Year 1615 in England – the first Vending machine introduced not for Casino, not for Candies, nor for any other rewards. It was for regulating dispensing measured amount of holy water – minimising the greed.
In the year 1822, the first coin-operated machine was introduced by Richard Garlie. It came under fire for producing prohibited items like Porn books, films, etc. For safety of customer, it used to deliver by assistants at address given.
Penny drops and you get Postage stamps, Tutty-fruity Gums, Coca-Cola, Luxury cars toys models, Pizza to order. etc.