W.V. Lottery officials target 'coin-pusher' machines

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CASH Only — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:28:30 GMT

I played one such machine in Kenova, WV, last year on my way back from California. I wish NY had these machines. A much better game than NY Rotto.

Often the proprietors tape $1 and higher bills and place them on the ledges.

Comment #6

SassyOhio — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:37:46 GMT

I have NO clue what these are either lol

Comment #5

Coin Toss — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 05:35:06 GMT

Are you guys talking about the game known as Wedges and Ledges

Comment #4

LckyLary — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 01:55:34 GMT

I'm reasonably good at those machines.. they have them on the Boardwalk (but for tokens, not money) and when in WV near Hurricane a few years ago I encountered one at a truck stop. There's a certain way to play them. What I don't quite get is how do they make money on them unless a portion of the spilled quarters is skimmed off before hitting the tray

Comment #3

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:12:26 GMT

I've tried tham before at video arcades. It's really nice when youwin.

Comment #2

bellyache — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:58:45 GMT

I don't think I've ever played coin-pusher machines. They don't sound like a very appealing game to play.

Comment #1

wizeguy — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:12:25 GMT

I don't stop often in WV when traveling through so have never seen the coin pushers there. I have seen quite a few in Virginia. I've seen some folks plunking in quarter after quarter for up to two hours before I had to move on. Also have seen several folks 'bump' the machines trying to get more quarters to fall without setting the tilt alarm or being caught by employees.

W.V. Lottery officials target 'coin-pusher' machines

Lottery Post — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:39:02 GMT

Retailers could lose licenses if they have coin-pusher devices

Coin-pusher machines are popping up at limited video lottery businesses in violation of state law, and the West Virginia Lottery is warning operators that it will yank their licenses if they do not get rid of the devices.

Coin-pusher machines are touted as skills games by manufacturers and distributors. Players insert coins in the machines in an attempt to push other coins, tokens, jewelry or other prizes off rotating shelves a... [ More ]