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The (Ludicrous) Psychology of Slot Machines

from SatPost by Trung Phan [alt+shift+b] in startups

Slot Machines are the workhorse of Las Vegas casinos. After decades of design tweaks, the "crack cocaine of gambling" brings in more revenue than every other casino game combined.
11th Apr 2025

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