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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on October 17, 2008
For a long time now I've been reporting here, and in my "PlayTime Las Vegas" blog, about the continuing rise in popularity of the penny slot machine.
There are a lot of reasons for thi...
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Gambling General
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on September 15, 2008
Here's a bit of information about the current slot machine payout situation; and a change of gears with something about Blackjack of which I was unaware.
A question has been posed regarding slot...
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Indian Casinos
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on September 2, 2008
The Native American Casinos continue offering unique gambling opportunities, and today we have news about a special slot machine available in California's, "Table Mountain Casino".
Th...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on August 20, 2008
I've been following the plight of proponents of slot machines in Maryland as they are blocked at every turn by people who oppose slots on religious grounds.
The photo above was taken in 2004 and...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on August 15, 2008
Speculations about slot machines and how they operate and are there any real secrets to winning on them keep coming up and make for interesting discussions.
When I walk between the rows of slot mach...
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Online Gambling
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on August 13, 2008
What happens in Vegas apparently sets the trend for what gamblers all over the world want.
Las Vegas is still considered to be the gaming capital of the world; and as such, any gambling fads or tren...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on July 27, 2008
I've often said that I don't understand how the people who run big businesses arrive at the decisions they make and I still don't.
For example, there's no doubt that the United State...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on July 25, 2008
As is the case in most of the rest of the world's casinos, particularly those in Las Vegas, slot machines are by far one of the most popular gaming attractions.
While player traffic in Las Vegas...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on July 14, 2008
Whenever I research something, whether it's an item I'm considering purchasing, a place I want to visit, or anything else, I like to gather as much information as possible so I can make an in...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on July 6, 2008
When you first walk into a casino's slot department it may seem as if there are hundreds of different types of machines, and there are, and there aren't.
The reason I say that is because whi...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on June 26, 2008
Everything in life gets more complicated as time goes on; but sometimes that's a good thing.
For many years slot machines remained quite simple. You stuck a coin in, pulled the handle, and stood...
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Gambling In Europe
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on June 25, 2008
We've had a lot of news about slot machines lately, from both online and bricks and mortar casinos; and why not, slot machines are still the most popular casino game.
In the United States, and n...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on June 19, 2008
A bit of enlightenment may be forthcoming in my home state of New Jersey.
Along with the rest of the country and much of the rest of the world, New Jersey is suffering through rough economic times, ...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on June 17, 2008
Whether or not the payouts are better on the higher denomination slot machines is a question that has been asked over and over.
As usual, when dealing with slot machines the answer is yes and no.
C...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on June 3, 2008
It seems that in Great Britain at least, there is a way to "beat" certain slot machines.
This in no way implies that there is anything sinister or illegal afoot but according to some Britis...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on May 30, 2008
Slot machines continue to intrigue people and everyone who plays them has an opinion as to their "honesty".
If there is such a thing as honesty regarding slot machine payoffs and jackpots ...
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Gambling In Europe
, Gambling Videos
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on May 16, 2008
This website deals primarily with European casinos and gambling but it's so entertaining that I think everyone will enjoy it.
This website, which is where I "borrowed" this video, will...
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Indian Casinos
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on May 15, 2008
No one has to tell a slot player that there are countless types of slot machines made by several manufacturers and that they are all vying for their attention and money.
But who makes the best or at...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on May 8, 2008
Despite the various myths and urban legends as to how "hits" on slot machines are allocated and controlled slot players insist that some machines are better payers r=than others.
There doe...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on May 2, 2008
The slot machine industry keeps on moving along with newer and more sophisticated machines to attract your attention.
Now there will soon be slot machines that do more than you could imagine and it ...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on April 23, 2008
Here's a story with roots in an Atlantic City casino, but the same thing is certainly taking place in casinos everywhere.
Every slot machine fan is well aware of the changes that are taking plac...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on April 3, 2008
The popular and yet sometimes mysterious slot machine continues evolving as more sophisticated computer technology enables casino personnel to make on the fly changes to the machines.
Although some ...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on March 26, 2008
You'll have to do some soul searching on this one before you decide whether or not to feel sorry for this guy.
He apparently did get screwed out of a slot machine jackpot in the amount of $5 mi...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on March 14, 2008
"The more things change the more they stay the same", is an old and usually true statement, but sometimes things do change with age and slot machines are one of these exceptions.
As time g...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on March 8, 2008
While Bingo remains popular in the United States and most of Europe it is no longer the favorite form of gambling in Canada.
Due to the decline in bingo revenues the Canadian Government authorized t...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on February 21, 2008
There are probably as many questions about slot machines as there are slot machines in the world.
Some of these questions keep coming up and after a while the answer, usually wrong, becomes a legend...
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Online Gambling
, Slot Machine Scene
by jim on February 5, 2008
Who says you can't be all things to all people?
"Microgaming", the world's largest supplier of online slot machines has just announced a trio of new platforms that combine the best...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on January 28, 2008
While it may be scientifically impossible to "beat" a given slot machine there are some basic rules to keep in mind so that you can be a smarter slot machine player.
I dug up an older arti...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on January 15, 2008
Most slot players realize that the vast majority of stories about slot machines are just stories without a basis in fact.
However, there are some stories or suspicions about slot machines that eithe...
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Slot Machine Scene
by jim on December 14, 2007
Source:www.theledger.com
Slot machines are no longer the sole province of the "blue haired" ladies as they once were.
Today's younger gamblers, raised on a diet of video games, comput...
