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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Penny Slots | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Hope you can answer these questions.... Most casinos give comps and points for time and money ... A: Ed, glad I could help. As far as the casino staff being able to tell you about points and comps, I ... | |
| Penny Slots | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Hope you can answer these questions.... Most casinos give comps and points for time and money ... A: Ed, every casino or slot facility operator has their own determination of the amount of points you ... | |
| Slot Machine Payout | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to determine the correct payout on a Bally's "Bonus Times" quarter, single line, ... A: Tina, there is no way I can know without seeing the actual paytable as it is displayed on the ... | |
| Antique Gaming Device | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a small retangular metal box (6" tall) with a light that project 3 different images. The ... A: Sorry but due to the fact that the private ownership of gaming devices is a criminal offense in many ... | |
| payout... | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: At a local Oklahoma casino the casino was hooked up to one of the networked machines that had a ... A: Darryl, when a stand-alone progressive game or a linked progressive bank is removed from the gaming ... | |
| Keno Question | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I play alot of multi card keno. Namely IGT 20 card In the Reno NV. area. I'm told that the numbers ... A: Susan, all outcomes on all electronic gaming machines such as slots, blackjack, poker, and keno, are ... | |
| IGT/Barcrest 21 Gambler Machine | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 IGT/ Barcrest 21 Gambler Machines. These are both 2 coin 5x pay base games with the 21 ... A: Pete, thanks for enjoying the website, but I'm sorry, as per my profile, I do not answer any ... | |
| RAM Clears | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Good day Philip, If a Slot Manchine is RAM cleared, would it restart its cycle at the same point ... A: Ganash, if what you mean by cycle is the computed theoretical cycle of hit frequency, then yes, it ... | |
| diamond card | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Every casino or racino has diamond cards for players or something like it. My question is if you use ... A: Patrick, your member's card has absolutely no effect on the play of a slot machine. The only thing ... | |
| Payout of ballys blackgoldwild quickhits | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently was playing this machine and got the bonus round 20 spins at 3 x pay. during the bonus ... A: Patrick, without seeing the actual paytable as posted on the machine glass, the manufacturer's ... | |
| meter readings | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: my meters are recording a differant denomination than the machine. ie coin in records at 1 cent ... A: Steve, you will need to talk to your Audit department to find out the actual accounting optioning ... | |
| Ram Error Machine Freezes | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I was playing a progressive jackpot on a slot machine, my screen froze. I still had 5 free spins ... A: Chris, you do NOT have case and you should not be compensated one single cent. Any error, including ... | |
| Slot School | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Love your book lot Machines: Fun Machines or Tax Machines? Do you know of a slot technician school ... A: Les, glad you liked the book. Thanks. The only slot school that I am aware of is one put on by Randy ... | |
| Difference between Candle light and Super Candle light in Slot Machine | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the difference between Candle lights and Super candle lights in slot machines. ... A: Although candle light colours are standard across venues, the terms used to refer to them differ. ... | |
| addicts and gambling house. | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I am writig a novel and in one scene one character and his buddies are gambling addicts or heavy ... A: Ok then, I can only answer your question as it relates to slot machines. As far as heavy gambling or ... | |
| wheel of fortune | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: we hit three sevens on the top line and triple diamonds on the bottom line on wheel of fortune slot ... A: Yes you have exactly the same chances and odds of winning or not-winning whether you play tickets, ... | |
| always play max bet?? | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: we hit three sevens on the top line and triple diamonds on the bottom line on wheel of fortune slot ... A: Ricky, the outcome of any spin on a slot machine is totally random and is not related to how many ... | |
| Programing a Pot of Gold Slot machine | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: How is the payout percentage of a Pot of Gold slot machine affected by changing the progressive ... A: Odie, the payout percentage of any slot machine is calculated using formulas that include the number ... | |
| fruit machines | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: A: Paul, I'm assuming you're talking about a casino banning a player. Players are not banned for ... | |
| four card keno | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: is the chip in the 4 card keno gamemaker video machines set to just allow a certain amount of ... A: Dave, every single gaming machine, slot, black jack, poker, keno, uses a random number generator to ... | |
| training | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Where do I find training for slot machines. And how hard is it to learn A: James, training for slot techs throughout the United States ranges from non-existant to very ... | |
| slot machine percentage of payouts | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: what is the percentage of wining payouts of california indian casinos on their slot machines. they ... A: Robert, are you asking about each individual machine's percentage setting, or the number of all ... | |
| slot technician position | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: How much does a technician make an hour? My daughter and I are considering a course to take and then ... A: Chris, slot tech wages vary widely from area to area and from classification to classification. ... | |
| Slot Machine reels are out of sync. | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Red White & Blue Delux Model IB5036CFIW - Has rockets that bounce up or down one line when ... A: James, below are the reasons why I do not answer questions related to the private ownership of ... | |
| slots | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: my wife and i occasionally play the slots at dover downs. are we better off playing dollar machines ... A: Harry, you are better off playing a dollar machine than a penny machine. Traditionally, the higher ... | |
| Casino's good or bad. | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I realize that you are interested in gambling, but I would like an answer that is honest and ... A: Ray, the implementation of a casino into an area does bring many different aspects into play. The ... | |
| Design of Slot Machines | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know where i can find out more (in terms of reading materials) about how to design a ... A: Fletch, if you want to design a slot machine to achieve an "addictive quality" then you are in the ... | |
| Fair Gaming, Best Knowledge Outlets | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Should I ever gamble. "I will need to know how to protect myself from cheating perhaps depending on ... A: Darel, if you have a problem gambling issue, you should avail yourself of your local Gambler's ... | |
