🏛️ The Origins of Pokies (1900s – 1940s)
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1901: The first mechanical slot machine, the Liberty Bell, is created by Charles Fey.
Event Date Invention of Liberty Bell 1901 -
1930s: Slot machines become popular in American speakeasies during Prohibition.
Event Date Popularity in Speakeasies 1930s
🎰 The Rise of Electronic Pokies (1950s – 1980s)
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1963: The first fully electromechanical slot machine, the Money Honey, is introduced.
Event Date Introduction of Money Honey 1963 -
1976: The first video slot machine is released, paving the way for modern pokies.
Event Date Invention of Video Slot Machine 1976
🕹️ Modern Era of Pokies (1990s – Present)
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1996: The first online casino launches, introducing pokies to the digital world.
Event Date Launch of Online Casinos 1996 -
2010s: Mobile gaming becomes a trend, leading to the rise of mobile-friendly pokies.
Event Date Rise of Mobile Gaming 2010s
