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Comfort is Bottom Line in Creation of Slot-Machine Seats

``If they're going to spend time in front of a slot machine, he figures, they might as well sit in comfort. That's where Fung, vice president of Gary Platt Manufacturing Inc., comes in.

``Fung helps coordinate the manufacturing of up to 30,000 seats a year, some for restaurants, but most for casinos in Nevada and around the world.

``…Built-in massager to soothe the aching gluteus? They've got it. Rocking seats? Heart-shaped seat backs? Flashing lights? Those, too. Whatever the need requires.

``…Simple stools seem ancient now, Fung said, as casinos have learned that comfort is everything to their clientele. Hence, back support was added as well as deeper cushioning.

```If their backs aren't hurting, they play longer,' said Teri Grandfield, senior vice president and general manager of Rail City Casino in Sparks…"

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