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this is definitely a smart move, I went to a casino in cherokee this january and blew nearly a grand in a weekend, I was ahead at several points and would have definitely rather bought a few ounces of silver/ 1/10 ounces of gold and pocketed it at a premium instead of "oh hey what more can I gamble and try to win" and then coming out with nothing. Ugh! Indian casinos are the worst for payouts, at least in AZ and OR. In my home state, back in the 90's, the state installed slots in our only three counties. Everything was tightly regulated. The state averaged 2-5%, I believe, after costs, so payouts were common and quite lucrative. I always set my limit at $150, which meant I sometimes only stayed 15-20 minutes before I was wiped out. But when I won... Biggest single pull payout was $6000, but I had many $600-1500 payouts. DE didn't offer the same ambiance as AC, but it seemed far fairer. The seniors certainly flocked from all across the Delmarva peninsula to visit. |
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Ugh! Indian casinos are the worst for payouts, at least in AZ and OR. You got that right, Traevin. The slot machines in those places are "tighter than a crab's buttocks"!  My wife likes to visit them from time to time but I don't really care for them. I like Reno and even Vegas but the local Indian casinos have such a lousy pay-off that I would rather spend the money on something that I enjoy... like the nice Acer laptop I just got.  |
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I would rather spend the money on something that I enjoy... like the nice Acer laptop I just got. Amen, brother! Heh! When we travel, the wife and I give ourselves ridiculously low spending limits for the casinos. True, we're usually in and out pretty fast, then hit a popular show and do dinner someplace fun. Believe me, I know it's not everyone's idea of how to live large...but it works for us.  It also makes buying that shiny new lens for the camera or gadget for the computer easier to justify.  |
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The 60-second updates are a meaningless gimmick when they're marking product up by 20-60%.
Oh, look, I made a killer deal by hitting the time right and saving $2 on a 0.1 oz of gold. Now I only need $48 more to break even!
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United States
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Wonder if one of the slots sells Virgin toast?
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Believe me, I know it's not everyone's idea of how to live large...but it works for us. Yep and that's all that really matters. Quote:
It also makes buying that shiny new lens for the camera or gadget for the computer easier to justify. That is for sure! It's nice to have some goodies now and then. That makes all the planning, waiting, and saving worthwhile. Heh, here I am, typing on my laptop while watching the Mariners beat the Twins... in the comfort of my favorite chair. The wireless N connection to my home network is working perfectly. |
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The last time I went to the casino in CT I saw the pull lever was missing from the slot machine, that's how long I haven't been to a casino. LOL!
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That's been a while, Mac. I don't miss the pull handles but I do miss the sound of coins jangling down into the coin tub when it hits a winner. The ones now just pay off with a paper slip that seems so dead and lifeless compared to the older machines. :-/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No levers and no cash except what you put it. I miss the coins and lever! Found some silver halves back in the day. I don't think any slots pay cash anymore
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I don't think any slots pay cash anymore It is still possible to find a few machines out there that do pay in cash. These are almost always in the smallest casinos out there or even small stores and gas stations and usually in out of the way places. Border Town in Nevada just across the Calif. state line on the way to Reno comes to mind. Nice place to stop for breakfast, BTW. |
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Yes they are most likely the only places. We did drive through Rt 50 and found some a few years ago. Neat road! Also some were in MT but none are near me on the east coast anymore!
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05/09/2012 9:16 pm
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I don't miss the pull handles but I do miss the sound of coins jangling down into the coin tub when it hits a winner. The ones now just pay off with a paper slip that seems so dead and lifeless compared to the older machines. :-/ Ever notice how payoff coins were always wall-to-wall nix? They figured flashing lights and lots of noise not only encourage that player, but others around him. Payout slots were designed for maximum coin drop onto a noisy metal surface. A slot is a glorified cash register. They could have gotten rid of the noise 30 years ago. |
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They figured flashing lights and lots of noise not only encourage that player, but others around him. Payout slots were designed for maximum coin drop onto a noisy metal surface. Yep, that and the occasional scream of WAH-HOO!! Three of my friends from work went down to Reno for a couple of days in 1998. We walked into the old Comstock Hotel & Casino and heard a VERY loud scream of WAH-HOO!! just as we came in. One of my friends snapped his fingers and said, "This sounds like our kind of place!". I really liked having dinner there. They had a $6 16-oz. NY steak with vegetables, cheese toast, and choice of potato. It was good too.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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All those ringing bells and whistles create a Pavlov's dog response for people in the mood to gamble. It definitely worked on me a couple of times, I'm ashamed to admit.
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes they do. I think a lot is in the key of C. I recall reading that way back about maybe 15 yrs ago
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