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Hello everyone, this is Dana Nikolic. I’m updating this article on July 12, 2024, to include more current information, as slot machines have recently evolved from bonus rounds to ‘bonus buy’ features. Ten years ago, when this article was first written by Trevor Hallsey, players had to spin and spin … Continue reading →

The very first slot machines were strictly mechanical. Their operation depended on gears, levers, cams, and springs. Over time, a new generation of slots evolved that was electro-mechanical in nature, comprising motors, solenoids, and electro-magnets as well as the original moving parts. Then came the future—fully electronic slots, with their … Continue reading →

Anyone who spends a bit of time on the slot floor of a casino will hear players refer to machines as “loose” or “tight.” Loose slots are those that are paying out frequently or in amounts considered to be above average, while tight slots are the opposite, yielding less than … Continue reading →

Before the 19th century drew to a close, inventors came up with a great number of mechanical gadgets to test players’ luck and skill. Among there was a pistol-like device intended to shoot coins into a hole forming the bulls-eye of a target, a punching bag that rewarded strong blows, … Continue reading →