The Slot Game That Made 1,200 Millionaires w/ Jean Venneman | MaxBet Podcast
Ever wonder what it was like behind the scenes of the very first Wheel of Fortune slot machine? Spoiler: it involved a Volvo windshield motor, a string, and some serious duct tape energy.
We sat down with Jean Venneman from IGT to talk about how a project they hoped would sell a few hundred units turned into a legacy that has made over 1,200 millionaires and changed the casino industry forever. Next year marks 30 years of spinning, winning, and some truly wild jackpot stories.
Mike and Hillary also work through some of the worst casino advice people actually give, like why "always split tens"…
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