Ann S. Epstein writes novels, short stories, memoir, essays, and poems. Please use the links or site menu to go to the HOME PAGE; learn about her NOVELS, SHORT STORIES, MEMOIR, ESSAYS, and POEMS; find interesting facts in BEHIND THE STORY; read REFLECTIONS on writing; check NEWS for updates on publications and related events; see REVIEWS; learn about her END-OF-LIFE DOULA credentials and services; and CONTACT US to send webmail.
Slot machines are called “one-armed bandits” because of the lever on the side, or “fruit machines” because of the images of three fruits across top that results in a win (jackpot) if they match. Read about when gambling was illegal in Las Vegas (1911-1931) and how the Mob established underground casinos in Tazia and Gemma (see NOVELS).
