At Palace Station, Phillip Zamarron sits in front of the “Feathered Friends” slot machine, transfixed as cartoon images of birds, acorns and eggs spin across the screen. The Albuquerque, New Mexico, ...

The most significant change to slot-machine design in decades has been incorporating predictive artificial intelligence (AI) into the machine software. Over just a few short years, this has enabled ...

One of the major shifts in modern slot development was the introduction of bonus features. These include free spin rounds, pick-and-click games, expanding wilds, and symbol substitution mechanics.

From its mechanical reel and lever-pull past, the slot machine has come a long way since its early inception. Slots on and off the internet now employ sophisticated technology and psychology-based ...