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Penny Slots a Hit in California

PALM SPRINGS, California – As reported by the Palm Springs Desert Sun: "Beverly Hillbillies slot machines may not pay out in Texas crude, but they're still a big hit at Coachella Valley casinos.

"Already flooded with celebrity guests in town for the annual Palms Springs International Film Festival, area casino-goers got a visit from Max Baer Jr., also known as Jethro Bodine on the classic TV show 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'

"…The MegaJackpots top award starts at $200,000, but in order to win the big money, players have to wager $1.50 on the five-reel, 15-line game.

"Fantasy Springs bought eight of the machines four months ago.

"…'They were so successful we've added a hundred machines,' said [Bob Jones, director of slots for Fantasy Springs].

"Jones said the Beverly Hillbillies slots have consistently been the most popular, however, and that the only problems the penny slots cause are the occasional customers who think they are coin machines…"

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