Australia has historically been a fan of the slot machine, also known as the one-armed bandit. In the late 1800s, the first slot machines debuted in Australian bars and pubs. The machines featured three spinning reels with different symbols including cherries, lemons, and Stars. These machines soon became a popular form of entertainment that Australian citizens could enjoy.
In 1956, the first fully electromechanical machine was introduced in Australia. This included a lever that allowed the user to spin the reels and then stop the reels at any time. This allowed people to have more control over the machine and increased the likelihood of winning larger prizes. The popularity of these machines only continued to grow with each passing decade.