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Must-Hit-By Guide
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A "Must Hit By" is a slot jackpot guaranteed to pay out before a specific amount, creating a strategic advantage. It can also be called a "Win Before," "Must Award By," or describe a specific prize range.
Strategy Deep Dive
When to Play
How the Feature Works
A "Must Hit By" (MHB) progressive is a special type of slot machine jackpot that is guaranteed to pay out before it reaches a specific, displayed value. This creates a unique opportunity for advantage play, where players can mathematically determine the best time to play for a positive expected return.
What to Be Careful About
- Suggested bankroll: use calculator
- The Hit Point: Be careful about the hit point. Some machines are "weighted" to hit very close to their maximum value, which can make them unprofitable even when the meter is high. Ainsworth machines for example always hit at a random point. If you find one Ainsworth $500 MHB at $450, it will hit at $475 on average (use the midpoint flag in the calculator then). AGS machines usually hit near the top (for that keep the midpoint flag unchecked in the calculator).
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