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How slot machines work – and why you should think twice before playing them

  • Written by Anthony Frederick Lucas, Professor of Casino Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
How slot machines work – and why you should think twice before playing themA night at the slots. CC BY-SA

The gaming industry is big business in the U.S., contributing an estimated US$240 billion to the economy each year, while generating $38 billion in tax revenues and supporting 17 million jobs.

What people may not realize is that slot machines, video poker machines and other electronic gaming devices make up the bulk...

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