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small addition: not just for video poker, it's slang for any slot machine.

pokies = slot machines

cardies = video poker

Yeah, I was sorely disappointed, that's not what I associate with pokies at all.

yeah I somehow read that as pocky and was confused for a bit.

Agreed that wouldn't make any sense. You can always bet on the joy of pocky!

And then all this talk about "NSW"

Yeah, not nearly as titillating as it seemed.

My dad spent a few years in the pokey, I experienced relief on learning this australiaism.

One armed bandits.

I used to think this was just a cool name, but now I know it's because they take your money.