| problem code | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: bally 351-00, bally 5000 plus My slot machine has a problem, when I power it up a code on the ... A: Mark, my web page is intended to provide answers to questions related to how slot machines are ... | |
| Ballys Gimme 5 Slot Machine | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I privately own a Ballys "Gimme 5" Slot Machine- all lights are flashing but it wont accept quarters ... A: Kathleen, as per the notice posted on my profile, I do not answer any questions related to the ... | |
| Williams Jackpot Machine problem | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Had a problem that was narrowed down to the DOT power supply went bad. I replaced it and the machine ... A: Dave, place the CPU in the shop simulator and see if the same situation occurs. If so, you may need ... | |
| Scratch Video Keno | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm going nuts trying to find out exactly what the word "Scratch" mean on the Sratch Video Keno ... A: Ron, Scratch Video Keno is exactly that: video keno with a "scratch ticket" feel or bonus. These ... | |
| video keno RNG | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: playing a four card video keno game and just play card A for a nickle a game.It seems if one ... A: There are many methods of generating RNG's however they all must conform to the the algorithmic ... | |
| video keno RNG | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: playing a four card video keno game and just play card A for a nickle a game.It seems if one ... A: Daveyboy, no it is not possible. What you are seeing is something called Random Patterning, a human ... | |
| Percentage Payback and Random Number Generators | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Would you explain how the machines preset Percentage Payback affect Random Number Generators? ... A: Most gaming jurisdictions keep reviews of current machine percentages on a quarterly basis. So every ... | |
| Percentage Payback and Random Number Generators | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: Would you explain how the machines preset Percentage Payback affect Random Number Generators? A: Christopher, actually it doesn't at all. The game program itself has a number of winning ... | |
| repairing slot machines | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am an experienced, degreed Electronics Technician. I have always wondered how one becomes a slot ... A: Christopher, basically you look for ads by casinos and racetrack facilities and send in your resume ... | |
| Market for Texas Holdem Slot | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Assume we are capable of developing the best Heads Up Limit Texas Holdem software. Will slot machine ... A: Avner, almost all electronic gaming machine software is developed in-house at the manufacturers, and ... | |
| Designing Slot Machine Programs | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I would like to learn how to design slot machine programs,hopefully as a future occupation. Are ... A: Steve, the answer is "no." To actually design Electronic Gaming Machine programs you need degrees in ... | |
| Game King video Keno | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: are the game king/gamemaker five cent video keno/poker machines still being made?This machine has ... A: Dave, the denomination of machines is selected by the venue and not by the manufacturer. Option ... | |
| Randomness of Slot Machines | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I am currently reading a book,"Beat the Slots" written by Marten Jensen. He states that all outputs ... A: Robert, every single spin of a electronic gaming machine, whether it has reels or a video screen, is ... | |
| ceronics 2093/xx93 | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: i can remember from my tech days back 1n 1994 to 1999, that the ceronics boards had to "programmed", ... A: All right, Jurie, in that case, since it is a newer monitor, simply swap out the monitor with a good ... | |
| Best Video Slot Machine ? | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Any contenders for the wheel of fortune video slot machines? Best video slot machine? Donald ... A: Don, popularity is subject to whom you ask. Right now, the anticipated release of the EBAY video ... | |
| video Keno | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: are numbers really random I have spent $1000's and many hours chasing on 20 cards keno and semm only ... A: Yes, keno numbers are really random. All gaming machines generate random numbers that have been ... | |
| Indian casino slots | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: What does the bingo card at the top of the machine mean? How do I interpret how it works and does it ... A: Lloyd, you will have to give me more information. Is this a reel or video slot machine? What is the ... | |
| Progressive slots | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: How do you play a progressive slot machine? Like Wheel of Fortune? A: You play a progressive slot machine exactly the same way you would play any gaming machine. ... | |
| Slot Mach - Useful Life | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: How long is the Asset Useful Life of a Slot Machine - given the rapid changes in developing ... A: Rich, over the years the implementation of newer plaforms of gaming machine design have been coming ... | |
| slot machines | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: i hope you will understand my english, my native language is spanish but i will try to do my best in ... A: Maria, the first thing you need to do is contact a local chapter of Gambler's Anonymous, or look for ... | |
| Slot Machine | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with a Williams 550 slot machine. it will not accept coins. I have changed the coin ... A: Jefferson, in that case consult the service manual for the machine and trace the path from the coin ... | |
| slot machines | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: my problem is when i used to switched it on sometimes a alarm sounded but if i switched it off and ... A: Here are the reasons I do not answer questions about privately owned slot machines: -I get hundreds ... | |
| progressive slot winner | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: Is there any specific percentage of winnings paid when a progressive slot winner wants to be paid ... A: Bernice, I understand your situation. I know of many people who have won progressives, however, the ... | |
| progressive slot winner | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: Is there any specific percentage of winnings paid when a progressive slot winner wants to be paid ... A: Bernice, this is a question that you must ask a lawyer who is familiar with this type of win. Every ... | |
| video poker | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I know each individual "hand" is dealt from the standard 52 card deck but I was wondering if the ... A: Tami, for video poker, the machine generates ten random numbers and then looks these numbers up on a ... | |
| Club fruit machine | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: i have a cops n robbers Bell machine £250.00 Jackpot 19/04/1999 an error code 19 came up and i ... A: Steve, please see similar questions and my answers in the previous questions section. Essentially, ... | |
| Bally Slot Machines | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a Bally E-1208-7 manufactured on 7/20/81. I am not sure where the serial number is located. ... A: Matt, that information is on the profile page. You can try calling Bally Gaming but they only deal ... | |
| ithaca 950 printers | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: at the casino i work at as a slot tech, we have been having problems with the ithaca epic 950 ... A: James, I need to know what make and model of machine the printer is being used in, and whether it's ... | |
