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The History of Slot Machines - Charles Fey

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By Mary Bellis, About.com

Typical Mechanical Slot Machine

Typical Mechanical Slot Machine

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The first mechanical slot machine was the Liberty Bell, invented in 1895 by car mechanic, Charles Fey of San Francisco.

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