Do not be surprised if in the coming weeks and months a new slot machine in honor of Michael Jackson hits online casinos.  The main thing is to not be offended by it.  At the end of the day it is business.  And yes, it may seem like one of many attempts to make money off of the death of a man who was at once beloved and tortured by the world.  The reality is that such an occurrence would be yet another display of how great of an artist Michael Jackson was.

A big part of me believes that the reason so many people were shaken by Michael Jackson’s death is that no one saw it coming.  But, the reason no one saw it coming has only partially to do with him being in his 50.  I just do not believe anyone thought of having to deal with the death of a star that seemed to transcend humanity.

That is not to say that Michael Jackson was thought of as a god, it just means that he was thought of as Michael Jackson, sort of a folk hero in stature.  More of an idea or a style than a mortal man.  His fame was like the world had never seen.

Online casinos have always made their money by keeping their finger on things that resonate deeply with people.  Most people are attracted to slot machines and online casino games that bring up some sort of nostalgia.  Michael Jackson has now reached a permanent Legend statues that only death can bring.