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by Denver Gambler on January 24, 2012

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In the last few years, the casino slot floor has undergone a transformation.  For most of modern gambling’s history, slot machines were mechanical reeled machines and the only goal was to get the reels to hit the right combination.  As slot machines adopted more and more technology, they became mini computers even turning in real [...]

Tagged as: Casino, Gambling, Movie, Slot Machines, The Hangover

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More Complicated Slots Aren’t (Always) Better Slots

Hot Hot Penny Slots

by Marc on July 29, 2011

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If there’s one thing that’s obvious any time you step into a casino, it’s that slot machines are  very popular and make the casino a lot of money.  Slot machines have been a casino staple since the 1950s and 60s.  However back then, they were there to keep wives distracted while men played the tables.  [...]

Tagged as: Gaming, Penny, slot machine, Strategy, Technology

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Who Has The Most Slot Machines In Atlantic City?

by Marc May 3, 2011
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The casino that has the most slot machines in Atlantic City really doesn’t come as much of a surprise to me, but it’s always interesting to see the information.  Most of the list of casinos and slot machines is pretty much equaled to the size of the casino.  So, it’s not shocking that Borgata would [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Casino, Gambling, Layout, Slot Machines

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1(800)Gambler

by Marc January 11, 2011

60 Minutes ran a piece on Sunday about addiction to slot machines and while they come off as very anti-gambling they failed to mention that if people need help they can call 1-800-gambler.  Here’s the video if you haven’t seen it. If nothing else, it’s worth it to watch PA Governor Ed Rendell get crazy [...]

Tagged as: Addiction, Casino, Crazy Eyes, Ed Rendell, Gambling, Pennsylvania, Slot Machines

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Global Gaming Expo

by Marc November 12, 2010

Next week is the annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas.  I first learned about G2E last year.  G2E is like most expos and where most of the gambling companies will be debuting their latest and greatest casino games. IGT was the first company to announce some of their new games.  Slots in their [...]

Tagged as: Casino, Gambling, Ghostbusters, Godzilla, IGT, Movies, slot machine

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New Slot – Wizard Of Oz Ruby Slippers

by Marc July 23, 2010

I was checking my twitter feed yesterday when i came across this this video for WMS Slots new Wizard of Oz slot machine – Ruby Slippers. I have a love hate relationship with nickle/penny slots, but this looks like a lot of fun.  Most of the WMS slots have similar features and I dig them. [...]

Tagged as: Ruby Slippers, Slots, Wizard of Oz, WMS

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Atlantic City Slots Keeping More Money Every Year

by Marc July 21, 2010

Atlantic City casinos have been taking a higher percentage of money since 2001 as per a study by Dr. Dave Schwartz at UNLV Gaming.  In fact, slots in Atlantic City are at their highest hold percentages since 1993. Casinos in Atlantic City aren’t holding as much from slot machines as they did in the 80′s, [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Research, slot machine, UNLV Gaming

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Harrah's Resort February: Machines

by Marc March 12, 2010

I played a lot of machines this trip to Atlantic City for a few reasons.  I caught a cold about halfway through my weekend and didn’t want to get others sick and also wasn’t in the mood to be around people.  I also didn’t do too well at the tables, so I decided to stay [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Casino, Drinking, Gaming, Grey Goose, Harrah's, Low Limits, slot machine, Video Poker

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Meadowlands Begs New Jersey To Let Them Have Slots

by Marc March 5, 2010

Meadowlands Raceway in East Rutherford, NJ asks state lawmakers, again, to allow them to have slot machines at racetracks in New Jersey. Assemblyman Vincent Polistina, R-Atlantic, said after the hearing that he felt the discussion missed the significance of Atlantic City. “I recognize how critical the complex is to New Jersey’s economy. In determining the [...]

Tagged as: Atlantic City, Government, Meadowlands, Racetrack, slot machine

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Pennies From Hell

by Marc February 25, 2010

I like to play slot machines and I know that the lower the denomination put in, the lower the payout.  I like to think of myself as a somewhat intelligent gambler.  Well, when it comes to the loud noises and bright lights of penny slots I become zombie-like and move forward slobbering for a new [...]

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Tagged as: Economy, Gaming, Las Vegas, slot machine, Strategy

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