King of the Slots: William "Si" Redd
King of the Slots: William "Si" Redd relates the fascinating, only-in-America success story of one man's improbable rise from the depths of poverty to the heights of international commerce and dazzling wealth. William Silas "Si" Redd is recognized as one of the most important and influential persons in the gaming industry over the past half century. The company he founded, International Game Technology (IGT), is the world leader in the manufacture of gaming equipment and gaming software...
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This book offers the first full-length biography of the man often described as one of the most influential and innovative people in the gaming industry over the past 50 years.
Illustrations and TablesAcknowledgments1. The Neshoba County Fair 12. A Goofy Beginning 133. Music to His Ears 254. The Music Goes Round and Round 355. The Luckiest Man Alive 436. The Biggest Little City 617. New Beginnings 918. A Quiet Revolution 1079. An Ace in the Hole 12110. King of the Slots 14311. A Kaleidoscopic Life 16712. Cruises to Nowhere 18913. An Oasis in the Desert 20714. Aces and Eights 221Notes 227Bibliography 243Index 251
\ From the Publisher"Harpster packs an incredible amount of detail–based on exhaustive research–into this biography, giving the reader a surprisingly vivid portrait of Redd. He is to be commended for drawing on a range of sources and melding them into a readable story. . . . Even Las Vegas and casino history buffs will learn quite a bit from King of the Slots. It's a well-researched look into the life of an important, but undeservedly lesser-known, gaming pioneer. It deserves a place in everyone's Nevada/gambling library."\ -\ dieiscast.com\ \ \
