Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Daily Herald | Illinois casinos beat the odds with tighter slot machines

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Illinois' nine casinos have managed to make 20 percent more cash from gamblers despite a 13 percent drop in visits between 2000 and 2007.

Many gambling addiction specialists worry the same technology that lures gamblers to tight video slots may also be more addictive.

moored riverboats are rolling out more and more slot machines designed for a better house advantage as declining foot traffic threatens profits.

Daily Herald | Illinois casinos beat the odds with tighter slot machines

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