The venerable slot machine is undergoing a generational shift. For more than a century, since its invention by a German immigrant named Charles Fey in the 1890s, slot machines have required little ...

Anthony Frederick Lucas receives funding from the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The gaming industry is big business in the U.S., contributing an estimated ...

Slot machines are a feature of modern casinos, yet many players are unaware of how these reward-filled games truly operate. This is especially true for beginners, with the ongoing blast of symbols, ...

Slot machines are one of the most popular games in casinos, attracting players with bright lights, exciting sounds, and the thrill of hitting a jackpot. But have you ever wondered how they really work ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Brian Christopher is a gaming influencer with massive followings on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. When Gaming Arts, a gaming machine manufacturer, reached out to Brian ...

Nevada is on a 14-month record revenue streak thanks to its biggest moneymaker: one-armed bandits. But having too many machines has become a bad bet for gaming companies. Now the Goldilocks principle ...

The history of the slot machine industry in the United States, like many activities operated by organized crime syndicates, is a story of shrewd entrepreneurism and opportunism functioning amidst a ...