Pokies
Definition ‘Pokies’ – Pronounced- po•kies and po•keys
Noun (sometimes used in singular, pokie machine) - A Poker Machine or Slot MachineOrigin – Comes from Australian Slang, an evolution of the Australian vernacular, “I’m off to play the Poker Machines down at the RSL” became, “I’m off to play the Pokies down at the RSL” Thought to have originated in New South Wales in the 1970’s.
History
Aussie punters love ‘a bet’, whether it’s on a footy team, a horse at the races,The dogs, the trots, or at a casino, club or pub. Having a bet is, has been and will remain a pleasurable recreational activity for the vast majority of Australians. ‘Trifectas’, ‘Dishlickers’, ‘Red-Hots’, ‘Tatts’, ‘nags’, ‘TAB’, ‘tote’, pokies, ‘pools’ and a wealth of other terms have enriched the national vocabulary and become an essential part of the Australian national character.Since the inception of pokies in Australia, they have grown to be favourite way for aussies to have a bet and have some fun as well. Versions of ‘pokies’ began appearing in Australia in the early 1900s. It was not until 1956 that the pokie machines were recognised (and regulated) by the legislature for the first time (in NSW, for the exclusive use of the New South Wales clubs). In 1978, the first spinning reel gaming machine to use microprocessor technology was produced in Australia giving rise to a significant export industry which was established alongside an already strong manufacturing base situated predominantly in Sydney. In the following years, gaming machines were recognised (and regulated) in most States and Territories within Australia. The popularity of pokies in Australia has also provided Australia with a world class industry. Australian Pokies machine manufacturers are recognised as the best in the world and the export the technology to some 65 countries world wide and since the 1980's they had lead the field in Pokies Games development.
External Links
Pokies
Tattersalls
How a Pokies Machine Works
Pokie Machine Legislation
Resources
Talk Pokies is a popular community site about everything pokies at http://www.talkpokies.com/
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