Mohawk Slots in Milton Ontario (about 20 miles west of Toronto) recently installed Wheel of Fortune: Big Wheel. The concept is excellent ... nine seats, extra wide (to accomodate a friend) ... a huge wheel in the middle which can draw a crowd.

Mohawk even made the game 2 cents to have mass appeal to the low demonination players. Unfortunately, at 2 cents, you still have to bet 80 coins (or $1.60) just to have a crack at a maximum of 10000x your line bet. So, it is $1.60 to have a crack at $200. Does this sound appealling?

This game is a total dud --- and it only took a few weeks before the Big Wheel was a giant dud. With 40-lines, it is surprising how many spins yield absolutely nothing.

Another example of using "splashy cabinetry" and a good name to market a lousy product. IGT should take note --- you are slipping.

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