| 1987 IGT 25 cent poker machine | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Have have a problem , I hope you can help me with? I have a battery for my machine and I don't know ... A: Jill, I do not and will not answer questions regarding privately owned slot machines. Please search ... | |
| Coin not accepted in my slot machine | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a double diamond nickle slot machine and the coin acceptor stopped taking nickles. Now the ... A: Derick, again sorry, but I am unable to provide any information on privately owned slot machines, ... | |
| 1987 IGT 25 cent poker machine | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: Have have a problem , I hope you can help me with? I have a battery for my machine and I don't know ... A: Jill, sorry but I can no longer answer questions regarding the private ownership of gaming machines. ... | |
| Question About Pre-Hire Test | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I applied for Slot Technician position at Foxwoods Casino. I need to take some kind of ... A: Besian, although slot machines are computer controlled they are very specialized electronic ... | |
| Can you direct me? | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: As you don't answer questions regarding privately owned machines, can you direct me to where I can ... A: Julie, sorry, no I can't help you. The subject of privately owned slot machines is not a matter I ... | |
| Picking Icons | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: On slots which have you select icons to determine prize, is the prize predetermined, or is it a ... A: Diane, yes, free spins in bonus round are random as well. There are no predetermined payouts. Each ... | |
| Picking Icons | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: On slots which have you select icons to determine prize, is the prize predetermined, or is it a ... A: When a machine gives you a selection of bonus graphics, it has generated randomly the prize values. ... | |
| Fixing my slots | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: 1. I have a Takasky slot about 8 years old. It needs plug-in panel lights. I tried miniature ... A: Alfred, sorry but I do not provide any information on the repair of privately owned slot machines. I ... | |
| slot machine addiction | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I, who are in our early 50's, had never, ever gambled in our lifetime, until the summer ... A: Gary, have you read any of the books about how to win or beat slot machines or have you seen any ... | |
| Konami upright reel, | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Salutations, All right, Last week, we converted two konami slots, these are multi line, reel ... A: Jesse, replace all the com and game chips that were hot. If everything has been swapped out, then it ... | |
| Video Poker Functionality | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: I do understand that VP machines are random in a sense. I guess my question is more in the lines of ... A: Jeff, vidoe poker machines use only one 52 card deck, unless they also have jokers in them. As such ... | |
| Video Poker Functionality | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have heard that there are different regulations regarding Video Poker machines in Vegas casinos ... A: Jeff, every gaming establishment on the planet is under a governmental jurisdictional regulatory ... | |
| slot machines r n g | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: what is meant by the term r n g what does it stand for A: Sal, RNG stands for Random Number Generator, which is the computer program that generates random ... | |
| IGT 5 x pay will not start up. | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a IGT 5 x slot wild cherry 1984 model. When I turn it on, all the lights come on, the wheels ... A: Tom, I no longer answer questions regarding the private ownership of slot machines. Ian Ian B. ... | |
| bally E2000 slot machine | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I own a bally E2000 slot machine that has an error code of 71 000. Ive checked the reel mech and ... A: Bob, I no longer answer questions regarding the private ownership of slot machines. Ian Ian B. ... | |
| Previous Sigma B9 question | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Ian. I asked you about a mother board and CRT for a Sigma B9 video poker machine. I noticed on ... A: Jeff, I no longer answer nor provide any type of service regarding the private ownership of slot ... | |
| slot machine | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: The problem that i have is that there is no mechanisms in the back to collect any money or pay out ... A: Thomas, I no longer answer questions related to the private ownership of slot machines. Ian Ian B. ... | |
| Slot Machine Odds | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: From a game design point of view how do you calculate the odds for a mulit-line slot game? I know ... A: Warren, the answer you seek would take too much time to go through. Designing the odds for any slot ... | |
| Slot tech training-Where to start? | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I'm interested in becoming a slot tech with the ultimate goal of working on a cruise ship. I'm a 43 ... A: Nancy, I have no experience with any slot tech courses that are on the internet and have no ... | |
| Video Keno | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: My friend contends that we must constantly change the numbers ot win consistently. I disagree and ... A: Henry, your're right. It doesn't matter in the slightest what numbers you play, when you play them, ... | |
| LEARNING SLOTS | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I'M IN THE PA. AIR NATIONAL GUARD. I'M JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILA. AND MY BASE IS CLOSING IN 4 YEARS. I ... A: Andrew, see my previous answers to the same question. Ian Ian B. Williams, author of "Slot ... | |
| Theoretical slot return | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: Id like to know the exact theoretical return for a $25 slot progressive at a local casino. Assuming ... A: Bobby, the theorectical hold or pay percentages are whatever the regulating jurisdiction and the ... | |
| williams dotmation | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: To me this is not a repair I just want to know what a dot fail code is up in the dotmation display ... A: Paul, I am only answering questions reguarding the design and operation of slot machines to dispel ... | |
| Slot Tech | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I would like to become a slot tech. Where are there schools to learn to become a slot tech? I am ... A: Tim, first you need a background in basic electronics from your local school or college. The only ... | |
| video poker | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: my friend and i play on an old royal flush omega video machine, that has a double option after you ... A: Jason, the machine does not let you win based on percentage. In fact the machine does not let you ... | |
| Williams 360 | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: Ian, they are not on the floor yet but they will be if i can get them to work. They will be in ... A: Preston, which coin out meters are you talking about. The soft, hard, or data meters? Any coins out ... | |
| casino comp | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm going to stay at the Goldstrike Casino for one night only in mid September with friends and I've ... A: Bridget, "comp" originally meant "compensatory" and was used by casinos to rectify bad situations, ... | |
| info for techs | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I am a new slot tech. I have about 10 months experience under my belt. I am looking for materials ... A: Brandi, read every service manual repeatedly for every piece of slot related equipment you have. ... | |
| clear ram | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: How do you clear the ram on a summit systems slot machine ? A: Robert, never worked on a Summit Systems machine. But if it is a modern electronic slot, you will ... | |
