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by Cindy White
The online auction and shopping phenomenon that has captivated people around the world is now coming to
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a casino near you! e incredible new eBay Video
Slots have all the excitement of buying and selling on eBayTM and o er even more—the chance to participate in a thrilling Community bonus round and the opportunity to win big!
Since 1995 eBayTM has given hundreds of millions of people around the world the opportunity to buy, sell, or trade practically anything online. eBayTM is currently available in 39 global markets including the U.S. Whatever their economic background or where in the world they live, people can come together and join in what has become truly a global eBayTM form of commerce.
In the first quarter of 2008, there were 647 million new listings added to eBay.com. There are about 115.3 million listings worldwide at any given time and about 6.9 million listings added each day. Hundreds of millions of people around the world use eBayTM to engage in this “social commerce,” and they trade an astonishing $2,040 worth of goods each second! In 2007 alone, a total of more than $59 billion worth of merchandise was bought and sold through this ever-growing, ever-popular online marketplace.
The executives at eBayTM explain the attraction of their Internet phenomenon. “We define ‘Social Commerce’ as ‘a powerful combination of commerce, communication and community that enhances traditional buying and selling.’” It’s simple. People have a natural desire to connect and interact. That same sense of community and connection with others is a big reason why eBayTM Video Slots are sure to become one of the most popular games in Southern California casinos.
The “Wow” Factor
For starters, eBayTM Video Slots have captured the online bidding thrills for casino players with a huge “wow”-inspiring display. You can’t miss eBayTM Video Slots on the floor of your favorite casino. Five giant vertical 42-inch LCD screens display the free spin community bonus event where players play together, echoing eBay’s online auction excitement. A bank of five eBay Video Slot machines with the huge overhead reels looks like one giant Video Slot! Each slot machine is equipped with extra-wide video screens and cushioned seats for comfortable game play. Add the games’ thrilling play with exciting multipliers, wild and scatter symbol action, and there’s something here for everyone!
Collectibles and Fashion Games
The eBayTM Video Slot features two basic games to choose from, and each one is sure to make you feel just like you’re buying, selling, and trading on eBayTM. The Collectibles game displays symbols that are as varied as what you’d find on eBayTM—everything under the sun, from a jukebox to collectible coins to a gramophone. This game will keep you on the edge of your seat with wild symbols and scatter pay action, and you can choose a 25-line multiplier option for even more thrills! There’s a 250-credit maximum bet for the Collectibles game.
You can also bet up to 250 credits in the Fashion game. Just as you’d expect, the Fashion game features reel symbols from the fashion
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
July 2008