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.