game slots and real-life slot machines are not the same. While they may look and sound similar, they are very different in terms of how they work and how much money you can win. Video game slots are based on a random number generator, which means that the outcome is completely random and not affected by the player's skill or strategy. Real-life slot machines, on the other hand, use mechanical reels and payout based on the position of the symbols on the reels.