The first fruit machines were slot machines, but the first slot machines were not fruit machines. That’s because the term ‘slot machine’ originally applied to all coin-op machines, including vending machines and automatic horse racing machines similar to those still found in amusement arcades to this day. Starting from the 1880s, if you won on … Continued

Putting pub pool tables outside for summer We’re often asked about putting pub pool tables outside for summer, and despite the notoriously unpredictable British weather, the answer is yes, you can. However, there is, of course, some care and attention needed to make sure you don’t end up with flooded felt or boggy baize following … Continued