Some of you may have seen them in a pub, betting shop or even a casino. What I'm referring to are video slot machines, and they are the most popular item at any one of these places as well as the gaming expos where players can put money in and spin the reels in the hopes of getting a combination that will get the big rewards.

But how easy is it to develop games for these machines? What goes into making a video slot game for a dedicated machine? Are there any differences between each country in how these operate? And are these games made to take all your money?

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