New Slot Machine Idea Not a Good One

Interestingly enough, one would think that the latest idea from slot machine makers would have players chomping at the bit to play them, but this does not seem to be the case. Rather the opposite has been happening, with players avoiding the slot machines instead of embracing them. It seems that players do not like change all that much.

The idea is that players can have a guaranteed number of pulls on the slot machines by playing “Guaranteed Play” on them. They would pay a certain amount of money ahead of time, and instead of losing when the money is gone, they can play until the guaranteed number of pulls is finished. This in theory seems like a great idea, as it allows the player to continue on the slot machine longer than they would have been able to otherwise.

When they were first rolled out, gaming companies said that they were so good that they were sure they would entice those that did not normally play slot machines to jump at the chance to play them. In actuality, it had the opposite effect, driving away the most die hard slot machine fans as well.

The problem that most people have with them is not only do they “just not seem right” but that you have to continue playing, even after a win. Normally you can keep playing as long as you want, and if you hit a win you can cash out your slot machine and walk away. With Guaranteed Play you have to finish out the number of pulls that you signed up for, so you cannot cash out even if you want to.

This does not sit well for many players as they want to walk away after they have hit it, and not lose any additional monies. However, the Guaranteed Play slot machines no longer make than an option.

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