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slots history

Posted by Trix @ 1:00 AM, Wednesday Feb 18th, 2009

To give you a insight into the history of Slot Machines, I need to go back to 1891.
When the first gambling machine was invented by Sittman and Pitt.
They used the symbols of playing cards, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades and Clubs.
The payouts were worked out from the same format as poker.

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They allowed 50 symbols on this 5 reel game. Prizes were given and not cash based on the poker hand of the 5 reels shown after the handle had been pulled.
Liberty Bell was the first to introduce the slot machine as we know it today.
The first slot had 3 reels, and continued the card symbols and also the Bell which we see today, and had an automatic payout system.
The Cherry and Melon slots machines never paid out in cash but instead in chewing gum, relating to the winning line symbols.
Another classic symbol of Liberty Bell was the Gold Bar symbol.
The first electrical slot machine was invented in 1964, called Money Honey. It allowed multiply coin plays and larger jackpots. And gave the player more excitement with the flashing lights and noises.
In 1970 slot machines were brought into casinos and arranged in a carousel, giving the player a larger jackpot.
In 1980 the video slot machine was invented by a company called Sircoma.
By the 1990′s you were able to use notes as well as coins into slot machines, and then the player had more choices.
a€lso the added attraction of bonuses spins and extra jackpots made the slot machine even more appealing to the player. And so the slot machine was now well and truely established, then next step was to introduce onto the internet as a website for players to join in the sam fun from the comfort of there own homes.
And today we see many sites around offering us those very slots machines.

Slot terms

Posted by Trix @ 1:00 AM, Monday Feb 9th, 2009

Here are a list of definitions used on slots machines.

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Bars – The symbol you see on many slot reels, usually the shape is rectangle with the word BAR written in the middle. There are 1, 2 ,and 3 bars found on a slot reel.

Bonus Game – A second game that allows the player to win additional money through a bonus spin won through play.

Credit – This is usually given free or awarded to you. Or if you put funds into your account, it will show up in the credit box and this is used to play the games.

Jackpot – This is the highest payout on a slot machine.

Maxbet – This is the maximum bet you play for on anyone spin of the reels.

Multi-line – Slot machines with more than one payline. They can range from 5 – 20 and sometimes even more.

Multiplier – This is a slot that pays out on multiply wager bets.

Payline – Usually found in the middle, but if your paying multiline it can be any angle.

Progressive Jackpot – A jackpot that continues to grow on every single play of that machine.

Progressive Slot – A group of slots linked together offering the same jackpot.

Reels – these are the wheels that spin around with icons on. you will find either 3 reels or 5 reels.

Slot tournaments – an event that enables players to play for credits and prizes.

Symbols – These are the icons or pictures found on the reels.

Video slots – A slot machine with a video screen. The reels are simulated by graphics.

So now you are aware of each term of use.