The first slot machine was invented towards the end of the 19th century. For over 80 years land based slot machines operated with the reels actually rotating. First the wheels rotated based on mechanical movement of the arm and then through electrical inputs. The first video slot machine came into being only in 1975.
Computer software using random number generators and electronic screens that displayed graphics were the basic inputs for video slots. No physically moving parts were required. The first video slot machine was invented by Walt Fraley and was called Fortune Coin. (more…)
