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Seniors Flock to Slot Parlor

At this time of year, Florida residents are prone to joke that they are living in “God’s waiting room.” Snowbird season is in full swing – and we’re not talking about creatures with wings. Senior citizens flock to Florida between the months of November and March. Now, those folks visiting the very popular Fort Myers area will have a new and inexpensive way to while away their days – playing the slot machines at the Lucky Horseshoe gaming room in the town of Lehigh. The Lucky Horseshoe is the third such establishment in Lehigh, where gambling for money on slot games is disallowed anywhere except on Indian reservations.

Instead of playing for quarters and dollars, the Lucky Horseshoe offers other prizes that, while not cash, are still valuable. You won’t win a million bucks at this gaming room the way you would playing a hot progressive title in Atlantic City, but you might just land a gift card to the Publix supermarket, or such local dining hotspots as the Bonefish Grill. Wal-Mart gift cards are another hot commodity. Players load cash onto a card, which they then swipe through the slot games to start the action.

Obviously, anyone over the age of twenty-one is allowed and welcome to play at the Lucky Horseshoe, but all indications point to seniors making up the majority of the clientele. Lured by free hot dogs and beverages around the clock, denizens report that the Lucky Horseshoe is a fun and welcoming place. We predict a long and healthy life for this establishment, which allows folks to enjoy all the fun of playing the slots in a comfortable and legal environment.

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