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The earliest Australian pokie machines are rumoured to have sprung from an 1891 machine based on the game of poker. Things have come a long way since then, however, it did take close to 100 years for the first video slot machine to make an appearance. Today, there are hundreds of gaming developers pumping out an endless supply of new gambling slot machines for the modern gambler to enjoy.

Video poker is a simple variation of physical poker, which is an extremely popular card game all over the world. Usually played on a single screen in the virtual space, online poker cuts away the need for learning how to control your reactions and facial expressions, as you would need to do in a physical game. This makes it the perfect platform for newbies to learn the ropes.

There are literally hundreds of gambling slot machines in the world. It only stands to reason, then, that they follow a variety of different rules. As fruit machines usually follow a 3-reel structure, their rules tend to be extremely straightforward: land a symbol on an active payline and you’ll receive a payout. Modern slots, on the other hand, are a whole other kettle of fish.