The issue of penalizing slot machines presents a complex moral dilemma. Many argue that these devices are inherently constructed for exploitation, preying on vulnerable individuals and contributing to societal ills like gambling addiction and poverty. They suggest strict regulations, including increased taxes, payout limits, and even outright bans,

Reinforcement learning approaches often struggle to learn complex behaviors due to the exploration-exploitation dilemma. A novel method called "Penalize with Slots" suggests a solution by introducing a penalty mechanism based on a set of slots. These slots represent critical aspects of the system's behavior, and the agent is penalized when its acti