| slot question | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4th of July slot machine from Vegas airport. I don’t know the part names, so I will try my ... A: Derek, you will need to remove the reel strip and put the machine in either paytable or reel strip ... | |
| Resetting a summit slot | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me in order how to reset a summit slot machine Model no# S-3231-90 A three coin one & ... A: Rob, never worked on a Summit machine. What exactly is happening with them? What are they doing? Is ... | |
| Is this a demo mode | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Not sure if you can answer questions on UK machines, but I have been unable to find the UK site that ... A: Kevin, never worked on a QPS machine so know nothing about it. It seems that it may be in a test ... | |
| Sigma Smokin Sevens 3 reel | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: How do I try a ram reset? I am pretty knowledgable. I have no manuel. I would like to do a ram reset ... A: Brian, to do a RAM Clear you will need a set of RAM Clear and SET chips/cards from the manufacturer ... | |
| how one become a slot machine tech. for a casino | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Ian, I live in Pa. Is there a tech school or do you just apply with a casinos? A: Shawn, you will need a background in electronics training and experience, preferably repairing ... | |
| Sigma Smokin Sevens 3 reel | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sigma Smokin Sevens Model SG 150B Quarter 3 reel slot machine. I hai 4000 quarters on it. ... A: Brian, there could be at least eight or nines that could be causing the problem. It seems to be ... | |
| Stopping the reel | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: It's been said that slots are preprogramed.A lot of machines can now be stopped by either hitting a ... A: Micheal, no, you have no control over stopping the spin. When you push a button or touch the screen, ... | |
| slot machines | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bally 5000 Plus Black Gold 7 slot machine(probably about 25-30 years old). It was working ... A: Les, the machine most probably needs a RAM Clear. You will have to talk to your contact in Vegas to ... | |
| double bonus video poker | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: i recently visited a casino which had an 80 to 1 (400 for max coins) instead of the common 50 to 1 ... A: Rich, I have nothing to do with strategy play on poker machines. You will need to check out a ... | |
| Advice / Tips on two slot machines | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Ian, many thanks for your reply. I am not playing fruit machines for any monitary gain (hence why i ... A: Oliver, please forward to me the answer you are refering to and I will try to help. Ian Ian B. ... | |
| Williams Error Code | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a machine that had 2 smoked boards, video and CPU (that’s a long story) anyway I replaced ... A: Mike, it a RAM Clear problem all right. The info on the boards does not coincide with the info on ... | |
| video slot machine | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: On video slot machines that allow you to stop one or more wheels by hittng the bet, repeat button, ... A: Good question, Bob! No, you are not changing the outcome at all. You have no control over the slot's ... | |
| fruit machine alarm | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I bought a fruit machine of ebay nearly a year ago, it sold as broken. It is a monopoly delux fruit ... A: Jen, what exactly happens to the machine step by step when you turn it on? Are there any messages or ... | |
| Fruit Machine error | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I recenly went to turn on my gambling machine that had not been on for roughly 1 year to find a loud ... A: Andrew, check reel number one. Are the optics dirty? Are the hold and spin voltages at the proper ... | |
| SLOTS MACHINES | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY WAY ONE SLOT MACHINES THAT I WOOD HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING ON? ... A: Johanna, there are no ways in which to better your chances of winning on slots. Please read over ... | |
| Slot Machine Lock | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: We have a Bally slot machine. The model number is 1114-23. The lock appears to be askew and the key ... A: Charles, slot machine locks are manaufactured by specific companies that are licenced to sell to ... | |
| IGT Double diamond machine | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I had it serviced and noticed when the tech left the bill slot is not lit and does not accept paper. ... A: Have you reset the BV? Does it cycle properly? Made sure the cashbox is pushed all the way back in ... | |
| Slot Machine | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I was given a slot machine made by OlympiaCo.Ltd. Model"Olympia Evolution Model. The machine is open ... A: Bob, these keys are very specific to the gaming industry and are available only to licenced gaming ... | |
| Slot Machine trouble | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I took out the mother board and removed the COM chip for 5 minutes reinstalled and pushed the small ... A: Eric, I can only guess but it sounds like the board may need a RAM Clear to clear out all the ... | |
| Slot Machine trouble | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a double diamond slot that will not reset from last winning numbers. It will go thru the ... A: Eric, I need a lot more information to help you. What are on the display panels when it resets? Are ... | |
| NICKELS STICK | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bally 5000 plus cold cash nickel slot machine. The nickels got stuck so I had to get them ... A: Vicki, I need to know exactly what type of coin acceptance device is being used in the machine. ... | |
| Advice / Tips on two slot machines | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: My local arcade has two cheap (10p stake) gamblers which I enjoy playing but was wondering fi you ... A: Oliver, they are absolutely no ways in which to turn the odds of slot machines in your favor. In ... | |
| change to quarters | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased an amusement slot machine. Its chinese with a boy holding a car stearing ... A: Brian, I have no idea. The only slots I have experience are (all manufactued after 1996), Bally, ... | |
| Bally Black Rose Slot Machine | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Similar to one you have been asked before but would like to clarify. SLot Machine was working fine ... A: Steve, the 81 code is for low battery voltage on the CPU. Whenver a battery is changed, the E2 loses ... | |
| 1 coin or max out coins on slots? | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I was curious as to whether it is in the bettors favor to only bet one coin per spin or max out the ... A: Jay, the machines doesn't care how many coins or lines you play until it has finished generating the ... | |
| Candle light on top of the slot | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I remember in G2E, I heard someone spoke about the Candle light (Yellow and white one) has a ... A: Gordon, the candle light is a mostly worldwide peripheral used on slot machines, but the flashes and ... | |
| need help | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: its a reel fruit machine. called magic carpet, by bwb barcreast. nothin on it boots up at all exept ... A: Wayne, I've never worked on a Barcrest other than the very few IGT/Barcrest machines we had for a ... | |
| Summit slot machine | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: it is a summit systems inc. 25 cent 3 coin machine the old coin only play machines.I know nothing ... A: Doug, never worked on a Summit machine so i know nothing about these machines. First, you should see ... | |
