Ira Warren has been a dealer and collector of antique gambling machines since the early 1970s. He founded Coin-Ops LLC to offer the casino industry the opportunity to own and display early three-reel slot machines, poker-style and other antique coin-operated gambling machines.

The first slot machines were manufactured in the United States beginning in the early 1890s, with the first three-reel slots appearing in casinos and gambling establishments around 1910. 

Ira Warren’s machines are authentic and original examples  in working condition. None are reproductions.

Of the hundreds of thousands of people who pass through each casino every year, less than one-tenth of one percent have ever seen any of these early mechanical moneymakers. Now, casinos can offer visitors the chance to see them up close and learn some of the history related to contemporary slot machines.

Pictured is the first commercial three-reel slot machine of 1910—the one that began the entire industry. Weighing in at 85 pounds, working perfectly and housed in a highly detailed cast iron cabinet, it has survived all the abuse players could dish out and makes a wonderful display in any casino. Also pictured is a circa 1905 floor-model poker-style slot machine.

 Warren’s current inventory includes many different early gambling machines. He is constantly in touch with other collectors all over the world to add to his collection.

A museum-quality display of several historic gambling machines would be highly unique and help to distinguish a casino in a highly competitive industry. In fact, a fascinating display of authentic historic slot machines would be sure to draw attention—and players—from near and far.

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