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Magician David Copperfield unveils namesake slot machine at MGM Grand

David Copperfield unveils a slot machine with his namesake at MGM Grand on Thursday, June 26, 2014. The progressive slot machine is Bally Technologies' latest line of themed games. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The David Copperfield slot machine as seen during unveiling at MGM Grand on Thursday, June 26, 2014. The progressive slot machine is Bally Technologies' latest line of themes games. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

David Copperfield poses for a photo with a fan during the unveiling of slot machine with his namesake at MGM Grand on Thursday, June 26, 2014. The progressive slot machine is Bally Technologies' latest line of themed games. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 27, 2014 - 5:40 pm

Gambling just got a little more magical as prestidigitator David Copperfield unveiled a slot machine in his own image Thursday at the MGM Grand.

The progressive slot machine is Bally Technologies’ latest line of themed games.

Ashley Casper contributed to this report. Contact her at acasper@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @TheCasperA

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