5/27/2008 02:08:00 AM
Question: Do I owe income taxes on slot machine winnings?Labels: Slot-Machine-General
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5/27/2008 02:05:00 AM
An anonymous reader wants to ask if anyone can help with converting their Pachislo machine from credit to collect mode...How can I change my Pachislo machine from credit to collect mode? I can't locate any button/switch to do so. If my machine is permanently set in credit mode, can I have it modified? If so, by whom?If you can provide any answers, click on "Post a Comment" below.
2-Can I add an autostop board? Who would do this?
Thanks,
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5/19/2008 07:12:00 PM
Is it better to play the higher dollar slots? Like $2, $5, and $10's. Say if you had $100.00 which may give you the best odds?
Thanks Mike
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5/12/2008 03:28:00 PM
"Jogburg" sent me an e-mail today asking about the difference between a "Video Lottery Terminal" and a slot machine...Yes,Video Lottery Terminals are what the gaming industry refers to as "Class II machines". The Las Vegas style slot machines you're comparing them to are "Class III machines".
I would like to get a definite answer to what is the difference between a Video Lottery Terminal and a slot machine.
My understanding is that they are very similar, that is they are both controlled by the RNG.
Is it true that the VLT machines are nothing more than a scratch off lottery as such, that is. That they are controlled by the Lottery commission and not the Gaming commission, and that VLT have RNG's in each machine, but their outcome is determined by a central computer at the lottery headquarters.
Where as regular slot are controlled by a per-programmed RNG that is installed in each machine and that the RNG can not be tampered with or changed unless there is a malfunction in the chip/and or machine. And that the casinos, slot parlors, or racinos do not tie the machine into a central computer where they can change the outcome of the game in progress.
Thanks, I appreciate your response.
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5/12/2008 10:33:00 AM
MAC asks if anyone can help regarding a Triple Diamond Slot Machine, and a squeaky reel...I have an IGA Triple Diamond slot machine manufactured in 4/1994. The model # is B5136CFIW.Click on Post a Comment if you can help.
First question: What type or series machine is this? S, S+, or something else?
I was searching for a maintenance manual & can't find much regarding this machine.
The ultimate problem is with one of the three reel motors - the 3rd one (furthest right)squeels when it runs - far more often than not. I was thinking it needed lubrication, but am unsure of what type of lube to use, where it might need to be applied, or determine if the motor is going bad. About 1 in 15-20 runs, it doesn't make the squeel.
Any advise, insight, etc would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, MAC
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5/12/2008 10:29:00 AM
I live in Colorado and am planning to visit Las Vegas soon. In Central City and Black Hawk Colorado all the slots have gone from coins and tokens to vouchers...this sucks its boring! Have the Vegas Casinos done the same? Haven't been there since 1996.The answer is "yes" and "no". Many of them now print out tickets, mostly along the Las Vegas Strip. But go into downtown, visit the older casinos, and many of them still have the coin-dispensing machines.
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5/10/2008 09:31:00 PM
Taz asks the following questions, one about a slot machine called, "Reel Magic", and another about a computer program called, "Blue Shark"...Hey there, im currently living in Melbourne, Australia. I used to live in Greece a few years back and used to play on the slots there. The majority of them were called "Reel Magic". Ive tried looking them up on the net with no luck. If you have any details about the machines im talking about please forward it to me as i would love to finde one.Click on Post a Comment if you know anything.
Also, in Greece, at internet cafe's they had illegal; gambling programs installed on their computers, that if say a police officer or security guard walked in, the attendant would press a button at the main desk, and all the machines would go back into computer mode. I would really love to find an emulator of the program or something similar for some fun at home. All the slots and other casino programs that i have tried are pretty crap compared to the ones in Greece. The ones i played at the internet cafe's were called "Blue Shark". PLease help! :)))
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5/10/2008 09:29:00 PM
I have a sigma mech 3reel-IM model 13213 and am looking for a manual and schematics or where to look for info.Click on Post a Comment if you know anything.
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Roger
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5/09/2008 11:00:00 AM
I received the following question a few days ago...This is only my feeling and would like an expert to confirm if true or false. If you made a big or moderate win from a particular slot machine you should transfer because chances are that this machine will clean you up if you continue. True?The answer is "yes" and "no".
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5/08/2008 10:50:00 PM
How do you find loose slot machines?As for finding those loose ones, well, that's no easy task. Slot managers place their machines strategically to maximize customer appeal and potential casino earnings. Unfortunately, no two casinos do it exactly alike.You can read the rest of his article here...
It also isn't possible to distinguish loose and tight machines by look or type. Unless specifically advertised, such as, "98% return on these machines," two similar machines sitting side by side could produce radically different results.
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5/08/2008 10:28:00 PM
Paytron was equally created in 1992, when Smart Cards were just being developed. It has specialised in loyalty and cashless payment systems. Its primary objective was to devise a safe and easy payment system for slot machines. In 1994, it extended its system to the handling of all kinds of assistance for entertainment and hospitality customers. The card allowed the customers to collect prize points, get discounts, ease payments and get a statement of their expenses. In 1996, it first went online with its systems. In 1997, it extended its system to the handling of customer loyalty systems for any kind of store. In 2001, Paytron became part of DA Sistemi, a company of DA Group.This paragraph found here...
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5/07/2008 05:25:00 PM
I have an IGT Wild Diamonds machine, model # B51136CFIW manufactured in 4/94.Please click on "Post a Comment" if you can add anything.
Of the three reel motors, the 3rd (on the right) makes quite a squeeling/grinding noise, most of the time. Maybe one in 20 times it sounds smooth like the others. I'd like to think that it's in need of lubrication, but the inconsistancy of the squeel leads me to believe that maybe the reel motor is slowly failing. Is there a way to lubricate, where & how would I do that & what product should I use?
Is there some manual that applies to my machine that I can get a hold of? I found one that applies to S & S+ series machines, but I'm hesitant to purchase the book if it won't apply to whatever series machine this is.
Any amount of help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MAC
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5/07/2008 01:41:00 PM
3M's MicroTouch Capacitive TouchSense System upgrades touch-screen technology (now used on everything from digital music players to ATMs) by providing tactile feedback.Read the full article...
The system, which can be installed in new or existing slot machines, provides users with the sensation of touching a mechanical button when touching an LCD screen.
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5/07/2008 01:20:00 PM
Hello...If anyone has an answer to this, please click on "Post a Comment".
I understand that a "RandomNumberGenerator" or RNG is always running and when you hit the:play button it stops for however many numbers it needs for the winning combination on that particular slot....and the spinning of the reels is purely for your entertainment....they just "catch up" with the numbers the RNG has selected....
MY QUESTION IS THIS : Many video slots have an option of stopping the reels manually.....NOW...when you do that are you actually doing anything yourself or only making the outcome appear faster.......eh?
I am writing from the library so you need to send your answer to my personal email which is colpix65@yahoo.com.....thanks RR
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