Poker-Matic machines were introduced by Dale electronics in 1970. They were the first video poker machines. These machines were commonly used in famous Las Vegas casinos, the gambling capital of the world. However, these machines proved to be a big flop.

Walt Fraley made use of the new technology and because of his efforts; first ever-video slot was inaugurated in the city of Las Vegas, during the year of 1975. These machines too failed in terms of popularity. Players had no trust in the results of money of this machine, as they were unaware of the real wheels that spin inside the machine.

A dynamic change of Video Slot emerged because of video poker. IGT Company (formerly recognized as SIRCOMA) set up the new invention of Draw Poker in the year of 1979. It was enormously famous and enhanced the belief of the players in the game of slots. It made use of a similar technology and did not opt for rotating reels instead. Machines for playing video poker soon derived popularity.



Due to the fame of Poker grew and online software became faster and user friendly, online video poker too saw a significant boost in its popularity.