| Repairing slot | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: Ian Thanks, tried to send you a email on web-sit it just comes back as bad address. phil- ... A: Philip, try ibwilliams18@hotmail.com. However, I am getting mail at ibwilliams@lycos.com. Try both. ... | |
| Repairing slot | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a Cssio Electronics slot modal # 74730105.5m . I have no books on it, can find anyone to ... A: Philip, could you rephrase your question for me? Thanks. Ian Ian B. Williams, author of "Slot ... | |
| Problems with my Stampede machine | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a Jackpot Stampede Deluxe machine, and I have 2 questions. First, how do I remove the bills ... A: Dan, to remove the bill you will have to open the bill door and remove the bill cassette, then ... | |
| payout | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: How can i change the payout percent on my Sigma sg 50B and Sigma 150B slot machines? A: Fred, you will need to get new game chips. You can contacting Sigma, but if you aren't a regulated ... | |
| need help | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: i brought a fruit machine of my freind, i got it home and it was workin ok. i left it on and went ... A: Wyane, try turning the machine off then on again. Does it boot up properly? Where in the boot ... | |
| video poker paytables | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I live in Vegas and play VP several times a week, mostly 8/5 bonus poker.My question is.....is there ... A: Jim, percentage is strictly an accounting figure and has no bearing whatsoever on the player, and ... | |
| new casino card game | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I have come up with a new card game. As of now i have not applied for copyright, patent protection ... A: Randel, I'm a slot tech, not a lawyer. You need a lawyer, sorry. Ian Ian B. Williams, author of ... | |
| igt s | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: i have a double diamond and was wondering if the hopper could be bypassed so i dont have to run ... A: Jason, to bypass the hopper you would have to jumper the wires of the bow plug of the machine to ... | |
| multiple game video poker | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I play dueces wild bonus poker and double bonus video poker. Many machines offer both games. As luck ... A: B., yes the same cards would have come up. The machine doesn't care less what game you are playing ... | |
| Empire Games Pinball Fruit Machine | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Our fruit machine had been stood unused for quite some time and has only just been plugged back in. ... A: Jilly, the power supply is the main box that the power cord from the wall socket goes into, either ... | |
| slot machines | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I usually play quarter machines, and I d like to know if it is harder to hit some decent mid level ... A: All slots, whether straight pays or times pays, are all designed around odds. The odds of hitting ... | |
| my fruit machine needs repairing! | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: when machine is turned on the screen goes blue and has lines through the screen. just wondered if ... A: Well, you can take to a computer or electronics repair shop and see if the monitor is bad. If so, ... | |
| Wheel of fortune progressive slot payout table | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: williams, Please tell me aproximatly what the payout should be for a wheel of fortune double ... A: Karl, paytables for machines are dependent upon the game chip program number, the casino, and the ... | |
| Slot tech | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm interested in becoming a slot technician. A local horse track was recently approved for slots ... A: The only one I know of is at www.slot-techs.com however I've never been there, never seen the ... | |
| Beloved slot machine broken | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: We bought a wonderful 1996 Mayday Cluedo slot machine to play at home about four years ago and it ... A: Jo, it sounds like you have a short in the power supply circuit. The first thing you should do is ... | |
| slot machine | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: how do i convert a slot machine that accept slugs to accept quarters A: Mike, it all depends on the make and model of the coin accpectance device used by the machine. Some ... | |
| Bally Slot Problem | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: Williams, We have a Bally "Stars and Bars" machine. We are getting an "83 F" error. When I ... A: Bill, you now have huge useless paperweight, the perils of private slot machine ownership. ... | |
| Williams slot - 1996 | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: Williams, I recently acquired a beautiful Williams 400 model slot machine titled "Leapin Lizards". ... A: Lee, the "stacker out" tilt means that there is no cashbox in the housing, or if the cashbox is ... | |
| Aristocrat regal super 22 Not paying out | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: For a layman is it a difficult task or would i require an expert to do it many thanks for your help ... A: Adrian, to do a paytable test you need a copy of the "percentage and reel" sheet specific to the ... | |
| Fruit machine not paying out | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: !! my grandad removed the 3 reels and 3 Discs !!! to remove the adhesive.Machine is working fine but ... A: Adrian, the only source of manuals that I know of would be from the manufacturer, but I don't know ... | |
| Bally 5000 repair | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Ian, I own a Bally "California Dreaming 3 reel" manufactured in 1995. I was getting an error 81 and ... A: Kevin, you will need to get an expert to do a RAM Clear procedure on the machine. Essentially, the ... | |
| power source | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me where i can buy the T2 that is in the williams power source model PU110-31A ... A: Diego, you will need to contact Williams to even see if they would supply you with the part or refer ... | |
| piggy bankin slot machine repair | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: WE HAD A POWER FAILURE AND MY SLOT MACHINE STOPPED. THE PLACE WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TOY SAID IT IS ... A: Shirley, the problem with your slot could be anything from from a fried chip, to a simple capacitor. ... | |
| Sigma B-9 video poker machine | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: I have searched high and low looking for some info on this machine.Hopefully,this is the place. When ... A: Brian, no help with the manual, sorry. You can try to contact the manufacturer. For the lights, ... | |
| book/hopper | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: i just got a joker wild machine and i thought your book told you how to fix them. from what i can ... A: Mary, sorry, my book is only about how slot machines are designed and operated, and how not to ... | |
| CDS SLot Machine Repair | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: I recently obtained a Easy Street Slot Machine, made by Casino Data Systems. I am getting a GDD ... A: Steve, I am not familiar with CDS slot machines at all. We did not have them in our jurisdiction. My ... | |
| 1984 Ballys Electro-Mech. 3-reel Slot Machine | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: My machine powers up and works perfectly for several hours and after that the relay behind the coin ... A: John, I have no experience with electro-mechanical slots, only fully electronic machines. However, ... | |
| Summit modified Bally 5-cent slot machine | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: Ian, Last month (3/10/06 to be exact), you helped me with a question pertaining to my slot machine. ... A: Bill, the coin mech probably needs to be calibrated to your coins to improve acceptance, but you ... | |
