Where did the name Pokies come from?

While there is no documented date of when the term was first used it has become the standard term for video pokies in Australia.

Advertising for casinos and pubs always calls the games pokies. It appears to have come from the fact that there was a time when video poker  were in pubs and clubs as well as the slot - they were all called poker machines. This like most slang was broken down to pokies probably due to people saying things such as "I'm off to the pub to play on the pokie machines". Interestingly enough the term appears to have only caught on in Australia as the rest of the world still likes to call them slots or slot machines. Online Pokies are without a doubt one of the top forms of casino entertainment in Australia. They offer thousands of players, in both cities and in the outback, the chance to win millions of Australian Dollars every day. But how do they work? And which Games are the best to play? It’s really simple, just download your free Casino Software, claim any sign-up bonus and choose the game that best suits you – it is really that simple. There are hundred of games for you to choose from across our featured casinos. No matter whether you’re looking for your favourite or best  video or classic game, there are online casino games you want to play when you want to play them. There are also Progressive online Poker machine games to play online in Australia: • WowPot • Treasure Nile • Mega Moolah • Triple Sevens • Cyberstud • Major Millions • Supajax • King Cashalot • Tunzamunni • LotsaLoot • Fruit Fiesta • Cash Splash Most of our casinos also upgrade or add new Games to their casino software every month! Whoever said an online casino will never give you something for nothing has obviously never played pokies as almost all pokie have “in game” Free Spins and Bonus Features. These amazing pokies features increase your chances of winning and add more excitement to what is already an awesome online entertainment experience.

Posted by Roo on 17 April 2012 | 0 Comments

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