Kansas Lottery plans to unveil pocket-sized slot machines

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CASH Only — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:43:32 GMT

For them to succeed in the long-term, they'll need to have much larger prizes available. The novelty otherwise may not last long.

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Drivedabizness — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:50:37 GMT

68% is bad for a $20 game (low). It's one of the problems with the EGMI card.They cost over $1 per card (5%). If you pay out 68% in prizes and retailers usually get about 7% for sales cashing, that leaves only 20% for lottery operating expense and profit - IF they don't have to pay another vendor a percentage for processing the transaction.You also have to have good distribution in place to make these things work. A niche product, if that.

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CASH Only — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:27:02 GMT

54% payback on scratch tickets? Even NY does much better than that. Maybe that's the overall prize return in KS (online and scratch).

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Jake649 — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:19:09 GMT

I have played the new slot machine instant game. A very interesting type of instant game. I do not prefer that type of game bit I do predict that they will be big sellers.Good luck,Jake

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Chewie — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 13:51:58 GMT

Just think, soon we can go completely into debt while stuck in traffic - even before we get to the gas pump.I need the lottery win so I can get some of that action

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Rip Snorter — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:20:54 GMT

Mind boggling. I'm inclined to believe John Prine was right. We're living in the future.Jack

Kansas Lottery plans to unveil pocket-sized slot machines

Lottery Post — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 10:39:00 GMT

If the Kansas Lottery has its way, thousands of people soon will be carrying small electronic slot machines in their coat or shirt pockets.The lottery plans to begin selling the battery-powered devices in early November for $20 each. They're about the size of a credit card, though a little thicker.The Lottery Commission unanimously approved the yet-unnamed game Monday, and Kansas would be the second state in the nation to try it. Iowa was the first, having started sales in May.Lottery Director... [ More ]