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A slot machine (American), fruit machine (English),
or poker machine (Australian) is a type of casino
game. Traditional slot machines are coin-operated
machines with three or more reels, which spin when
a lever on the side of the machine is pulled. The
machines include a currency detector that validates
the coin or money inserted to play. (The slot machine
is also known informally as a one-armed bandit because
of its traditional appearance and its ability to leave
the gamer penniless.) The machine pays off based on
patterns of symbols visible on the front of the machine
when it stops. Modern computer technology has resulted
in many variations on the slot machine concept. Slot
machines are the most popular gambling method in casinos
and constitute about 70 percent of the average casino's
income.
Slot
machines in Australia are generally referred to as
"video poker", "poker machines"
or "pokies", but are officially termed Gaming
Machines. Australian-style gaming machines frequently
use video displays to simulate physical reels, usually
five. These machines have additional bonusing and
second-screen features such as free games and bonus
levels. They also allow for multiple lines (up to
50) or multiple ways (up to 243) to be played.
The
laws regulating the use of gaming machines in Australia
are a matter for State governments, and as such they
vary between States.
Gaming
machines in are found in casinos (approximately one
in each major city) as well as pubs and clubs in some
states (usually sports, social, or RSL clubs). The
first Australian state to legalize this style of gambling
was New South Wales in 1956 when they were made legal
in all registered clubs in the state. There are suggestions
that the proliferation of poker machines has led to
increased levels of "problem gambling";
however, the precise nature of this link is still
open to research.
In
1999 the Australian Productivity Commission reported
that Australia had nearly 180,000 poker machines,
more than half of which were in New South Wales. This
figure represented 21% of all the gambling machines
in the world, and on a per capita basis, Australia
had roughly five times as many gaming machines as
the United States. Revenue from gaming machines in
pubs and clubs accounts for more than half of the
$4 billion in gambling revenue collected by state
governments in 2002-2003.
In
Queensland, gaming machines in pubs and clubs must
provide a return rate of 85% while machines located
in casinos must provide a return rate of 90%. Most
other states have similar provisions. (Credit: Wikipedia).
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