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		<title>Basic slot machine math</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to clear up a basic mis-understanding about playing slot machine games. People often hear about the percentage payout rates of particular slot games and don&#8217;t really understand how they work.
A fundamental aspect of slot machine games is that there is a precisely defined house &#8216;edge&#8217;. The games are designed to provide a guaranteed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pokiemagic.com/blog/2008/05/03/basic-slot-machine-math/</link>
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		<title>Smoking bans hit pokies turnover in New South Wales</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New South Wales (NSW) is Australias largest state by population. It also has more slot machines (over 100,000) than almost any state on the planet. 
In July 2007 smoking bans came into force in enclosed areas and we&#8217;re now able to see the results on gaming turnover.
&#8220;Figures from the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pokiemagic.com/blog/2008/04/30/smoking-bans-hit-pokies-turnover-in-new-south-wales/</link>
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		<title>Sydney 2007 gaming conference summary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This years Australasian Gaming Conference in Sydney, Australia was a success! Held over three days at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in central Sydney (see it in Google Maps) the conference was a sight and sound spectacular &#8211; and even better than last years.

The above picture shows one small part of one hall &#8211; and shows [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pokiemagic.com/blog/2007/09/15/sydney-2007-gaming-conference-summary/</link>
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		<title>2007 Gaming Expo Exhibitor &#8211; Aristocrat Technology</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Aristocrat are the worlds second largest slot machine maker and the quality of their games is first rate.
Exhibitor summary.
Overall rating : 
(4.5 / 5 stars)
Display area : quite possibly the largest.
Gaming machine selection : very large.
Staff knowledge/approachability : good. Support staff in particular were great.
Aristocrat are known for more than great games. They also have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pokiemagic.com/blog/2007/09/14/2007-gaming-expo-exhibitor-aristocrat-technology/</link>
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		<title>2007 Gaming Expo Exhibitor &#8211; Konami</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Konami are a Japanese slot manufacturer &#8211; with a track record of game innovation.
Exhibitor summary.
Overall rating : 
(4.5 / 5 stars)
Display area : large.
Gaming machine selection : large.
Staff knowledge/approachability : good.
Konami had a wide range of slot machines on display. Unfortunately quite a few were on autoplay &#8211; which means we couldn&#8217;t interact with them. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pokiemagic.com/blog/2007/09/14/2007-gaming-expo-exhibitor-konami/</link>
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