Thieves Try to Cash In $234,000 In Dimes At Coinstar Machines

Robberies might be a dime a dozen. But, a robbery of actual DIMES?

According to USA Today, the feds are charging four men for stealing tons of dimes from a tractor-trailer in Philadelphia.

The driver was sleeping when the theft occurred. They loaded $234,500 worth of dimes into another vehicle, USA Today reports. The stolen dimes were part of a whole series of robberies that included things like crab legs, shrimp, meat, beer, and liquor.

Surveillance video showed  guys dressed in hoodies breaking into the truck with bolt cutters,  and filling small bags with dimes.  Then they escaped in a getaway car. But apparently thousands of dimes spilled out of the bags in the process. Like ET leaving a trail of Reese's pieces, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

The crooks sold the food over the internet. But they actually made several attempts to cash the dimes in. Because what do you do with a quarter of a million dollars in dimes? Can't just keep loading up your pockets.

They went to banks and Coinstar machines across Pennsylvania and Maryland. But they were only able to cash in a few thousand dollars. Where the rest of the dimes are? Well, no one seems to know.

When I was a kid, you actually had to roll coins in the round paper coin rollers. Then came the casino, and bank coin dumps. Those machine could count them really fast. It was a joy to drop them off and watch your coins be counted in the blink of an eye!

Now, even some banks and casinos won't take your coins. And Coinstar takes a percentage. So in my mind, I'm picturing these guys at a Coinstar machine yelling, "JUST HOLD ON!!" 

The suspects: Rakiem Savage, 25, Ronald Byrd, 31, Haneef Palmer, 30, and Malik Palmer, 32. They're are facing charges that include conspiracy, robbery and theft of government money.

If they're convicted, they will probably be locked up for several decades.

We have more on this and other stories in today’s Other News!

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There's something comforting about the ringing sounds from slot machines in Las Vegas.

Lined across casino floors, slot machines are almost like the front-line soldiers when it comes to gambling.

For some, slot machines offer quintessential Sin City entertainment. These machines also may seem less intimating compared to other games with complex rules, etiquette and more.

If you're a gambling rookie then the bright, flashy machines can be overwhelming. But, we're here to help.

Other than the rare nickel slot machines (which only exists in old school Las Vegas casinos), the best payout comes from the $5 slot machine, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casinos had a 5.46% win percentage in 2022. In comparison, the $25 slot machines had a 5.86% average when it came to casinos winning. This figure was only higher for multi-denomination machines, which saw a 6.13% of casino winnings in 2022.

There's also a term of "loose" slot machines. This is essentially a gambler's myth that some machines pay out more than others.

Overall, your best chances of finding some "loose" slot machines will be located off The Strip and off Fremont Street. Casinos that are located in North Las Vegas or Henderson will probably have a better chance of getting a pay out per VegasFoodandFun.com's report.

Along with that, Nevada's Gaming Control Board states that, "All gaming devices must: (a) Theoretically pay out a mathematically demonstrable percentage of all amounts wagered, which must not be less than 75 percent for each wager available for play on the device."

This means that Nevada has a "Return to Player" of 75%.  This means that -- in theory -- the player should get their money back 75% of the time, and the casino would get 25%.

However, just because "75%" is the minimum doesn't mean a casino will go that low. So, take this with a grain a salt. And the best rule of Las Vegas: The house always wins.

But despite the slim odds, sometimes slot machines can pay off. If you're a Las Vegas local or a tourist then scroll down below for the best machines to play in Las Vegas! This list is compiled from local reviews and media sources that are Las Vegas-based.

According to GamblingNews.com, the Wheel of Fortunate slot machine pays out jackpots "habitually." There are tons of features and some multipliers to "keep you going in the base game." And according to Casino.org, there are 720 ways to win.

Simple and no-nonsense. There are five pay lines. There are great bonus rounds with multipliers that help you win "big," according to Casino.org.

The Buffalo Grand is a fan-favorite among many slot players. With fun animations and an "all-ways winning system," this machine has two bonus wheels and the big jackpot prizes right at the top of the machine. The retriggers are easy when it comes to free spins and multipliers, according to OnlinegamblingSites.com. Win-lines are not needed. However the symbols on consecutive reels from the left trigger wings. While most of the symbols require three in a row, the higher paying Buffalo and Elk symbols only need two.

Joe Jonas once posted on Instagram about this slot machine, so it must be good right? Well, we're not too sure that this machine being "Joe Jonas" approved means it's a good one. However, it's definitely a popular machine that's favored among many. You can earn tons of free spins -- up to 100! It's a progressive jackpot with 50 paylines, according to JackpotParty.com.

The Monte Carlo slot machine is another "reputable" or "well-known" game in Sin City. The multipliers, promotions and free spins makes this slot an encompassing experience. Along with that, the machine blends roulette with the foundational game of slots. The mixture of roulette, slots with other incentives makes this a popular machine for many tourists.

The Diamond Queen is a five-reel machine with 20 paylines and scatter pays, free game bonuses  and multiple winning combinations. It's another hit on the Vegas casino floor for many seasoned slot players. You can chose from different coin denominations for this machine as well. The theme is fun and it's a great machine to start with.

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