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In California, (especially San
Francisco), in the 1890's, gambling was a popular
type of entertainment. Many forms of slot machines
existed at that time.
Charles Fey aimed at competing with these existing
slot machines with his
"Liberty Bell". The "Liberty
Bell" had many unique features that soon
distinguished his machines. Players liked the
Liberty Bell, and any good establishment gives the
players what they like. The Liberty Bell was a big
hit, and Charles Fey was given credit for
inventing a "new" standard in slot
machines, that to this day has some
influence.
In the 1890's, slot machines can best be described
as semi-legal. By paying the players, slot
machines were made illegal, and eventually banned
in California. Charles Fey continued to produce
his machines regardless.
He knew his machines were popular and that the end
users were the ones using his inventions
illegally. Why should he give up producing, when
as far as he was concerned, they were legal if
used correctly?
He continued to produce and sell his inventions,
and was eventually arrested and fined.
It was never legal to produce or own slot machines
again in California as long as Charles Fey was
alive. Production was legal in other states and
these producers often copied his machines and sold
them to his clients.
I wonder what Charles Fey would be thinking of
doing in the year 2000 with Internet gambling and
online casinos. Are we missing out on the latest
invention of the "Liberty Bell"?
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