✨ The Early Days of Pokies (1880s – 1930s)

• 🎰 Invention of the One-Armed Bandit (1887)

  Event	Description
  The First Slot Machine	Barman Charles Fey invents the Liberty Bell, the first-ever slot machine.

• 🃏 Introduction of Automatics (1920s)

  Event	Description
  The Mechanical Evolution	Automated machines begin to emerge, changing the way players interact with slots.

📈 The Golden Age (1940s – 1970s)

• 💵 Development of Electromechanical Slots (1960s)

  Event	Description
  Introduction of New Features	Electromechanical machines allow for more complex gameplay and larger payouts.

• 🌏 The Rise of Casinos (1970s)

  Event	Description
  Legalization of Gambling	States like Nevada legalize casinos, leading to an explosion in popularity.

💻 The Digital Revolution (1980s – 2000s)

• 🎮 Introduction of Video Slots (1980s)

  Event	Description
  First Video Slot Machine	Video Poker and slot machines with screens come into existence, transforming gameplay.

• 🌐 Online Gaming Emergence (1990s)

  Event	Description
  First Online Casinos Open	The launch of online casinos allows players to enjoy pokies from home.

🔮 Modern Era and Innovations (2010s – Present)

• 📱 Mobile Slot Gaming Boom (2010s)

  Event	Description
  Rise of Mobile Gaming	Smartphone apps allow pokie players the convenience of gaming anywhere, anytime.

• 💡 Introduction of VR & AR in Gaming (2020s)

  Event	Description
  Innovative Gaming Experiences	Virtual reality slots create immersive environments for players.

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