The "slot machine" term derives from the slots on the machine for inserting and retrieving coins. "Fruit machine" comes from the traditional fruit

on the spinning reels such as lemons and cherries.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Brian Christopher is a gaming influencer with massive followings on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. When Gaming Arts, a gaming machine manufacturer, reached out to Brian to design his own slot machine, he couldn't pass up the offer.