Strictly Slots July 2022

IN SIDE VOLUME 19 l NO. 5 l JULY 2022

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30 BIG DISPLAY, BIG PLANS

Gaming Arts highlights its new VertX Grand cabinet with a trio of strong new games by Frank Legato

34 PACIFIC SPLENDOR

features

Seven Feathers: A resort experience with gaming at its heart

36 THE BEST OF RACINOS AWARDS 2022 Our annual survey of the country’s

favorite racinos by Sean Chaffin

columns & departments

12 UP FRONT

The latest news and events from casinos across the country

18 SPINNING REELS Summer Slots:

Slow trains, TV shows and hot promotions by Sean Chaffin

20 SCOBE’S SLANT

Many Happy Returns: Can we determine what slot payout percentages are on

any given machine? by Frank Scoblete

24 SLOT SPOTLIGHT

Devil’s Lock, Grand Legacy, Lucky Coin Link and

22 PLAYER’S EDGE

The “Oops!” Factor: The best assumption is that you can make no assumptions by John Grochowski

4 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

Ultra Rush Gold X by Frank Legato

Down The Stretch They Come: A look at the BEST racinos in the country by Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic

53 LUCKY WINNERS

54 SLOT PAYOUT PERCENTAGES

6 READERS TALK BACK

8 THE BEST OF SLOTS AWARDS BALLOT Make Your Voice Heard:

58 PERFECTLY FRANK Safe Restroom Breaks:

The cash-out button is there. Use it by Frank Legato

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