| sigma slot machine | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: I just found this site and I hope you can help me. I purchased a sigma sg-300 double jackpot free n ... A: Mike, did this person take the CPU board or the COMM board home? Also, if the board worked ok on his ... | |
| Slot machine mystery? | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: I recently my son was playing my IGT S series slot machine and he opened the door while the reels ... A: Jack, with most IGT machines, to clear a tilt, you will need to use the Jackpot (or Attendant) reset ... | |
| igt double diamonds | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: we bought an igt double diamond. it is flashing 3300 error code so we filled up the hopper. we ... A: Tara, 3300 is a hopper empty code. What exactly happened after you filled up the hopper? Be as ... | |
| Bally Black and White proseries | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bally Black and White proseries. The coins just drop through to the tray and I get the ... A: Jeff, my first instinct is to say you are in the middle of a game. Is it a five line game? If so, ... | |
| IGT S+ Double Diamond | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a IGT S+ slot machine that just quit! the general lighting comes on but No LED's, no candle, ... A: Dan, you may have a simple corroded contact, or a massive CPU castastrophic failure. However, try ... | |
| Slot Machine Repair | 3/10/2006 |
| Q: Ian, I own a Bally 5-cent slot machine that was modified by Summit Systems. The machine powers-up ... A: Bill, by the control board do you mean the CPU board? And for the payout chip do you mean the main ... | |
| video poker machines | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: Do the video poker machines in Atlantis on Paradise Island use one 52 card deck? A: Nancy, yes, all video poker machines use a standard 52 card deck, UNLESS they specifically mention ... | |
| 1946 .05 SLOT | 3/5/2006 |
| Q: OH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MUCH LIKE DIANESI have a 1946 golden nugget nickel slot i got from ... A: Will, I started working as a slot tech back in the 1990's, so I am only familiar with modern slots. ... | |
| IGT Slot machine | 3/5/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used Slot machine and I think the center reel is out of alignment by one or ... A: Steve, you will need to move the reel strip itself, as it has moved off alignment. Once you move the ... | |
| Slot Machine repair | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: I was given a slot machine, an old pulsar machine. all the notices inside are in chinnese, I can ... A: Hal, that machine is before my time and may even have been built buy a Chinese (or Japanese) ... | |
| Bill Validator Problem | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: I have an IGT slot machine with bill validator, that was working fine until I turned the machine off ... A: Mike, does the machine work at all? If not, you may have an open cashbox door. make sure the ... | |
| slot machine+repair | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: i have an IGT 1070-A video poker machine; the co. i bought it fm is no longer in business. do you ... A: Melissa, no I am not able to provide any information on companies who may repair privately-owned ... | |
| slot machine, coins | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: I bought a Aristcat slot machine, From the as seen om Tv store. Is is set for tokens slightly ... A: Shirley, I've never seen Aristocrat machines being sold on TV but, what the heck. Anyway, I would ... | |
| class11 slot machine | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: Greetings ian I was at a casino that has class11 slots and was playing a video machine (jackpot ... A: It's possible the machine's diplay may have "frozen" in the reel spins for a moment. Video slots do ... | |
| class11 slot machine | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: Greetings ian I was at a casino that has class11 slots and was playing a video machine (jackpot ... A: Steve, the machines are hooked up to a data acquisition system that polls each machine for ... | |
| repair | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: Whilst playing the fruit machine i went to take the winnings out and the machine cut out and a loud ... A: Mike, I would initially think that something has shorted to ground. Since the problem seems to have ... | |
| fruit machine | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: Ihave a fruit machine,its a maygay fruit explosion. When i switch it on its ok for a few seconds and ... A: John, although I would initially guess you have a coin problem, if all the lights are flashing and ... | |
| wheel alignment on igt slot machine | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10 times pay IGT slot machine, it went thru a wheel tilt and after I adjusted the #2 wheel, ... A: Roger. The reel tilt could be caused by any number of things; A faulty reel optic A faulty reel ... | |
| Slot Technician as a Job | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: I would like to ask you about being a slot tech. How does one get into it? What kind of pay could ... A: Dave, each jurisdiction across the world has its own criteria for Slot Tech standards. Most give ... | |
| "Card Counting" | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: I recently saw a TV show in which "card counting" played a role. In this show, "card counting" ... A: Steve, honest card play is when a player combines combines honest skill and random chance. Honest ... | |
| Sigma B9 Video Poker | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: Ian. I wound up with all the parts for a Sigma B9 video poker machine with the double down feature ... A: Jeff, unless you can find someone selling this stuff on Ebay, you are basically out of luck. The ... | |
| Controlling Slots Behavior | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: I love playing slots. I have never played in my life until last year. Being in my mid forties, it ... A: Rich, immediately look in your phone book under Addiction (or referenced headings) and call a local ... | |
| Volume Control | 12/23/2005 |
| Q: First off Thank you, for your help before. I have a Williams model 400 round top ( High Speed ... A: Lance, for this Williams, is it a reel game or a video slot? And what year was it manufactured? If a ... | |
| Bill Keeper | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a williams slot machine (1996 model) I did not receive a manual with it. when I open the side ... A: Lance, you will need to press down on the two upper pins and the two lower pins at the same time so ... | |
| sigma model B-9 jokers wild TV poker machine | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: when I turn it on everything works as far as lights and sound but it flashes,hopper empty please ... A: I haven't worked on a Sigma machine in many years so I forget a lot about the hopper. Sounds like a ... | |
| About slots | 11/27/2005 |
| Q: I'm from Serbia&Montenegro,so you can expect mu english is bad.I want to know:Does have any way to ... A: Black_Cat, There is no way to cheat a modern day slot machine. They all have numerous security ... | |
| triple diamond slot machine | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: I bought a used triple diamond slot machine that came from the Stratasphere. was working fine, ... A: Gary, since the insert coin light is blinking you may need to hit the psuedocoin button to give the ... | |
| Slot programming | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: We understood that casino's can "set" the payout % of their slots and also change it periodically. ... A: Scott, payout/payback/hold percentages are longterm accounting values calculated over a minimum of ... | |
| video poker machines | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: Which is the Better day to play video poker in any casino A: Larry the day, or the time of day, has no factor on when to play video poker. The machines couldn't ... | |
