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Classics, video slots, online gambling – The history of gaming machines
Nearly everyone knows the term “one-armed bandit”. Even if you have never been to any casino in your whole life, neither virtual one or land-based, you surely have heard that popular name of gaming machines. However, online gambling games have changed completely through history. We are speaking not only about the gameplay or mechanics but also about the graphics and all the visual aspects of the game. You cannot play with legendary “one arm” through the Web!
The number of media available to take part in gambling grows every year. It has started with personal computers and laptops, now you can use your mobile phone! All that counts is an Internet connection. It does not even have to be fast!
Gaming slots before the First World War
The idea of the first fruit-themed gaming machine was created in the 90s’ of the XIX century in the United States of America. The slot we are talking about included 5 reels and 50 spots with fruit symbols. What is more, the machine did not have an automatic system presenting the award. When winning, you could get some beer or cigarettes for that!
The first fully automatic gaming machine was invented just before the start of the XX century. It contained three reels, five symbols on each one. The highest prize was astonishing… 50 cents! You could get that fortune for drawing three symbols of historical Liberty Bell, which you can see in Philadelphia’s museum now.
Gaming machines – from the TV straight to your mobile
The first electromechanical gaming machine was created exactly in 1964. It could payout to 500 coins at a time! Gamers were thrilled, but the real revolution in the world of gambling came nearly 13 years later, in 1978. In that year players in a famous Las Vegas could try their luck on the first video slot. What is more, this machine had a giant, 19-inch color monitor!
The next big step in the history of gambling was creating the first online gaming machines. It happened in the middle of the 90s, XX century. The first web casino ever fast found out, that people seek for internet versions of classic “One-armed bandits” and started bringing this type of machines to their services. With years passing gamers could see great development of games themselves, but also the graphics and even soundtracks!
Today gamers can choose from a great variety of games, including famous fruit-themed classics or their upgraded versions, just like popular ones offered on KasynoHEX.com. We can always try our luck playing completely new, themed gaming machines with an innovatory number of reels and symbols.
The possibilities are endless, awards are amazing, but you always need to be careful. Remember, that gambling machines online are still about real money, so you should be aware and choose only the best, secure slots from checked providers. Good developers should allow you not only to play for real money but also to limit your casino activity on demand. You should consider using that feature when you are out of luck and you feel, that you are losing a little bit too much.
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WOWPartners Launches Spinbara: The Couch King of Spinning

WOWPartners, feeling that there might be not enough chill in the world, introduces their new brand Spinbara — fun, cheeky, and truly unbothered. The star of the show is a laid-back capybara with a love for sports, snacks, chicks, and slot wins. A spiritual cousin to The Dude (yes, we mean The Big Lebowski), Spinbara leads an unapologetically relaxed lifestyle — or, to put it simply, he’s chillin’ like a villain.
Built on KickerTech’s powerful platform and featuring over 65 top-tier providers, Spinbara combines top-notch sportsbook, live betting, virtuals, and casino entertainment with a distinctive brand voice that players will absolutely love.
This new WOWPartners’ brand isn’t just chill — it’s smart. With a full suite of gamification, tournaments, promos, and player retention tools, including cashback, reloads, and exclusive challenges, Spinbara is designed to keep players logging in.
A spokesperson for WOWPartners shares:
“Spinbara is our most relatable brand yet — he’s lazy, lovable, and just, you know, loves living a good life. Who doesn’t, right? Play lazy, win crazy, that’s the motto. We’ve paired this laid-back vibe with a top-shelf product and powerful engagement mechanics. The result is Spinbara, and we can’t wait for players to come chill with the Dude.”
In short, if you’re all about kicking back, playing your favourite games, and not taking life too seriously — Spinbara’s your kind of place.
Play lazy, win crazy!
For partnership opportunities and more information, contact [email protected].
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Affilka by SOFTSWISS Wins at EGR B2B Awards for Second Year Running

Affilka by SOFTSWISS, an affiliate management software platform, has secured the title of Affiliate Software Supplier at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony took place on 3 July at London’s iconic The Roundhouse, where the iGaming industry gathered to celebrate the most successful and innovative companies of the past year.
The consecutive win reinforces Affilka’s growing leadership in iGaming affiliate marketing software. Over the past 12 months, the product has consistently evolved, launching a series of powerful new features.
Among the recent updates is the Cross-Brand Player Duplicate Detection tool, which identifies overlapping player accounts across different casino brands within a single affiliate program. The platform also introduced the new Traffic Report, which provides real-time, click-to-registration and click-to-FTD metrics with multi-dimensional filters. Another new feature allows affiliates to access data on their marketing campaigns and tracking links directly via API, enabling automated data extraction and custom integrations.
At the end of last year, Affilka rolled out the Geo-Distributed Redirect feature, which boosts site visits by reducing redirect times from 1.5 seconds to 300–500 milliseconds, and the Cohort Analysis Report, which offers deeper insights into player behaviour.
Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, commented on the recognition: “Winning this award two years in a row is an incredible achievement for our team. It reflects our hard work, creativity, and deep commitment to the continuing improvement of our platform. What makes this win special is knowing that the tools we build are already helping our partners solve real challenges. Whether refining traffic strategies or making smarter, data-driven decisions, we’re proud Affilka plays a part in their success.”
Thanks to ongoing updates and the introduction of new innovative features, Affilka by SOFTSWISS now supports over 450 brands, 400 thousand affiliate accounts, and 98 million player registrations.
Earlier in June, SOFTSWISS won two prestigious trophies at another EGR Ceremony – Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. The company’s marketing department received the Marketing Team of the Year Award for its bold creative approach and effective use of new technologies and data analytics. In addition, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was named B2B Marketer of the Year for transforming the company’s marketing function into a powerful brand engine within the iGaming industry.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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L&GNSW Launches Compliance Campaign

The Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has launched a compliance campaign focusing on external gambling signage and internal gambling related signage that is visible from the outside of the premises.
Inspectors will be engaging licensees and attending venues to assess compliance.
L&GNSW will be taking escalated enforcement action against any venue found not to be complying with the requirements.
From 1 December 2023, L&GNSW adopted a zero-tolerance enforcement approach regarding external gambling-related signage. This followed a compliance campaign which involved the removal of all external gambling related signage such as “VIP Lounge,” signage that includes dragon imagery or similar, and the removal of adopted imagery including images associated with gaming machines.
External gambling related signage at hotels and registered clubs are subjected to the requirements of sections 43 and 44 of the Gaming Machines Act 2001 NSW (the Act).
These requirements are in place to continue supporting gambling harm minimisation by reducing the visibility and promotion of gambling, particularly to vulnerable individuals and the broader community.
Venues that are not yet compliant should consult the 2023 Compliance Campaign: External gaming signage for hotels & clubs position paper or contact the Hospitality Concierge for additional information on the requirements.
L&GNSW recommends venues conduct self-audits to ensure their obligations and requirements in relation to the Act are met. A Gaming Harm Minimisation Fact sheet is also available.
Breaches of section 43(1) and 44(1) of the Act can result in on the spot fines of $1100 per offence or a maximum fine of $11,000 per offence if prosecuted.
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