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From its humble beginnings in a Californian garage at the end of the 19th century to global domination today, the slot machine has enjoyed a long and fruitful (excuse the pun!) history.

It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and all signs point to its popularity continuing to rise over the coming years. Since the very first online casino went live in the 1990s, there truly has been no looking back for what many would now list as their favourite pastime.

Although it’s a relatively young industry in comparison to some countries around the world, the New Zealand gambling sector is still valued at an estimated $2 billion.

The gaming industry has grown to unprecedented heights worldwide. Experts opine that it is now bigger than the music and film industries combined. Online gaming has been at the forefront of spurring this growth.