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Slot machines are still the most popular gambling method in nearly all American casinos and they are no longer the sole province of senior citizens.

The younger set has started to fall in love with slot machines now that the boring, three reel mechanical monsters have been retired.

Today's slots are noise generating, light flashing, music blasting, touch screen equipped, video game-like mesmerizing, multi-platform, interactive games, which are much more appealing to those who cut their teeth on computers rather than an "Etch-A-Sketch".

Here's a report on the latest generation of gee whiz slot machines coming to, or already at a casino near you.