Yes, people can and do win real money at online casinos. Many online casinos are legitimate and operate fairly, providing players with a chance to win through a variety of games such as slots, blackjack, roulette, and more.
For online slots regulated by gaming commissions, the results are linked to a central system that tracks the game's payout and win rate. This ensures that the reported Return to Player (RTP) percentages are accurate. Other online slots are regularly checked and audited by licensing boards to ensure fairness.
The world's first mechanical slot machine was called Liberty Bell. It was discovered in 1895 by Charles Fey, an auto mechanic from San Francisco. This slot machine contained three spinning reels. Each of the reels had a diamond, spade, and heart symbol painted on them.