Before the ban, however, gambling was a prevalent pastime, and casinos were big businesses that pulled in celebrities worldwide. The ban, introduced in 1946, came from President Eurico Gaspar Dutra; a man heavily influenced by his wife, who was a devout Catholic, and thought poorly of games of chance.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Brian Christopher is a gaming influencer with massive followings on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. When Gaming Arts, a gaming machine manufacturer, reached out to Brian to design his own slot machine, he couldn't pass up the offer.