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Brick and mortar casinos have been suffering badly from a loss of revenues.  Casinos from Las Vegas to Atlantic City have been trying to stop the bleeding.  The Denver Post has reported a decline in casino revenues for almost a year now.  Several reasons have been suggested as to why casinos in Colorado are losing business; first it was the ban on smoking cigarettes, next it was the hike in gas prices, and finally the global economic crisis.

One probable cause that has yet to be suggested is the switch from the coins slot machines to paper slot machines.  The modification to paper slot machines may please dedicated gamblers, but taking away the traditional coin setup may have robbed casual players of half the fun of gambling at a slot machine.  Some players miss placing coins in the slot machines and hearing endless coins spit out into the metallic trays when they win big.

Paper slot machines are all function and no form. 

Slot machines are no doubt the backbone of most brick and mortar gambling establishments, generating enormous revenue.  It likely follows the gamblers dedicated to slot machines are an important part of the casinos concerns.  But for the new comers and day trippers to casinos, slot machines are an easy way to get in on the action.  It may be the economy, but it should at least be acknowledged that as the conversion to paper slot machines becomes more complete, casual players are visiting brick and mortar casinos less and less.

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