World Slots - Overseas Slot Machines

This World Slots section describes slot machines and related laws in different countries all over the world.

Japanese Slot Machines

Japanese slot machines have a relatively short history. They were introduced in Japan during the American occupation in the Second World War. Strict gambling laws in Japan oblige all slots to have three reels and three buttons to hold each one of the reels, but the most interesting thing about Japanese slots is that they usually have 6 levels, which provides incredible odds of 90-160 percent! Japanese slot machines probably are the most beatable slot machines in the world.

Australian Slot Machines

Slot machines appeared in Australia since they were first legalized in NSW state in 1956. Shortly after that all other states legalized this style of gambling and slot machines quickly spread all over the continent. Slot machines in Australia are officially called Gaming Machines, but commonly referred as poker machines or pokies. Australia has the highest concentration of slot machines per citizen in the world. One, who has ever been to Australia, probably has noticed many of them in pubs, clubs and special venues.

Australian slots are electronic devices with video displays. They usually have 5 reels and are replete of various extra-features like bonus levels and second-screen games, multiple lines and multiple ways play. According to Australian gambling law, the slot machines located in pubs and clubs must produce at least a 60 percent payout rate, while the payout rate of those located in casinos must be 90 percent or higher.

Objections:

There are many organizations that criticize the spread of slot machines, because, according to them, it provokes a raise of the so called problem gambling, which is the term for gambling addiction that harms the gamblers themselves and their families.

Many people turn to Gamblers Help organization in Australia and name poker machines the cause of their problem. Due to this there is a significant focus on the regulation of slot machines, and many insist on changing the law.