Pokies are most popular in Australia, but their history spans across the globe to America, where the first poker machine was made by game manufacturer Sittman and Pitt in 1891. Using 50 playing cards (the 10 and Jack of Spade were removed) on 5 reels, the game allowed players to win if their spin resulted in a profitable poker hand.

Pokies operate on a premise very similar to slots, so learning to play is very simple. There are a few more buttons on pokies, but the general gist of the game remains the same. Players should become acquainted with the function of the buttons before sitting down to play, in order to make the most of your experience.

Pokies are some of the most popular games in the country, attracting players of all ages and genders, but who are the biggest pokie players in Australia? A recent survey has revealed that suburban housewives represent the biggest population of pokie players in the country.

With hundreds of Pokies on the market, the quality of these games has become increasingly impressive over the years. However, some games are simply better than the rest, outdoing all other Pokies in terms of quality, design and prizes.  

The first thing to remember when planning your winning Pokie strategy is that there is no sure-fire way to guarantee a winning streak or a huge jackpot hit. All Pokies, both in land-based casinos and online, are completely randomized, so there is no way to tell when the machine will pay out. Winning at Pokies requires players to trust their own instinct and make well-informed decisions.