Slot machines gained their universal appeal in casinos because, unlike other games, they are played at the player's pace and they don't require special skills. Commonly referred to as one-armed bandits, the goal of the game is to spin the reels so that the symbols on all reels line up on the payline in a winning combination.

When this occurs, the slot machine pays out according to the payoff table posted on its front. The payoff table tells players what the winning combinations of symbols are for that machine and what each combination pays based on the number of coins put in for the spin. Players have a much greater chance of hitting any of the lower-paying combinations.

An enterprising American named Charles Fey invented and began manufacturing slot machines in 1894 from his workshop in San Francisco. Fey pioneered many coin-operated gaming devices including the original three-reel bell slot machine.

During the 1930s, slot machines proliferated across America. Originally installed as a way to entertain high-rollers’ wives and girlfriends, revenue from slot machines soon began rivaling that of the table games. Today, slots account for over two-thirds of U.S. casino revenue.

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