October 6, 2011 · 8:43 AM

Leftover questions from the G2E gaming convention

By Rick Lax

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1. I’ve got no problem with a slot machine button that lets you to bet 270 credits at once. I just wonder, what’s the cap? Will we soon be looking at a button that lets you bet 46,000? Seriously, when did the U.S. gaming industry become Zimbabwe?

2. What are the Rotor Concept Inc. remote controlled helicopter toys doing here? Didn’t they leave after CES? Or are remote controlled helicopters the next big thing in the gaming industry? (Not sure how that would work ... )

3. Holy crap my legs are tired. Seriously, where do they get this extra-extra-extra plush convention carpet? Or is it just regular carpet rolled out over quicksand?

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