Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Gas Station "Casinos," Cannabis, Cryptids, Airport Disasters and Missing Faberge Eggs
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May 29, 2025 Discover the wild world of gas station casinos, where gambling intersects with convenience. Dive into the science of cannabis and its intriguing oil-based products. Explore the mysterious case of missing Fabergé eggs and the quirks of air traffic control challenges. Listen to bizarre tales of kangaroo encounters and disturbing cattle mutilation linked to cults. Unwind with curious listener stories and thoughts on cryptids, while pondering the whimsical and often bizarre facets of life.
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Gas Station Skill Games Insight
- Gas station 'slot machines' are games of skill, not chance, to comply with state gambling laws.
- Players win credits redeemable only for merchandise, lottery tickets, or gift cards, avoiding direct cash payouts.
COAMs as Legal Skill Games
- Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAMs) are regulated as skill-based games with winnings redeemable for store merchandise or gift cards.
- These machines resemble casino slots but are legally designed to avoid true gambling classifications.
Vegas Games in Gas Stations
- Noel and friends noticed identical casino games appearing in gas stations matching those in Las Vegas casinos.
- These games include minimal skill elements, blurring lines between skill and chance.
