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Trade stimulators were countertop machines widely used to encourage shoppers to indulge in a game of chance. They became popular in American saloons during the 1880s, their use spreading to cigar, confectionery and general stores. Produced in a wide range of designs, they were developed during the same era as slot machines and were operated by inserting a coin and pulling a lever, the player standing to win prizes of cigars, cigarettes, candy and other goods if a winning combination came up. During periods when gambling was prohibited or in states where gambling was illegal, these machines could be used with little fear of prosecution.
Video Trade stimulator
See also
- Caille Bros. Company
- Mills Novelty Company
- H. C. Evans
- Slot machine
- Amusement arcade
Maps Trade stimulator
External links
- Gaming History, biggest trade stimulator database
- International Arcade Museum - Trade Stimulators
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