slot machines

One-armed bandits

Slot machines are gambling devices operated by inserting coins and pulling a lever or pressing a button to spin reels displaying symbols.

Matching symbols produce payouts.

The machines are designed to favor the house over time, though jackpots can be substantial.

She lost two hundred dollars on the slot machines.

Also called one-armed bandits, from the lever and their tendency to empty pockets.

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG