The BAR symbol present in classic slots also appeared around this time, and was based on the logo of the Bell-Fruit company. The game gained huge popularity and continued to be manufactured even if in 1902 slot machines were banned.īy 1908, slot machines could be found in all shops, saloons and bars. This first slot machine called Liberty Bell featured 5 symbols and allowed automatic payouts. It’s not exactly clear when the inventor, Charles Augustus Fey, created the first slot machine, however, it is believed to be between 18. The first video machine was created in the 19th century by a New York company called Sittman and Pitt. Slot machines are somewhat new compared to other casino games that have been around for decades and even centuries.
