How to Play Slot Machines
In the not-so-distant past, slot machine players were second-class citizens of casino customers. The jackpot was small, the payout rate was poor, and slot players did not qualify for the kind of free bonus, such as free rooms, shows, and meals, which are usually given to table players. But the face of the casino industry has changed over the past few decades. Sports betting and Internet games are growing fast and are becoming a bigger part of the casino's revenue pie. But they are still no match for slot machines. Although the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has reduced revenue from commercial casino games in the United States, 63% of that revenue has come from electronic gaming devices and many jurisdictions, exceeding 80%. (The American Gaming Association considers slot machines to be "electronic gaming devices" and includes video poker.)stat racing and similar platforms in categories). There is a reason why slot machines are more popular than table games. It's simple: