diff --git a/python/casino/goldslots.py b/python/casino/goldslots.py
index a8783185e..ed55f0799 100644
--- a/python/casino/goldslots.py
+++ b/python/casino/goldslots.py
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ if (activator.PayAmount(cost*10)):#goldcoin
          id = activator.Map.CreateObject(cointype, x, y)
          CFItemBroker.Item(id).add(payoff)
 	 if payoff == 1:
-            message == "you win %d %s!" %(payoff,cointype)
+            message = "you win %d %s!" %(payoff,cointype)
 	 else:
 	    message = "You win %d %ss!!" %(payoff,cointype)
          break
diff --git a/python/casino/platinumslots.py b/python/casino/platinumslots.py
index 40b6fced7..c9c63dae9 100644
--- a/python/casino/platinumslots.py
+++ b/python/casino/platinumslots.py
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ if (activator.PayAmount(cost*50)):#platinumcoin
          break
       else:
          message = "Better luck next time!"
-   activator.Write(message,activator)
+   activator.Write(message)
    activator.Write("%d in the Jackpot, Play again?" %Slots.checkslot())
 else:
    activator.Write("Sorry, you do not have enough money")