Welcome to Slots
Slot games are one of the most popular games to bet on at casinos. On any given night, expect most of the machines to be packed with eager players. They appear in a good selection of betting levels; a few only cost five cents a spin while others can cost as much as twenty dollars a spin. Although slots are a gambling tool, a number of individuals are intimidated by the high-dollar table games and like the delight and excitement of a great slot machine.
The earliest mechanical slot machine was assembled in 1895 and was dubbed the "Liberty Bell." Created by a California auto mechanic, the earliest slot machines had 3 spinning reels with diamonds, hearts, spades and a cracked Liberty Bell painted on each. Prior to this invention, the term "slot machines" was employed to characterize various types of vending machines.
The first real widespread use of one armed bandits in American betting houses is credited to the Flamingo Hotel, Vegas in and around the 40’s. The head of the betting house had originally thought the machines would be awesome to intrigue tired wives of a few of the biggest high roller customers of the betting house. He didn’t know that slot games would be a fun activity for nearly everyone and that the enticement would go further than the apathetic wives. At this time, it is said, slot machines make up over two-thirds of all money brought in by American brick and mortar casinos.
Slot machine games beyond a doubt have a full history. From the little invention of the mid-19th century to the billion dollar industry of today, the slots will continue to grow in universal appeal.