A new study shows how slot machines' “near misses” capture attention and how re-educating the brain can break the spell.

Slots have been one of the most popular casino games since the late 1800s, in large part because the basic idea behind playing them hasn’t changed. You give a slot machine's dials a spin, hit the ...

What is a progressive slot machine? Progressive slot machines have increasing jackpots each time a player spins the reels. For each spin, the game adds to the jackpot pool. This increases until a ...

Slot machines are one of the most popular games in casinos, attracting players with bright lights, exciting sounds, and the thrill of hitting a jackpot. But have you ever wondered how they really work ...

Today's question from a reader is typically what's on the minds of many slot players who wish to learn the truth about the games they play. Q: "I have three questions: 1. I like to play a three-reel ...

The venerable slot machine is undergoing a generational shift. For more than a century, since its invention by a German immigrant named Charles Fey in the 1890s, slot machines have required little ...

If you’ve ever played slots before – whether for fun or to make money – you’d agree that the game is arguably the simplest gambling option out there. And it is upon this ground that many of the ...

When you see fruit in slot machines, you must think to yourself how amusing that is. Indeed, fruit symbols are almost as refreshing and invigorating as tasting real fruit, especially when you get ...