TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines

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TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines

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Jun 11, 2012

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How did the earliest slot machines work? How do modern slot machines use random number generators? Where are you more likely to find slot machines that pay out frequently? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the science behind slot machines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 11, 2012

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