The history of the slot machine industry in the United States, like many activities operated by organized crime syndicates, is a story of shrewd entrepreneurism and opportunism functioning amidst a ...

Once upon a time, slot machines -- also called one-armed bandits -- could be found in many places across the country, even here in the Twin Cities. They were illegal under state gambling laws, but ...

The more you play slot machines, the more you will lose. It’s common wisdom, but still it bears repeating. I wasn’t three minutes into one of the slot tournaments that can be found throughout this ...