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Slots are one of the most favoured games to enjoy at casinos. On any night, count on most of the machines to be filled with eager players. They appear in a multitude of betting levels; a few only cost five cents a spin while others can cost upwards of twenty dollars a play. Although slot machines are a gambling tool, a number of people are afraid of the big money card tables and are partial to the entertainment and exhilaration of a great one arm bandit.

The earliest slot machine was assembled in 1895 and was called the "Liberty Bell." Invented by a California machinist, the initial slot games had 3 spinning reels with diamonds, hearts, spades and a cracked Liberty Bell painted on each. Prior to this invention, the phrase "slot machines" was used to describe several kinds of vending machines.

The first real widespread use of slot machine games in American brick and mortar casinos is attributed to the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas somewhere around 1940. The owner of the casino had initially thought the slot machines would be great to intrigue tired wives of some of the biggest high roller customers of the casino. Little did he know that slot machine games would be a fun activity for almost everyone and that the enticement would go beyond the the bored wives. At this time, it is said, the slots comprise over two-thirds of all revenue brought in by U.S. brick and mortar casinos.

The slots beyond a doubt have a full history. From the small creation of the late-19th century to the billion dollar sector of today, slots will continue to expand in universal appeal.