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Old 07-30-2011, 10:42 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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It's a dollar machine that takes three dollars per spin "for the progressive." Newer five and twenty dollar bills don't work since it's a bit of a relic in the slot machine business from "the early 90's," but "$100′s seem to work fine."!

Someone is going to win BIG, will it be YOU???

I'd like to know the total amount of money into and out of that machine over the years. What a business...
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Old 07-30-2011, 11:40 PM
 
Location: Home!
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It's a dollar machine that takes three dollars per spin "for the progressive." Newer five and twenty dollar bills don't work since it's a bit of a relic in the slot machine business from "the early 90's," but "$100′s seem to work fine."!

Someone is going to win BIG, will it be YOU???

I'd like to know the total amount of money into and out of that machine over the years. What a business...
You got that right. I googled it, it is a pretty known thing, BUT that wasn't enough for me. I had to go there and see. So, since I have been here for a month and haven't been to the Strip, I figured...why not? Dang, it was so stinkin' crowded there...the Strip...now I know why I hadn't been there! Anyway, found the machine, no one at it, won $60 bucks and accidentally hit the cash out, which would have been fine with a ticket, but we had to wait for the girl to cash us out. She didn't take long.

BTW, we did NOT see ONE circle that gets you the $10K and the jackpot, even pass by. Hmmm. Also, it took our 20s just fine.

Thanks, MacGeek!!!!
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:06 AM
 
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How else does one get their money out of the machine without hitting the cash out button? Does everybody have to flag down an attendant to get their payouts? Maybe I'm just too accustomed to the newer ticket machines. Does this one spit out coins or what? I'm confused.
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:59 AM
 
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No coins. When you hit the cash out button, the light on top blinks and an attendant comes over. Probably a good ploy to get you to just say what the heck...just keep playing, don't feel like waiting. But, she was there within 5 minutes.
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Old 07-31-2011, 05:35 AM
 
Location: Vegas, baby, Vegas!
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I have a good feeling about this machine, call me crazy (as most of you have)
If you appreciate the tip (hint) A rep Point (hint) would be (hint) appreciated! (hint!)

Jonat(hint)han
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Old 07-31-2011, 08:56 AM
 
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The point McGeek is making is that the odds favor you on the Lion Share machines...by a lot. They are grossly against you on a Megabuck machine.

There used to be a set of professional video poker players who would go after the progressive if they become large enough to favor the better.
The odds favor you? I don't care what anyone speculates. You must be on peyote to think a million dollar+ progressive odds of hitting the jackpot are in your favor. Odds are probably better than megabucks, yes.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:10 AM
 
Location: 213, 310, 562, 909, 951, 952, 315, ???
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31 days until it is all mine.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:28 AM
 
Location: Beautiful Upstate NY!
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31 days until it is all mine.
One way or another...you're paying taxes. The residents thank you.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:31 AM
 
Location: 213, 310, 562, 909, 951, 952, 315, ???
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One way or another...you're paying taxes. The residents thank you.
Well, if I win, I am buying a house out there, so I will consider it an investment into my future.
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Old 07-31-2011, 09:35 AM
 
Location: Beautiful Upstate NY!
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Well, if I win, I am buying a house out there, so I will consider it an investment into my future.
Ok...but just remember that the "if" is a very small word...with very big odds.
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