How many years do slot machines stay functioning in tip-top condition?

Bigron

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Slot machines for Casino use have a short life by design. It's not that they stop working, it's that they stop getting supported with software upgrades. The reason for this is the same reason that Microsoft keeps producing new versions of Windows - the manufacturers need to sell machines, and the pressure on casinos to scrap and replace is not subtle. In some countries, there is an actual age limit. I don't know if this is still true. New machines were given a non-renewable 3 year government licence, and when it expired that machine was done, permanently, and could never be used for live gaming again. With this description, how long does slot machines last in your favourite casino?
 
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