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Liberty Bell.The Beginning of the Slot Machine.
German Immigrant, Charles Fey, credited with inventing slot machine.
In California, (especially San Francisco), in the 1890's, gambling was a popular type of entertainment. Many forms of slot machines existed at that time.
Charles Fey aimed at competing with these
existing slot machines with his "Liberty Bell". The "Liberty Bell" had many unique features that soon distinguished his machines.
Players liked the Liberty Bell, and any good establishment
gives the players what they like. The Liberty Bell was a big hit, and Charles Fey was given credit for inventing a "new"
standard in slot machines, that to this day has some
influence.
In the 1890's, slot machines can best be described
as semi-legal. By paying the players, slot machines were made illegal, and eventually banned in California. Charles Fey continued to produce his machines regardless.
He knew his machines were popular and that the end users
were the ones using his inventions illegally. Why should he
give up producing, when as far as he was concerned, they
were legal if used correctly?
He continued to produce and sell his inventions, and was eventually
arrested and fined.
It was never legal to produce or own slot machines
again in California as long as Charles Fey was alive. Production
was legal in other states and these producers often copied his
machines and sold them to his clients.
I wonder what Charles Fey would be thinking of doing in the year
2000 with Internet gambling and online casinos. Are we missing
out on the latest invention of the "Liberty Bell"?
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It seems like everyone wants to tell you a slot machine secret to
winning. If you've made it this far then you already know there are no
slot machine secrets. The computers random number generator determines a
win or loss.
With that in mind, there are sensible tips to playing slot machines
to reduce your chances of walking away from a casino flat broke.
Tip 1.- No matter what tip or strategy you use to play slot
machines, set a limit to how much you are going to spend before you
ever begin to play. Once you reach that limit, quit. Do not keep
feeding a machine in hopes of recouping any loss.
Tip 2.- Know the slot machine payout schedule. Two identical
slot machines can have different payouts. Play the one with the best
payout.
Tip 3.- Look for advertised slot machines offering 96-98%
paybacks. Casino's usually have a few banks or carousels of high
percentage payback slots.
Tip 4.- Play slots with your bankroll and not from the
credits meter. The reason is not that it makes a difference in
winning, but any winnings will increase your credits. This way, when
you run out of money or want to leave the casino, any credits you earn
are your winnings. If you spend all your money and use up all your
credits, you walk away with nothing.
Tip 5.- If your going to play progressive slot machines,
play the maximum bet. The odds on progressive slot machines are
higher, so when and if you do win, you want the highest payout
possible.
Tip 6.- Join the casino players club. Once you receive your
players card, always play with it in the machine. The casino rewards
players for time and money spent. Even if you don't hit the jackpot,
you may still receive free casino comps like meals, discount hotel
rooms, event tickets and more that are worth money too.
Tip 7.- Try to avoid slot machines with 4 or more reels
until you have built up a bankroll. Odds on 4 or more reel machines
are higher than the standard 3 reel slot machines.
Tip 8.- Play the slot machines you can afford and only spend
money you can risk losing. $1 slots payout more over time than 25.
But of course, there's no absolute guarantee you
will win more playing a $5 slot machine over a $1 slot machine.
Tip 9.- Divide your bankroll into the number of slot
sessions you plan on playing. If you are vacationing at a casino for 5
days and brought $500, spend $100 a day. You will enjoy your time at
the casino over the course of your vacation more compared to blowing
your wad all in one sitting and have no money left for the remainder
of your casino visit. People who do not do this are those who end up
maxing out their credit cards.
Tip 10.- Walk away when your losing and become irritated.
Playing slot machines are fun.and should be fun. When your not
having fun, it's time to go find something else to do. You can always
come back later.
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