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Originally Posted by elucidate  Yeah, it's a bit silly...but that's aussies for ya. 
I thought it was a universal term. Oh well, learn something new, and all that. |
If it makes you guys feel better, we Americans call them all slot machines when in fact most of them have buttons now instead of the little slot and lever thingy.
I think "pokies" is much cuter and less intimidating, anyway.