Pokies - their history

 

Where did Pokies come from?

These days, Pokies are everywhere. Pubs, clubs, bars, casino and now even online (hence this website!) But what's the origin of the machines? When did they first appear in Australia?

The answer lies in the year 1953. The company called Aristocrat, still very influential in the market today, was the first to build and manufacture a pokie machine which was called The Clubman. This was replaced a couple of years later by The Clubmaster - both offering chances to win against bets wagered. Pokies (or Poker Machines as they were called then) were born.

In 1956, gaming machines in registered venues was legalised, which truly saw Pokies take off. Gambling in Australia was effectively off the ground and a new industry created.

Most of the early poker machines were fairly dull - three reels which spun mechanically and no features were available (damn, we love our features!). However, things were due to change, and change they certainly did. As players of Pokies became more enchated with the opportunity to win money playing the machines, the Pokies themselves developed in terms of graphics, sound and features.

Video slots (more traditional Pokies as we now know them) were being mass produced in the 1980s and were cropping up in most areas around Australia. These 'new generation' Pokies had more win lines and features with a double up (or gamble) bonus. Throw video/graphic screens instead of mechanical reels into the mix and Pokies were becoming even more attractive.

All around the world, including Las Vegas, China and of course Australia, Pokies (slots as they are called elsewhere) are the most popular form of gambling, easily outstripping BlackJack and Poker in Casinos. Pokies are available to play online now where you can claim huge incentives for signing up for a new account. The jackpots are multi-million dollar pots of cash and the features are fantastic. Pokies have advanced from basic, three reel, one winline slot machines into advanced, higher-paying Pokies online.

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