The "slot machine" term derives from the slots on the machine for inserting and retrieving coins. "Fruit machine" comes from the traditional fruit
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on the spinning reels such as lemons and cherries.
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on the spinning reels such as lemons and cherries.
The Danish word slot , like the word schloss in the related Germanic language modern German can mean either castle, a Country house or palace, in accordance with common English usage.