Video pokers can be said to be one of the most popular gambling machines. 5 card poker is the base of video pokers. Americans have been playing poker since the early 1880s. The earliest records of the video poker machine were coin operated machines which used playing cards on drums and not a CGI powered poker game. These machines came into the scene in the late 1800s, which were manufactured by Sittman and Pitt of Brooklyn. These machines worked like modern casino slots. To spin the drums the player had to insert a coin or coins and pull the handle. The player would put all his faith in luck as the drums stopped. A person who had a winning card combination received drinks and cigars from the bar. In 1901 the construction of this machine was changed by Charles Fey. He added ‘hold’ and ‘draw’ features to the existing machine. Fey’s addition to the poker machine allowed the role of skill to come into play just as much as luck. The modern video pokers appeared a little later. They appeared after the introduction of the computers. Video pokers attracted a lot of players nearly at once. Later. Video pokers become available in online casinos. Jackpot Poker Draw.