slot machine
nounDefinition of slot machine
1
: a machine whose operation is begun by dropping a coin into a slot
2
: an originally coin-operated gambling machine that pays off according to the matching of symbols on wheels spun by a handle
also
: an electronic version of this machine
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During a question-and-answer session held amid the electronic warbles of slot machines, Mathis underscored that there are several ways to measure how the $960 million property — part of MGM Resorts International, a Fortune 500 company — is doing. — Joshua Miller, BostonGlobe.com, "Shedding jobs and lagging on revenue, Springfield casino is still on right path, president says," 19 Aug. 2019 In 1997, after Robbins won $223,000 on a Vegas slot machine, the partners got to work creating a bed-and-breakfast. — Los Angeles Times, "Gold Point, Nev., has a population of 6. One of them runs the inn. It’s not exactly his calling," 5 Aug. 2019 Even the carnival lights of the slot machines have been known to pull me in a time or two. — Jeff Stibel, USA TODAY, "Your brain on gambling: Why we keep betting even when the chips are down," 10 June 2019 Locations of Mini-Casino Licenses in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has auctioned off four licenses for mini-casinos — satellite gaming halls offering 300 to 750 slot machines that will be run by one of the state’s existing casinos companies. — Justine Mcdaniel, Philly.com, "Bids fall, but Pa. mini casino licenses worth $119.5 million so far," 23 Feb. 2018 After reaching a peak in 2007, the annual return from slot machines has been steadily declining. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "In New England’s crowded gambling market, the Encore Boston Harbor casino will open Sunday," 22 June 2019 During a marathon session last weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved bringing a casino with up to 4,000 slot machines or gaming table seats to Chicago. — Ryan Ori, chicagotribune.com, "A tough bet for Lightfoot: Where to put Chicago's casino? Possibilities range from former Reese hospital to public housing sites," 5 June 2019 But that casino features slot machines and not table games and lacks many of the amenities offered by full-scale resort casinos such as MGM and Encore. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Encore Boston Harbor took in $16.9 million in gaming revenue during opening week," 15 July 2019 For cocktails in a myriad of fruity flavors, Oasis Swim-Up Bar is holiday heaven, and for those who like to test Lady Luck, Latitude Bar is outfitted with slot machines. — Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, "After Hurricane Irma, St. Martin resorts have rebuilt to become bigger and better," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'slot machine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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