Synopsis

Across the globe, tens of millions of machines—from soda dispensers and snack stands to parking meters and payphones, video games and vending kiosks—rely on a simple mechanism: the coin. But for how much longer? This journey explores the evolution of automated systems, beginning with the iconic one-armed bandits and culminating in the sophisticated, computerized slot machines that define Las Vegas casinos. We’ll gain an unprecedented view inside a factory in Reno, Nevada, revealing their intrica