AboutPhillip Boucher Expertise Author of the book, "Slot Machines: Fun Machines or Tax Machines? A Technician Reveals the Truth About One-Armed Bandits", ISBN 1-55270-049-6 published by Productive Publications under the pen name Ian B. Williams. I can answer any question related to the concept, design, marketing, programming, operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of slot machines, video poker machines, and video lottery terminals, and their related equipment and machinery, within the regulated gaming industry. I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER RELATED TO THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF GAMING MACHINES, INCLUDING QUESTIONS SUCH AS "I JUST BOUGHT A SLOT MACHINE AND IT DOESN'T WORK...". I can help dispel all the myths and misconceptions that have permeated the print and news media about slots over the years. I can also answer questions related to gambling addiction in general and slot machine addiction in particular. Each question will be answered truthfully, without bias, whether the answer is what the questioner wants to hear. I will not propagate the myth that there are secrets to winning or beating slots, because there are none. There are no methods or tricks or other such nonsense that a lot of people think there are. I`m sorry, but reality in regard to slot machines can be a big letdown! I won`t lead anyone on. Want to know the real truth? Just ask. I can also answer general questions related to casinos except for table games.
Experience I have over eleven years experience as a slot machine technician for two major North American casinos, one racetrack slot facility, and am a Certified Gaming Machine Repairperson. I am the author of, (writing as Ian B. Williams), "Slot Machines: Fun Machines or Tax Machines? A Technician Reveals the Truth About One-Armed Bandits", ISBN 1-55270-049-6 published by Productive Publications.
Question Should I ever gamble. "I will need to know how to protect myself from cheating perhaps depending on where I am". I plan on not gambling, but I may end up failing from time to time. Need to protect myself against to many losses should I go once a year on birthday. What are the best places to learn the knowledge and free wise, and best offers of discounts, and freebies, as I don't want to give out credit card info. on internet ? I have obsessive compulsive disorder, and they can take advantage of me, I fear. Plus I work for free, as a writer, and have wrote over 1,200 pages this year alone, free. So please offer me some free too, as I'm no slouch ! Thanks a multitude !
Answer Darel, if you have a problem gambling issue, you should avail yourself of your local Gambler's Anonymous or problem gambling counseling centres that you can find in your local yellow pages. If you feel you may slip even on one visit, then you really can't make that one visit. Phil
