The slot machine is ubiquitous throughout the developed world, beloved of the Brits in their pubs and seaside resorts, the Americans in their bars and casinos, the Japanese in their pachinko parlours and game centres. Pokies - that's gamer slang for slots - have formed one of the staple parts of the gaming industry for over a century, offering that classic casino adrenaline rush, all over the world. If there is a sweeter feeling than watching those symbols lining up and hitting the jackpot, we have not felt it. 

By Habla Español? The new Dia De Muertos machines at Aliante Station are the first to offer a Spanish or English option. They're located in front of Cabo Mexican Restaurant inside Aliante Station and at other Station Casinos throughout the Las Vegas area.

"Borgata's vice-president of information technology John Forelli demonstrates in-room gaming at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City said it's the first casino in the United States to let guests gamble over hotel room TV sets. Gambling from a home computer is the next step in convenience gambling, after legislation legalizing online gambling was recently signed into law. (AP Photo/The Press of Atlantic City, Michael Ein)"