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From Cashier To Compulsive Player
- Molly went from making change at slot machines to feeding whole paychecks into them during multi-day binges.
- Natasha Doshull describes Molly's gambling as absorption rather than pursuit of a jackpot.
Mechanical Origins To Digital Profit Engines
- Slot machines began in the 1890s and evolved from mechanical reels to computerized devices that mimic old levers.
- The digital shift removed the need for attendants and increased profitability through design choices.
Small Returns And False Wins Drive Engagement
- Modern slots give many small returns and frequent celebratory cues rather than rare big jackpots.
- Researchers found so-called "false wins" create the perception of success despite net losses.