Gary A. Kern is a slot enthusiast, a professor of computer science, and an Information Technology Professional. He became interested in learning more about the different types of slot machines, payout percentages, and different methods of play after his first trip to Las Vegas. Inspired to Win: Getting Started with Slots was written to share experiences gained while playing various slot machines, information provided by slot manufactures and casinos, and other facts gathered while talking with numerous slot players and observing other slot players and slot machines in action.