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Gambling Machines

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:45 pm
by pennymachines
Clement & Whales Commercial.



Caille Bros. Ben Hur


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:42 pm
by pennymachines
Mills Novelty Company Owl



Mills Novelty Company Owl Junior



Evans Races



Caille Roulette



Aristocrat


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:41 pm
by pennymachines
Buckley Bones



Caille Silver Cup



Fey Duo


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:51 am
by pennymachines
The Darby Horse Race, 1930s
(with the lid off)


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:25 pm
by badpenny
What a truly superb piece of kit! It has everything going for it, whilst being so compact and quiet, I couldn't imagine any wife or girlfriend having a problem letting it through the door!! :?

Do we know how the random win element works? Is there simply a variable element to how hard the individual ball bearings are hit?

Thanks for posting that.

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:19 pm
by john t peterson
I believe that the "driving force" on this game is the same as the much more common mechanical version, "Gee-Whizz." There is a central axle mounted perpendicular to the course at the start line with cams attached. The axle is spun rapidly making the cams hit the respective ball bearings which run forward and propel the horses toward the finish line. With "Gee-Whizz," the axle has a flywheel for momentum and the wheel is spun with a small rope or heavy string. This model is obviously electric. With all the bells and whistles, one would have thought they would have installed a contact at the end of the track so the winning horse would have lighted an individual signal. This little number is up on Ebay at the moment and can be yours for the paltry sum of $10,000 US. Please act quickly before the dollar drops to the point that the seller ends up owing YOU money.

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:17 pm
by pennymachines
Watling Derby,


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:14 pm
by slotalot
A 1970s Electro-Mechanical Quarter Horse Derby Machine


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:29 pm
by slotalot
1930s PACES RACES
Part One



Part Two



Part Three


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:12 pm
by operator bell
Thanks for the Quarter Horse link, Slotalot. I forwarded it to Mickey Wichinsky, owner of Games of Nevada. He watched it, then called Kevin Keinert at Game Room Repair and introduced himself. The conversation must have been fascinating, because Kevin decided he'd like to write a magazine article about Mickey and is planning to meet with him next week.

I believe Mickey still has half a dozen of those Quarter Horse games locked in a shipping container behind his building.

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:00 am
by slotalot
Hi Operator Bell :D , it's all the little things that come together that make this forum so good. I am glad you liked the video - do you know which Magazine the article will be in :?: .... I now claim one of the six Quarter Horse games as a finders fee for the video clip :oops: LOL.... well it was worth a try :!?!: regards Stuart.

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:05 pm
by operator bell
I believe Game Room Magazine, since that was where he published the original article.
I now claim one of the six Quarter Horse games as a finders fee for the video clip
Ah, wouldn't it be nice? I'd like one myself, though Operatrix Bell would no doubt have an opinion about it - she's starting to comment more often about not having enough room in the garage, and what do I plan to do with all the machines out there waiting to be worked on. <ah, just a moment, dear, I'll be right there!>

There was, incidentally, an even more grand Games of Nevada horse machine. I've not seen one complete, but I've seen a backglass and race track parts lying around at the factory. The back glass is a monster, about 8 feet by 4, and the track had 8 horses driven by stepping motors.

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:46 pm
by slotalot
Thanks for posting the link to this article, it made an enjoyable read, regards Stuart. :tarah:

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:56 pm
by slotalot
1936 Evans Rolletto Jr. 25c spinner console


I want one!!!!!

Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 2:16 pm
by pennymachines
Caille Aristocrat



Bussoz Paris Courses


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:18 pm
by pennymachines
Bergmann Universum & Imperator




Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:52 pm
by pennymachines
Jennings Galaxy


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:05 pm
by pennymachines
Tote horse race betting machine


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:23 am
by pennymachines
Evan's Bang Tails



Günter Wulff, Hermes


Re: Gambling Machines

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:19 pm
by pennymachines
Mills Gooseneck Silent (Skyscraper)