| slot secrets | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: I know you say slots are 100% random but I can't get over the "myth" that builders of these machines ... A: Sorry, Kris, there are no secrets, even teeny tiny ones. Our industry is more regulated than air ... | |
| Going to work as a slot tech. | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: Sir, This is probably a new question for you... I am getting ready to start working as a slot tech. ... A: Eric, let's start with the pay. It isn't technical wage by any means. You will probably be making ... | |
| addiction | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: Once I start playing slots I can't quit. How can I just have fun without going crazy and looseing my ... A: Cathy, first you should contact a local gambling help organization and talk to a counselor. You ... | |
| Error code 20 | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Series E-2099 three reel nickel slot. I plugged it in, flipped the main power ... A: Are we talking IGT, Bally, WMS? What manufacturer of the machine? What model number and theme? Off ... | |
| Stampede Program chip | 9/23/2005 |
| Q: Can you refer me to a source for the program chip for a Williams Stampede slot machine. I also need ... A: Wayne, I know of no private indivduals or firms that provide software for slot machines. The only ... | |
| odds | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I understand that with multi-line slots with bonus rounds, playing more during the regular round ... A: Paul, it all depends what it says on the machine, and every machine is different. Bonus rounds can ... | |
| going to venetian in vegas | 8/6/2005 |
| Q: is it true that slot machines on corners get more play. does that mean they would pay off more ... A: Marv, see my answer to your corner question in previous posting. I'm afraid I can't recommend ... | |
| going to venetian in vegas | 8/6/2005 |
| Q: is it true that slot machines on corners get more play. does that mean they would pay off more ... A: Marv, no i have never been to the Venetion in Vegas. I am not a gambler myself. I spend five dollars ... | |
| going to venetian in vegas | 8/4/2005 |
| Q: can you tell me how to maximize getting points for gambling so i can get comps? marv A: Marv, in regard to slot machines, get a player or similar-type card from the casino and always use ... | |
| casinos | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: I live in Rochester NY and there have been talks of building a casino in downtown Rochester. It is ... A: Katie, I really only deal with slot machines. However, in most cases, a casino actually helps both ... | |
| slota and video poker | 7/23/2005 |
| Q: i have been going to the indian casinos in calif since they started. yes i am an addict and i was ... A: Jon, the slots and poker are NOT programmed for the machine to know when the jackpot will hit. The ... | |
| Bally American Eagle Slot Machine | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: We have a refurbished slot machine that says Bally 5000 Plus on the outside of the case. The model ... A: Peggy, many older slot machines sometimes get a makeover by their new owners, so it is hard to tell ... | |
| slot machines | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: if you know what you are saying how would you play a vivid machine? E.G Quick on the draw. card ... A: Liam, all slots are designed, programmed, and operate the same way, with proprietary differeces for ... | |
| slots | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: .i am going soon to a casino, and plan to play some slots. do you have any recommendations as to ... A: James, there is no way to increase your chance of winning. The machine doesn't care how many coins ... | |
| nickels | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: im going to dover, delaware soon and would like to know which would pay back better..9 line nickels ... A: Harry, all denomination machines are the same to a slot player. Percentage payback is a longterm ... | |
| INSTALLING A CANDLE ON A BALLY VIDEO POKER MACHINE | 2/24/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Dear Sir, I purchased a Bally Mari Gras Video Poker Machine and I would ... A: Kenneth, the machine should have come with a candle as standard equipment. If it is missing, you ... | |
| Better to leave machines on all the time or off | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: I have 3 slot machines in my gameroom. I have 1-Barcrest/Igt Hit the top, 1-CDS Big Cheese, and ... A: Kenneth, slot machines are designed to be left on all the time as most casinos run twenty-four hours ... | |
| maintenance | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: need to know whats a good maintenance plan for slot machines . For instance the hour between each ... A: Ricky, you will first need to do an investigative profile of your breakdowns. Make a list of the ... | |
| Where is the switch to manually rotate the reels? | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1977 BALLY MODEL 809-ZT/MT-17067, 25 CENT, 3 REEL, 3 COIN MACHINE. I KNOW IN THE CASINOS ... A: Harold, I am not familiar with machines before 1990. On modern Bally machines, you need to go into ... | |
| RNG | 1/1/2005 |
| Q: I've heard that a random number generator is in fact an impossibility for a computer to perform. Is ... A: I cannot speak for online gaming as I am only a slot techinician with real slot machines which are ... | |
| triple jackpot igt machine-hopper jammed | 12/13/2004 |
| Q: my machine is a nickel machine but my nickels are getting jammed in the wheel and stopping the ... A: Sheri, if the coins have just started jamming then you may need to disassemble the hopper and look ... | |
| slots/payouts | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: Williams: Would you know if any of the following machine 'malfunctions' could affect a slot ... A: David, none of the above situations would ever effect the machines's payout/play. These malfunctions ... | |
| internal circuitry | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I am a sophomore electronics student interested in finding ways to apply what I am learning to the ... A: Travis, programming language and all related aspects of gaming devices are proprietary property of ... | |
| Video Black Jack | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Williams, A question about video black jack if you will. As a former resident of Vegas I ... A: Marshall, you simply hit a good luck streak. It is extremely unlikely that there was anything wrong ... | |
| HELLO, I HAVE A 1982 BALLY... | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1982 BALLY SERIES E MODEL 2099 NICKEL SLOT MACHINE THAT WAS WORKING FINE THEN FAIRLY ... A: Jim, I am not familiar with electro-mechanical slots, however if the machine has a sound board in ... | |
| Bally E2270 5 line play slot machine | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: when i plug the machine in the first 2 reels spin fine but the 3rd one seems like it does not spin ... A: Marv, if this is a fully electronic machine, I suspect that you may have a reel indexing problem. ... | |
| Comp Cards | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: I love playing Blazing 7's. I go to a particular Casino once a month because of the free room I get. ... A: Nick, the player's card system has nothing to do with whether or when you win or lose. It is simply ... | |
| Slot tech training how-to | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: I have been in the copier service for 15 years. Since slot machines are electronic devices with ... A: Paul, I don't know of any formal slot machines courses given by local colleges or other ... | |
| bally 5 cent slot machine | 10/16/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE A BALLY MODEL E-2099-18, 5CENT ,3 REEL, 5 COIN MACHINE THAT MY LATE FATHER GAVE ME 10 YRS. ... A: Jim, you will not be able to get a service manual for the machine. The problem sounds like a reel ... | |
