Slot players will get this, sometimes that big bomb symbol drops, and you’re already thinking “this is it,” but nope… no tumble, nothing connects. Then you sit there thinking, “Damn, that was close,” and next thing you know, you’re still spinning, chasing that moment again.
So what do you think, just coincidence, or a little design magic to keep us hooked? I know they’ll say it’s all fair and random, but you can’t tell me the devs didn’t factor this in when making the game. After all, nothing keeps a gambler glued to the screen like almost winning.
I think the title you gave this thread accurately describes one of the ways bookmakers get players hooked so they keep playing and spend all their money there, especially when it comes to slots, a game that caused me huge losses. It's a very sad moment to remember, but on the other hand, it's also addictive, just because of one word “almost”.