“I don’t know if there’s been any research on this, but the common belief among problem-gambling experts is that speed of play is linked to addictive potential,” said Christopher Armentano, director of the state’s Compulsive Gambling Treatment Program.įrank Neborsky, vice president of slot operations at Mohegan Sun, disputes that claim, saying most gamblers are responsible and stick to their limits. Researchers who study gambling problems, however, say slots may become more addictive when the play is faster.

“I didn’t know that I was going to like it as well, but I do,” she said. She played one of Mohegan Sun’s 3,000 coinless, low-denomination slot machines on a recent day. Suzanne Davidson of West Haven is a convert. Almost everybody converts and says, ‘Yes, this is better.'” “It’s just a matter of them getting used to change. “In the beginning, most people said, ‘There’s no way I want to do this,'” said Anthony Curtis, president of. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu

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