Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

8/5 or 6/5 (etc.) Slot

Regional Terms (Australia/NZ)

In Australian and New Zealand gaming parlance, a descriptor indicating the number of lines and credits per line on a slot machine. For example, an “8/5” machine means 8 lines at 5 credits per line, for a total maximum bet of 40 credits. Australian-style “pokies” (poker machines) commonly use this format, with games typically offering 20-50 lines and multiple credit levels. The line/credit structure is a key determinant of maximum bet, which is capped by regulation in most Australian jurisdictions (commonly $5.00-$10.00 per spin in clubs and pubs).

In practice

Australia’s gaming machine market is one of the most heavily regulated globally, with strict limits on bet size, spin speed, and autoplay features. “Pokie” is universal Australian slang for any slot/EGM.

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