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In Australia there are three major players in the slot machine industry. These are Aristocrat, IGT and Konami. Aristocrat is the most predominant but IGT and Konami do have quite a few games in pubs and casinos across the country. In the early 1990's there were several other brands such as Universal and Jubilee but these games have all but disappeared.

The Major Players

Aristocrat (www.aristocrat.com.au)
Founded in 1953 Aristocrat had perferct timing as pokies were legalized in New South Wales just 3 years later. The first machine to roll off the production lines was the Clubman which was followed by the Clubmaster a few years later. In 1984 Aristocrat changed the face of gambling in Australia with the release of the first of what would become the modern day pokie.

IGT (www.igt.com)
While IGT was operating as a private company as far back as the 1950's it was in 1981 when International Game Technology went public and made a major move into the slot machine industry. Today they are the number one game maker in the United States and are making inroads into the Australian market with great games such as Cleopatra and Major Money.

Konami (www.konami.com.au/gm/product.html)
Most well know for their video and arcade games, Konami entered the Australian gaming market in late 1996. The games all have impressive graphics and sounds which is likely due to a large base of game developers. While you might only find a handful of pokies by Konami they are all of excellent quality. Games include Money in the Bank and Incan Pyramid.

Other Manufacturers

While the three listed above are the biggest and most prominent there are some other companies that are starting to have an impact. These are all names that are worth watching for in the future.

WMS Gaming (www.wmsgaming.com)
One of the United States biggest brands, Williams Gaming are starting to release games for the Australian market such as King Midas.

Atronic (http://www.atronic.com)
Making video slots since 1993, Atronic machines are now found in some casinos in Australia. Top games include Midas Touch and Jungle of Gold

Star Games (http://www.stargames.com.au)
One of the newest game makers, Star Games was formed in 2000. They have a growing list of pokies such as Kelly Country and Grand Fortune.

Progressive Gaming (http://www.progressivegaming.net)
Formed in 1994, Progressive Gaming has been releasing some top quality games of late including big name brands such as the KISS video slot.

Aruze Gaming (http://www.aruze.com/en/overseas/australia.html)
A Japanese company established in 1969, Aruze Gaming now manufacture pokies for the Australian, United States and South African markets.