The slot machine was invented in 1887 by Charles Frey of San Fransisco. The name “slot machine” is used for American gaming machines. In Great Britain, these machines are called “fruit machines”. In Australia, the machines are known as “poker machines” or “pokies”. The slots were used for many years as an activity to keep the wives of gamblers in Las Vegas busy. At the time, the machines only took coins, and usually not for very large denominations. Women stayed busy, usually not spending too much money, while their husbands played black jack, roulette, and the crap table. At the time, most of this gambling was done in Las Vegas,…

Slots are coming a long way from its relatively simple design when it was invented in the 1800s compared to the vast improvements made to slots today. When Charles Fey invented the first three reel “one-armed bandit” in 1887 little could he have imagined the technological changes to his simple plan of a game played on a machine. Today the halls of the big casinos echoes with the sound and lights of hundreds of highly computerized slot machines fine tuned with software that display a screen of virtual reels delighting, inspiring, and disappointing the millions who play slots every year. Now the slot machines are coming home, right on your…

Slot machines are found in every online casino, whether land based or online. They are one of the most prolific games around and come in many shapes and forms, all which invite exciting play and nerve-tingling action. Although all different, they have many features in common and are all based upon one distinct set of rules and theme which utilmately governs the way they work and how they pay out. Here we’ll look at some of the terms used to describe slot machines and the features they offer the average slot machine player. It’s often the terminology that puts players off taking part but there really is nothing difficult about playing…

It is good to know how to play slot machines and win. Slot machines gained so much fame in casino gaming mainly because it is very easy to play with. One doesn’t need so much time to learn the basics of the game before he can play. Playing with this only requires a push of the button and a pull of the handle. Then, the excitement begins. Of course, the game requires some strategies so that you can win big amounts of money. The best thing about slots is that, it is very easy to predict which of the machines available are the best ones to play with. Choosing the…

Today slot machines are one of the cornerstones of the gambling industry and are one of the most profitable revenue streams for land based casinos. The history of slot machines and the history of gambling in the United States are intertwined and can be traced back to 1895, when the first ever slot machine was built. Designed and built by Charles August Fey, the Liberty Bell slot machine was first available to the public in 1895. Named after the San Francisco saloon it was placed in, the Liberty Belle became an instant hit with gamblers. Recognising that there was potential in this new untapped market, and buoyed by the huge…

Casinos have been places of fun and excitement ever since they first opened their doors hundreds of years ago. The thrill of the games of chance and the appeal of the enormous jackpot prizes, attract millions to the gambling capitals of the world every month. Since the creation of the Internet, online casinos offering online casino games have known incredible growth and have become just as important as their land based counterparts. There are many different types of online casino games to choose from, each of them with their own characteristics and exciting elements of luck and sometimes skill and strategy. With the necessary practice, some casino games can even…

There are several bad habits that make man fail in the life as a whole. He will face a total money loss and thus the life ahead become hard to move. One such habit which causes monetary lose is gambling. There are people who are addicted to gambling. The ill results are the total loss of wealth and properties. Man starts most of the bad habits as a matter of entertainment or fun. Gambling is also started in a similar way. Gambling addiction is of no use to the people who are going after it. But when they get an interest after their first trial, they will stick to it.…

There is an old English saying “Food cooked with passion and served with love tastes divine.” Trust me, it is true even today! Every food enthusiast (like you and me) is well aware that the soul of any good recipe resides in the right blend of spices and fresh natural ingredients. But we might sometimes miss upon an even more important ingredient while cooking food, and which more often than not tampers with the soul of our recipe. Yes, I am talking about food safety & hygiene. One has to be very careful while handling food and maintain the highest level of hygiene and food safety in our kitchen and…