United Coin Machine Co. now owns Baldini's. No significant changes planned.

The 25c 10/7 DB has been downgraded to 9/7 DB. Still have the old 10/7 DB nickel droppers against the wall near the cashier (since 10/7 DB is painted on the outside of the machines).

The Double Bucks Promotion, which began at the beginning of last year (2003) and was a great play for several months (especially on the 50-play machines), appears to have ended (inasmuch as it does not appear at all on the February calender).

Current best promotion: through February 28, 2004 they have "Everybody's A Winner." Every Saturday evening, between 6pm and 9pm they give away $100 every ten minutes to some random person playing with their card inserted. Every hour, the give away $1000 to some lucky winner. Baldini's is large enough but not huge, so these are probably not bad odds . . . certainly a lot better odds than most drawings. You also earn double points during this time, although with Baldini's tiny cashback even double points is not worth that much (2X .06% = .12%). And, of course, you always earn "Baldini's Bucks" when playing at Baldini's . . . one coupon worth a dollar for every quad. There are now only 4 double bucks times a MONTH, not a week. You may be assured that with only four times a month the 50 play machines are locked up plenty early (at least an hour or more in advance).

The (2) 5c/10c (100 Play) 9/6 JoB pay 10X points all of the time, but aren't eligible for "Baldini's Bucks". 1c (50 Play) 7/5 BP is positive during double bucks promotions.

"Baldini's Bucks" program: Natural Quads get $1 or a six pack of beer or soda. Friendly staff and inexpensive food. Very smoky.