slot machine
noun
1
: a machine whose operation is begun by dropping a coin into a slot
2
: an originally coin-operated gambling machine that pays off according to the matching of symbols on wheels spun by a handle
also
: an electronic version of this machine
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The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk.
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Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The winning spin happened over the weekend at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine located in the airport's C Gates, according to a June 29 X post from Harry Reid International Airport.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While airport slot machines are known for having tighter payouts than the mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, LAS has a history of minting unexpected millionaires.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The casino, which opened in 2022, spans 100,000 square feet with more than 2,500 slot machines and more than 80 table games.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
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Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The winning spin happened over the weekend at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine located in the airport's C Gates, according to a June 29 X post from Harry Reid International Airport.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While airport slot machines are known for having tighter payouts than the mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, LAS has a history of minting unexpected millionaires.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The casino, which opened in 2022, spans 100,000 square feet with more than 2,500 slot machines and more than 80 table games.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
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“Slot machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slot%20machine. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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