The slot device was invented in 1887 by Charles Frey of San Fransisco. The name "slot equipment" is utilized for American gaming equipment. In Excellent Britain, these machines are identified as "fruit equipment". In Australia, the devices are called "poker equipment" or "pokies".

The slots were being applied for a few years being an action to help keep the wives of gamblers in Las Vegas chaotic. At some time, the devices only took coins, and typically not for incredibly big…