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ONE-ARMED BANDIT

ONE-ARMED BANDIT
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a gambling machine operated by inserting coins into a slot and pulling down a long handle (its "arm") attached to its side. This causes a series of wheels to start spinning. The machine will automatically pay out money if certain specified combinations occur after three or four wheels have spun. It is called a "bandit" because it frequently "robs" one of loose change. State of Man Congress Approved Gls (14.5.92)