Month: May 2022

What is a Slot Machine?

A slot machine is a gaming device that uses a reel set to generate winning combinations. Players may deposit coins or use paper tickets with barcodes. Activating the slot machine requires the player to push...

The Basics of Poker

In poker, players compete to win chips by placing bets in a centralized pot. After all players have placed their bets, the winnings are collected in the pot. Poker variants differ in rules, but the...

The Basics of Poker

Playing poker can be like a horror movie. You’re outnumbered, exhausted, and running out of options. At some point, you’re yanked into the darkness, dragged to the ground, and then eaten alive by zombies. This...

How to Decorate a Casino

In casinos, windows and clocks are rare. These would make the atmosphere unnatural, causing players to lose track of time. Instead, casinos have brightly colored walls and floor coverings that enliven the atmosphere. The color...

The Slot

The slot is a late 14c. word referring to the hollow in the throat, above the breastbone. It is derived from Old French esclot, which is of uncertain origin. Another synonym is Old Norse slod....