mgm lions

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/02/09/las-vegas-gamblers-eye-aging-slot-machine-expect-to-pay-off-millions/

Those machines are due.

Darn it. I was hoping your headline was going to have something like MGM bringing the lions back.

On two separate times I had new visitors to Vegas and we visited the lion exhibit. Both were mesmerized by the lions.

I wish they would bring them back. Also miss Westward Hos umbrella trees that were out front of the casino.

Me too Roulette Man.

DD
Please don't whip the masses into a frenzy.
It's been "due" for almost 20 years .
Hmmmm.... makes one wonder ???

Here's what I don't get. If this machine is drawing so many people to play, why not put a few more out? They must have kept a few just in case the lone remaining one breaks. They'd be raking in twice the money and the jackpot might hit sooner before it gets even bigger.

IMHO, management recognizes that lonely Lion machine as a major attractor. They don't really want the jackpot to hit.

Imagine just how many people know about the game, and plan time during their visit to devote to taking their shot at the big one. For some, it may be one $3.00 spin, for others, $1K or more coin in. Is there any "regular" Vegas visitor reading this forum, or others, who does not take their shot most trips?

It is also my understanding, (I believe I read it on the internet so we know it must be true, <sic>) that the 'big' jackpot symbols have lined up in the past, just not during a maximum bet spin and therefor paying less. A whole lot less.

Played those many times over the years, normally can walk away with more money than started with.... but not that much more.

I blame the members of this forum for yet another of my Vegas "habits." Anytime I'm at or near the MGM. I usually put $30 in.