This group of 16 (oops...now it's down to 8!) Pace slot machines is the last of the old mechanical slots available for public play in the State of Nevada.

Enjoy them while you can, folks...our friends at Bill's Casino in South Lake Tahoe don't put much maintenance into these relics, and at any given time several are out of order. In fact, on Feb. 17, 2002, only two of the eight slots were working. I was told that eight machines had just recently been removed from service to be used for parts, and I suspect it's just a matter of time before the rest of these Pace machines get the old heave-ho. In fact, this group of Pace slots is so pathetic, Bill's ought to just put them out of their misery once and for all.

Here's an even more unusual antique slot you might still find at Bill's, the last double quarter Pace. The only problem is this one's so out of tune several of the reels run backwards!

And yes, it does happen once in awhile. Here's a $75 winner.

Update, June 20, 2003

Bill's finally threw in the towel on the old Pace mechanicals, as of this date the machines no longer exist at Bill's Casino at South Lake Tahoe.

When I called to inquire about the machines, I was told I could find one of Bill's old slots in a casino in Virginia City. It looks like Bill's Casino has really let us down.

In July 2003 we set out for Virginia City to see if there really were any old mechanical slots available for public play. We went through every casino in town, and the closest we came to finding any was at the Gambling Museum (well worth a visit).

Also, pictured here are the 'Bonanza Girls' at the Bonanza Club in Virginia City. Unfortunately, the postcard, which is widely sold throughout town, shows slot machines which no longer exist.