poker machine

Coin-operated gambling device

A poker machine is an Australian and New Zealand term for a slot machine—a coin-operated gambling device found in casinos, pubs, and clubs.

Players insert money and press a button or pull a lever to spin reels displaying symbols; matching combinations pay out winnings.

Often shortened to pokie: She lost a hundred bucks on the pokies.

Related

betting · payline · bonus · one-armed bandit · credits · random number generator · responsible gambling · near miss · chasing losses · wagering · house edge · paytable · free spins · bright lights · online betting · payout · coin slot · reels

Opposites
gambling vs. non-gambling activity

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Interest-bearing bank holding

piggy bank · investment · arcade game · vending machine · ATM

skill vs. chance

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Strategic board game

strategy game · skill game · competitive sport · blackjack · tournament play

solitary machine gambling vs. social table gambling

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Folding furniture for games

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG