The first gambling machine was developed in 1891 and contained 5 drums holding a total of 50 card faces and was based on poker. The machine proved popular - players would insert a 'nickel' and pull the lever, the drums would then spin whilst players hoped for a good poker hand.
There was no payout mechanism, so for example a pair of Kings might get the player a beer, or a flush would result in cigars - the prizes depended on what was available at the local establishment!
I also read somewhere that some establishments would offer you a girl for the night if you got 3 queens.
top website find harry ,,,,,well done ,,,,,,,, much appreciated bud,,,,,,,,,,, it pretty much covers every videogame arcade machine ever made .
now i probably own every one of em , on my machine (thanks to mame) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but its great to see pictures of the original dedicated cabinets ,,,,,,,,,,,,, pretty nostalgic .
plus ,,,,,,, it lists members of the site , who own and may be selling each particular machine .
great resource ,,,,,, if your after that elusive hydrolic space harrier / out run cab
ps and although ive got this game already on mame ,,,,,,,,,, and its only average at best in gameplay terms ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the collector in me wants it lol
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