Pokies” comes from “poker machines,” a term widely used in Australia during the early days of electronic gambling.

Pubs could hit the jackpot after a court ruling paved the way for huge rebates in overpaid VAT on games machines. At the High Court earlier this... Pubs could hit the jackpot after a court ruling ...

Fruit machines have remained a popular game in the casino world, both offline and online. For decades people have played them at pubs, and casinos, and today players have easy access to free slots ...

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The evolution of London's slot machine history from the Liberty Bell of 1895 to today's cutting-edge innovations is an intriguing journey.

A gang of fruit machine thieves have been brought to justice after more than 100 raids in pubs across the North East and beyond. Ten men have been sentenced for their part in a conspiracy which saw ...