Slot Machines - The sound of winning!

Slot Machine are what make a Casino Party feel like you are really in Las Vegas.  Have you ever been to a real casino and wondered why so many slot machines?   

Have you ever had the thrill and excitement of winning a jackpot and had to carry buckets of money to the cashier?  Slot machines provide the "electric atmosphere" and authentic decor your guests will talk about for years. 

People line up to play the slots because the have they chance to play without hitting the ATM machine over and over. 

All the fun without going broke! Here is some things to consider when having slot machines at your casino night  party or event:

How do Slot Machines work at my Casino party?

Slots are a natural part of your Casino night.  Guests go to the cashier and exchange their casino cash or funny money for tokens to play.  They use the tokes as if they were quarters in the slots.  Remember to play max bet or you might not get the big jackpot!  When slot players win big they get paid in tokens and casino cash which they can exchange for chips at the cashier to play other games if they want.  It's just like a real casino but without real cash.

Slots vs Table Games - How many do I need?

Slots don't require dealers to attend to the players, one slot attendant can be a cashier and also maintain the slots during a casino night.  Why do real casinos have so many slots?  Let's take the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, as an example.  They have over 3,600 slot machines and around 200 table games.  The average Casino table game seats 6 players, so 200 games X 6 players = 1,200 player positions.  Take 3,600 slot machine player positions and divide by 1,200 gives you  3 to 1 slots vs table games.   During a casino night you might have 5  table game seats to every slot machine, but the atmosphere and authentic feel is enhanced by 10 times!   Cha- Ching!

Most Casino parties don't have slot machines, why is that? 

Simply because most rental companies don't own them to rent. Slot machines for amusement and home use are only allowed in some states.  Under no circumstances ever can you use a slot machine for actual gambling with real money.  Real Vegas Slot machines are usually only available from top of the line Casino party rental companies due to their high purchase prices, and additional labor required for deliver and setup. {mosimage} Most rental companies only have table games available, although nothing adds excitement to your Vegas night like the lights and winning sounds of real slot machines.

Can we play for real money on rental slot machines?

No! You wouldn't want to use real money because nobody would want to payout $1000 dollars after someone just put in 75 cents. The real Casinos make money by being open all the time and playing the odds,  they gamble that for every big winner there will be a lot of people who don't win.  The loosing players pay for the winners over time and over the life of a slot machine the casino keeps a percent of the money played.  In a typical 3-4 hour casino party you could potentially have to pay out thousands of dollars.  That's why casino night slot machines use tokens and funny money. It's so much fun to win a huge jackpot and get a bucket full of coins AND a handful of casino cash!

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How much power does a real slot machine use?

Real Vegas slots plug into standard power outlets, it's common to have 4 machines on one 20 amp circuit, each machine draws about 5 amps when the hopper is cashing out. 

What's a pachislo slot machine?

Pachislo slot machines are smaller than their vegas type counterparts and are "skill stop" meaning that the player controls when each wheel will stop.  Most states allow Pachislo slots for home and amusement, they are imported from Japan and use Japanese tokens.  Pachislo slots usually have a distinctive asian feel but can be a fun addition to your casino event.  They are better than having no lsots at all!

This information is provided for entertainment only and should not be used as legal advise. The opinions presented are that of the author only and should be treated as such.  It is your responsibility to check your local laws to find out what is legal in your state.