Slots History
The very first gambling machine that resembled a slot machine was developed and
built by the American company Sittman & Pitt in 1891. It was based
on poker and
proved to be extremely popular. But it was not until 1887 when Charles Fey devised a much simpler
machine called the "Liberty Bell" that the first true slot machine (or one-armed bandit) was invented.
The "Liberty Bell" had three spinning reels with a total of five symbols - horseshoes,
diamonds, spades, hearts and the Liberty Bell. Its biggest payoff of ten nickels was
made when three bells in a row appeared on the reels. This format proved to be such
a success with gambling patrons that a new industry was spawned and we still see
its effect on every offline and online casino today.