In sports betting, the point spread is a number set by oddsmakers to level the playing field between two teams and drive betting action on both sides. The spread relates directly to the margin of victory in any given game, as the favorite must win by that amount to cover the spread. 

If the spread is set at +7, the underdog must either win the game outright or lose by fewer than seven points in order to cover. For the favorite to cover, they must win by more than seven points.

The most common ways to cheat slot machines in 2024 are by using casino software glitches, replacing slot machine computer chips and by using fake coins. Risk disclaimer: Attempting or even conspiring to cheat at gambling is a category C felony in the United States.

Whether we are talking about physical or online slot machines, they all rely on Random Number Generator (RNG) technology to ensure fairness. The RNG is a sophisticated algorithm that generates random sequences of numbers, which determine the outcome of each spin of the reels on slot machines.