#135 You don’t know jackpot
I figured something was wrong with the slot machine in Pete’s Gas Station when I saw the peeling paint on top. But I knew for certain when I put in 50 cents, got three 7s, and nothing came out.
There are three possible symbols: cherries, a melon and a 7. It should have given me $5 for all three 7s, $2 for two 7s, and $1 if only the rightmost symbol was a 7.
“Oh, it’s fine,” said Pete. “Three 7s was the old jackpot setting. I’ve got the new jackpot written down… it’s here somewhere.” While he was searching, I saw a woman play five times and get the following:…
