Two big jackpot prizes were won on the same day at a Massachusetts casino. On Oct. 24, a $10 bet was placed on a “Quick Hit” slot machine at Encore Boston Harbor to win $25,000. And, on the same day, ...

Slots have been popular since the late 1800s, and the basic idea behind playing slot machines hasn’t changed much since then. You spin, get the right symbols and you win. But the games certainly have ...