Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. 'I've just been robbed by a one armed bandit!' What's this Aussie talking about?"
...1. He just lost on the poker machines 2. He has just lost his wallet to a pickpocket 3. He had his lunch taken by a magpie 4. He has done his wage at the race track The 'one armed bandit' refers to the old style poker machines with the pull arm on the side. If an Aussie loses money, he will refer to it as being 'robbed' although no theft has taken place.