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<br>Slot machines are undoubtedly the most played games in today's casinos. Featuring flashing lights and thrilling jackpots, they attract countless gamblers daily. Yet, these fascinating games have a very interesting and fascinating history going back more than 100 years.<br>
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The Original Slot Machine
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<br>The history starts to the late 19th century with a mechanical poker game invented by Sittman and Pitt. This early device contained five drums holding 50 card faces. Players would insert a coin and pull the arm to play the game. Payouts did not come out of the machine; instead, lucky players got free drinks or cigars depending on the cards they landed.<br>
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Charles Fey's Invention
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<br>Shortly after, towards the turn of the century, a mechanic named Charles Fey created the very first automatic payout machine. Called the Liberty Bell, it possessed three spinning reels containing simple icons: horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts, and a Liberty Bell. By reducing the complexity, he managed to create an automated payout system. Getting three bell symbols triggered the top prize of half a dollar.<br>
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Key Milestones in Slot History
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<br>The timeline of slot machines is generally divided into a few major eras. This comparison chart highlights the biggest technological leaps:<br>
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Technology
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Main Characteristic
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Late 19th Century
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Mechanical
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Manual levers and coin payouts
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1963
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Electric Motors
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Bottomless hoppers and electric reels
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1970s
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Digital Screens
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TV monitors used instead of physical reels
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Late 90s
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Virtual Slots
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Digital bonuses
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The Introduction of Electromechanical Slots
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<br>In the mid-20th century, a massive shift occurred with the release of the Money Honey machine. It represented the very first electric-powered slot game. It included a bottomless hopper and was capable of paying out large amounts of money without an attendant. This massive leap rendered the machines incredibly thrilling and opened the doors for modern gaming.<br>
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The Rise of Video Slots
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<br>Another revolutionary change happened in 1976 when screen-based slot machines were invented. Rather than using mechanical parts, these machines featured a digital display to show the action. Should you have any concerns with regards to where by in addition to how you can work with [oshicasinos-australia.com](https://oshicasinos-australia.com), you possibly can e mail us in the web site. Authorized by regulators, they soon emerged as a massive hit on the Las Vegas strip.<br>
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The digital screens enabled complex betting lines.
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Software creators were able to introduce bonus rounds.
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Random Number Generators (RNG) made the games perfectly random.
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<br>Today, internet slot machines rule the gambling world. Users have access to thousands of unique titles boasting incredible visuals and life-changing prizes. From the old Liberty Bell to highly immersive virtual worlds, the evolution of these games is a testament to technological progress.<br>
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