The very first slot machines in the world

Quite a lot of people already know what slot machines and casinos are, moreover, most of these people have also already tried to play such games. But still, most do not even suspect how it all began and how the first slot machines and casinos appeared.

But their history is quite turbulent. After all, the first slot machine appeared quite a long time ago, more than a hundred years ago. At the same time, few people knew how to play it, and therefore not everyone liked it, but the creator himself was proud of his invention; now, to play a gambling game, there was no need to look for an opponent, you can play against the machine that will also not deceive you and will therefore play as honestly as possible.

The reels in the machine rotated independently and fell out randomly, so it was almost impossible to understand exactly how such a machine works. But still, many people tried to find some kind of pattern in their work so that later they could win as much as possible. And if in the first-ever machine that such a pattern was because it was simply not mechanical and the springs simply spun there with a certain pattern, later, when large electronic machines appeared, there was no such logic, and it actually fell out all at random. And no matter how many people tried to devise schemes to deceive all this, they failed.

Creation of the first slot machines

The history of slot machines begins in 1887. Mechanic Charles Fey designed the first slot machine in his workshop. It had a primitive design. To begin with, the client lowered five cents into the coin acceptor and could win half a dollar.
In 1891, two Americans from Brooklyn, Sitman and Pete, presented a poker slot machine. It had five drums. Playing cards were on the sides. With the help of a lever, it came into action. The reels started spinning, and the card symbols changed their positions.
At the age of 19, Charles Fey was diagnosed with tuberculosis. However, the mechanic managed to overcome the disease and became famous in the gambling business.
Slot machines by American inventors became popular and appeared in many establishments. At that time, there were no direct payments. In case of winning, the client approached the bar and received a free drink or cigarettes instead of money.
In 1895 Fey developed a new gaming machine. It was called the “Liberty Bell”. The machine included a drum and dozens of horseshoe and card symbols.
The first devices were exclusively mechanical. The player pulled the handle, due to which the combined shafts and gears set the drums in motion.

Development of the industry at the end of the 20th century

The development of slot machines in different periods of time are presented in the table.

Time	Important events
Early 20th century	Apparatuses underwent changes in design and mechanism. The developers have removed the call announcing victory, and also introduced a double win. The design is colourful and of high quality. All these factors combined together led to an unprecedented increase in the popularity of gambling in the 40s.
The 50s	Electromechanical slots appeared. Their design provided for an engine, the power of which reached five horsepower, with eight reels and twenty symbols. Another characteristic feature of electromechanical slots is that they accepted large-denomination banknotes.
The 1990s	Television sets of their own production appeared in the Soviet Union. A little later, they began producing the usual monetary installations in the USSR.

Classification of slot machines

There are several types of game installations. Each has its own characteristics.

Slot Machines

Slots were installed in land-based clubs. The very first models were launched with a lever and more modern ones with a button. They were bulky and heavy but vulnerable at the same time. Today, such devices are out of use because they are outdated.

In Russia, slot machines existed until 2005, when a law was passed regulating the minimum RTP from 90%.

Video machines

Modern video machines in land-based clubs are equipped with a touch screen monitor. Below it is a keyboard with electromechanical buttons to control the game. The set comes with a comfortable chair.

Internet casino

Many gamblers today prefer to play online casinos. This is very convenient because you can launch slots right from home at any time. The main condition is a stable internet connection.

Online casinos are in no way inferior to land-based gambling establishments. They provide a wide range of entertainment, quality service and pay big dividends. In addition, only on gambling sites, you can get bonuses. They replace real money.

It is important to play on licensed sites. They use original software from leading developers. The result of the game is determined by the random number generator, so the operator cannot change it in any way.

Information about the license must be posted on the site in the public domain for customers.

Interesting facts on the history of gambling

The history of the creation and development of gambling entertainment is replete with interesting facts:

• The first slot machines in the world were called one-armed bandits. The nickname comes from the design of the machines. It included a lever that resembled a hand. Machines were called bandits because of the low payout percentage. A person could lose all the money in an attempt to hit the jackpot.
• Herbert Mill played an important role in the popularisation of the devices. He suggested enlarging the screen of the devices to fit more characters. Then people would be able to see that they are often only one step away from victory. From the psychological point of view, this increases the excitement and encourages you to make another bet. From this, the profit of the casino is growing.

Modern devices work on the same principle as classical ones. However, the results are determined randomly, so everyone has a chance to receive a payout.

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