What is the life of the average slot machine?
The best answer is probably “it depends.”
Most modern slot machines are computer -driven and like all computers they can eventually become outdated. Digital slot machines have exceeded the mechanical machines that have spinning rolls.
Digital machines generally do not stop working. They can work for a long time with proper maintenance and maintenance.
In general, slot machines will last for three to four years and have about 1 million gigs.
Among the largest producers of slot machines all over the world are London-based IGT, which has a massive presence in Nevada.
“The player’s preference runs the life cycle for a slot machine,” says Ken Bossingham, IGT’s senior vice president for sale.
“Some cabinets will stay on game floors for a couple of years, while others maintain a strong play in a couple of decades. IGT’s S2000 is the perfect example of a slot machine that has remained relevant among players for many years. If you walk around almost any game floor, you will probably find an IGT S2000 cabinet, a gaming machine that was introduced in the early 2000s. “
The popularity of a certain type of game often drives how long it remains. Eventually, a popular trend machine can be replaced, either with an updated version with better features or completely removed.
Manufacturers of gaming equipment monitor their games and make feedback from their customers that help them make decisions about replacement cycles.
Some slot machines, such as IGT’s Wheel of Fortune, retain their themes but upgrade features when machines are replaced.
“When an IGT-owned gaming machine is removed from a game floor, it usually takes one of two roads,” Bossingham said. “Most often, the cabinet will be distributed. In the global market, games and hardware cups at different times that give us flexibility when we handle layers. Another alternative is to Kit the machine for parts and utilize the reusable components. “
Some withdrawn machines find their way of collectors. In some states, they are considered illegal. In others, like Nevada, they can be owned privately, but cannot be used commercially without a license.
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