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When you go to the casino, are you addicted to the slot
machines? Well lucky for you, it just got a little harder for you to walk
away from the slot machines. With the new technology of PortalVision,
players will be able to bet on horse racing and switch games all without
moving from their slot machines.
The casinos already like the idea of gamblers spending just a little more
time on the slot machines because that most definitely means more revenue
for them. But casinos are not the only ones who benefit from PortalVision.
Part of the draw for racinos across the country will be the possible tie-ins
with the horse racing. Many gamers want it all—they want to watch and bet on
the horse races, but at the same time they want to spend some quality time
at the slot machines. The new platform would enable both by having a
separate part of the screen where the casino can offer options to either
watch or bet on the horse races—or both!
But watch out because with all these amenities, you may never leave your
seat, especially since the new machines would prompt you once you ask to
print your ticket to play a different game rather than leave. And for some
gamers, just asking the question could send them right back into their chair
and playing the slot machines again.
Though PortalVision is not offered in every casino yet, they are testing the
product in different markets to ensure that patrons do like the slot
machines, and that they are simple and appealing to use. Also an issue
though, even though Las Vegas Gaming has applied to the Gaming Board for
approval on using PortalVision on their slot machines, many fear that this
new platform could make hacking into the slot machines easier—and it could
take a few more years to fully work out those kinks.
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