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In the gaming industry, both Video Lottery Terminals and slot machines

fall under the umbrella category of Electronic Gaming Devices (or EGDs). Technically, there are few differences between Video Lottery Terminals and slot machines, particularly in Atlantic Canada. In fact, the technical infrastructure is often identical. In Atlantic Canada, both Video Lottery Terminals and slots are highly regulated but bet and prize sizes may differ between the two gaming devices.

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doug stevens

08/08/2011

what is the diffeence between vlt and casino slot machimes

Atlantic Lottery

08/10/2011

Hi Doug, Technically there are many similarities between Video Slot Machines found in casinos and Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) used in Atlantic Lottery's Video Lottery program, located in licensed liquor establishments (for example, bars and lounges). The main differences between these devices is related to the game design and prize sizes. Slots can have significantly higher prizes than VLTs; however the payout percentages (i.e.: the amount of money actually won) is usually very similar. There are some technical differences between slots and VLTs, mostly in the type of device offered. Slots can be video or mechanical, whereas VLTs are always video. Slots can have progressive jackpots and large signs, VLTs in Atlantic Canada do not. Overall, if a VLT and a similar Slot were side by side, most people would find it difficult to tell one from the other. Renée@AtlanticLottery