The first ever mechanical slot machine invented was called the Liberty Bell, and was developed by Charles Fey (1862–1944) who was a car mechanic from San Francisco. This Slot Machine had 3 spinning reels with symbols such as a spade, diamond, heart and an image of a cracked Liberty Bell. If you spun and 3 Liberty Bells formed in a row then that was the biggest payoff, a grand total of fifty cents or ten nickels. If you visit the Liberty...

Deuces Wild Video Poker’s history can be traced back to the early days of video poker itself. The first machines offering video poker were first seen in the mid 1970′s, and its creation was thought to have been triggered by the first oil crisis, which took place at about this time. As hard times struck, people were motivated on getting big bucks at the casinos. Video poker seemed to have come in at the right time, and multitudes...

Since the classic baccarat is the game for the “high rollers” with the high betting limits, not many people can afford to play it. As for Mini Baccarat, you will not always find it at the casino. And what about playing baccarat online? Nowadays, almost all the online casinos offer the game – you will not be intimidated stepping into a fancy, roped-off baccarat pit. Although there are number of places with high stakes,...

The origins of keno are a bit of a mystery, but there are a few stories floating around out there. What’s the truth? Sadly, as with all history, the truth is a matter of opinion. Apparently ancient Chinese scrolls indicate that Cheung Leung of the Han Dynasty introduced a game similar to keno around 200 BC. Cheung’s city was at war for several years and was beginning to run out of supplies. Rumor has it that the citizens of his...

There are some games in the online casino parlour that strike a chord with players. The players enjoy the intricacies and challenges afforded them by the games and, in turn, adopt these games as their favourite plays. Traditionally, the online games of blackjack and roulette have created such a bond between player and game. Now, there is a third game that has established a unique bonding with casino players – online video poker games....