New England casino operators battling for customers amid intensifying competition are substantially increasing the number of jackpots at their slot machines in the hope of attracting and keeping more patrons.
With a couple of minor adjustments to a slot machine, casino managers are able to change the mathematical formula that determines the chances of a player hitting a payout. Such changes can create buzz among slot machine aficionados and, the casinos hope, help fill seats on gambling floors.
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