| Old personal double up arcade poker machine. | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I have an old Omega Arcade Double up Poker Machine that was not working I fixed most of the problems ... A: James, I'm afraid 1981 is before I got into the industry and the only machines I'm knowledgeable on ... | |
| Hi Ian: I was wondering if... | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the following: When a Casino advertises a 95% payout rate, ... A: Gisele, the percentage amounts are calculated over a standard of ten million spins and over time the ... | |
| slots | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: the interactive video machines popular in austria are so addictive at many levels ive won many times ... A: Declan, gambling can be a fun and exciting pastime, but when it becomes an obsession, then addiction ... | |
| Video Poker | 9/5/2004 |
| Q: Truth of Fiction I have a friend who has lived in Las Vegas for 8 years. She has assured me ... A: No! To explain. The cash girls haven't a clue about the machines. They, like a lot of casino ... | |
| Ballys e2303 slot machine | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I have a Ballys Model E2303-12 slot machine-i think its a 1982-its a 25cent machine 6 coin and 4 ... A: Wayne, you could have a reel problem or cpu issue. Being an older machine, I am not familiar with ... | |
| slots | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: a simple question, if you had a choice on any slot machine to play which would you play and why? ... A: Bill. My answer is none. I personally find playing a slot machine quite boring, plus, I am not a ... | |
| slot machine | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: I remember someone told me before that one of the things that happen when you won is your video slot ... A: Ana, slots and video slots are simply computers and like all computers, will sometimes freeze during ... | |
| Slots machines | 8/6/2004 |
| Q: Two Question. 1. Can you explain to me in detail how ticket out and ticket works. How it is process. ... A: Charlie, ticket in/out procedures vary greatly between slot communications systems manufacturers, ... | |
| Slot Machine Repair ( bill Validater ) | 8/1/2004 |
| Q: We have an 1994 Aristocrat Fortune Hunter Slot Machine. The bill validater lights are on but no ... A: Dwayne, is sounds like you have a problem with the bill validator head or transport unit. My first ... | |
| slot machines | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I may be on a winning streak and after the hopper goes empty and is refilled, that seems to be the ... A: Lees, refilling the hopper does absolutely nothing to the machine at all. You think your luck is ... | |
| slot machines | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: On a slot machine that offers multi-denomination play on the same game, i.e., nickel, dime or ... A: David, on all slot machines, the RNG just generates the numbers for the CPU to look up on a table to ... | |
| slots and their percentages | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is true that the casinos claim they can not control the winning ... A: Debra, the only way to change the percentage of a machine is to change the gaming chips on the ... | |
| Slot Machines | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: I am a journalist in London, England, and am considering writing a piece for my newspaper about the ... A: Tom, most of your questions can be answered on my website ibwilliams.tripod.com, and through my ... | |
| Slot machine arm not working | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: I have a quick, (and hopefully easy), question regarding my slot machine. It seems that weather u ... A: Johnny, Nothing. That is just the way that particular manufacturer has designed that particular ... | |
| Dead Batt " error code in display" | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: My neighbor has a Bally slot with a dead batt. I am about to replace it and have no more info about ... A: Oh yes, Bally. 80 code or similar? I believe 86 is the battery tilt. Anyway, first, you should ... | |
| Payback structure | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: I saw something about a flaw in the payback structure for certain online casino games. Can you ... A: Marshall, I would need a lot more information to answer your question. However, I am only an expert ... | |
| slot machine repair | 4/11/2004 |
| Q: i need to know how to get my slot machine to take and give money the lights and sounds work but it ... A: Diane, I would need to know a lot more about the problem you are having. For example. Is there a ... | |
| fruit machine repair | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Just wanted to let you know that your suggestions gave me the added confidence to investigate ... A: Ah, yes, the old hidden fuses IN the power supply housing. Forgot about those. See what happens when ... | |
| fruit machine repair | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me. I have a "JPM King of Clubs" fruit machine. It was working perfectly ... A: David, I have three ideas as to what it might be: 1) The power supply is blown 2) The CPU or ... | |
| SLOTS | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN A PLAYER HITS A SIZEABLE POT ON THE SLOTS, AN ATTENDANT OPENS THE MACHINE ... A: Paul, the attendant is unable to perform any action on the machine to change any aspect of it or ... | |
| Slot Machines | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: We're off to Las Vegas in May and we love playing the slots as well as craps and blackjack. Can you ... A: Bruce, what I indicate in my book is that it is best to go on to another machine after playing it ... | |
| 1923 Jennings-Fey / Rockola Nickel Slot | 2/20/2004 |
| Q: The payout slides are not in the correct order for the machine to operate properly. I have looked ... A: Hank, unfortunately you will need the percentage and symbols sheet that goes with the game program ... | |
| 1982 Bally's series E slot machine | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: I have just purchased a 1982 Bally's series E slot machine.It powers up,but when you try to put a ... A: Elliott, levelling is the least of your problems, but you should try this. However, depending on the ... | |
| EE-PROM | 2/5/2004 |
| Q: IGT machine video poker,slant top model# 3770-d mfg 11-89 are manuals availible to locate my problem ... A: Mike, since you have contacted them and have indicated that here, I will now tell you what I try not ... | |
| video poker | 10/5/2003 |
| Q: I have become somewhat addicted to video poker. I am not certain, but would guess that after ... A: Lynn, video poker is just like playing poker at a table game. The computer acts as the dealer and ... | |
| Slot machines | 8/3/2003 |
| Q: We recently went on a cruise and played the slots. Our favorite game was Stampede. Is this game ... A: To be perfectly honest, Rita, I am only a real-time slot technicain who worked on real machines. As ... | |
| Video Poker | 12/30/2002 |
| Q: In video poker, how often are the cards shuffled, each hand, each draw, etc? Why do some machines ... A: Bob, in video poker the cards are shuffled, drawn, and shown exactly as any poker table game is. The ... | |
| Magical Butterfly slot machine | 10/14/2002 |
| Q: How do you play the bonus screen when you win and want to double your bet? It gives pictures and up ... A: Pat, please provide me with the name of the manufacturer of the machine and any other information ... | |
| slot machines | 2/26/2002 |
| Q: Ian.. good afternoon. The concept of loose slots I believe is a myth. I think there all programmed ... A: Bob, the design of slot machines, video poker machines, video slots, etc, is all done from a ... | |
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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.
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