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Slot Machines: The addictive power of sound

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Music Acting as a Trick in Slot Machines

The first slot machines to have music were just there so that they could get around the gambling lots. What started as a legal loophole became an important part of the slot machine experience. But today, slot machine music can still be viewed as more of a trick than innocent entertainment. It's intentionally designed to draw you in and keep you in. For some, it can be a truly addictive experience.

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