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Casino Slots
When
you walk into a busy casino, the first thing
you hear is the distinctive 'ding-ding-ding'
of a winning slots pull. Periodically you
will hear the distinctive, happy 'clang' of
tokens dropping into the tray. Look up and
you will see row upon row of brightly lit
and colored slots machines, marching off
into the distance.
At one time, slots were regarded by casino
operators as devices to keep the "little
woman" occupied while her escort played real
games like craps or blackjack. As time went
on, of course, Slots became more popular
with men and women. With the increased in
popularity came an increase in profitability
and the casinos, quick to notice a good
thing, started to install more slots
machines in their gaming rooms. First by the
hundreds, and then by the thousands. Today,
slots dominate casino play, vying for space
with, and in many cases pushing out, the
table games. slots machines are now being
installed in racetracks and riverboats.
Casinos that are really just 'slots houses'
have sprung up all over North America.
Not only has the number of slots in use
increased, but the variety being
manufactured is stunning. The old three reel
slots machine has evolved into a plethora of
electro-mechanical and wholly electronic
machines. Payouts have increased from $25
jackpots to thousands and even millions of
dollars paid out on progressive slots. So
called themed slots machines based on games
like Monopoly or television shows or
entertainers like Elvis have gained
prominence on casino floors. The variety of
slots and payout combinations facing the
modern slots player is incredible.
For the occasional or average player, this
e-book will help explain some of the inside
story of slots and other electronic games.
For those who possess the discipline,
patience, and desire to play the slots on a
higher than recreational level, the
information contained here will be helpful
and profitable. |