Uno Hardly was the field leader of The Slot Machine Ring, which he operated with the aid of his brothers under the supervision of their father Charley. He had short, light hair. Uno typically smoked a pipe and was often referred to as "Number 1". The Slot Machine Ring arranged for the purchases of Headache's slot machine factory, using Popsie's Mother as an intermediary. Popsie, her mother and Headache soon became disillusioned with the various deceptions and double-crosses they had experienced during their association with the Slot Machine Ring.