The survey conducted through the summer and fall shows that not all slots players are of the older generation and they�re not all women. Most online and mobile slots players aren�t particularly high rollers, preferring to deposit small amounts and play it as long as they can. They want � and get -- many hours of entertainment for their gambling dollars. However, they play the game more strategically than many might think and aren�t afraid to place maximum bets when the time is right.
Survey responses also show:
* Two-thirds like slots because they're easy to play but the other third is primarily drawn to the possibility of winning big jackpots on small wagers.
* Most play only on their computer but 20 percent said they had at least tried the mobile games.
* Although most don't play on their phone or PDA much or ever, most acknowledged the convenience of mobile games.
* Nearly all play exclusively or mostly at home, not at work.
* Although most don't wager large amounts - 78 percent said they'd never bet more than $100 - more than half said they'd had wins over $1000.
* 84 percent feel that the way to win at slots is to stick with a machine that feels lucky.
* A third play video poker as well as slots.
* Half have at least tried online poker but only a few play online poker often.
* All place max bets when they feel the time is right, while a third always bet the maximum.
* Only a third have visited Vegas.
* Many only play online but most (60 percent) also play slots in land casinos.
* Slots are not a ladies-only game at all - half of respondents were men.
* Most slot players are middle-aged and older but some 16 percent are under 30.
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