Fruit machines are commonly known as slot machines, one-armed bandits, or fruit slots. Slot machines are the most popular type of gambling game found in casinos and bars worldwide. Other synonyms for fruit machines include pokies, video slots, fruit pachinko, and pub slots. Online fruit slots are also commonly referred to as online pokies or online slots. One of the reasons for the popularity of these games is the chance to win a substantial prize with only a small amount of money. Fruit machines have come a long way since their invention in the late 1800s, and today's machines are more advanced, with many different features and themes.