Slots

Slots are lively, entertaining and fast-paced gambling games, and they are often themed. The designs are almost as eye-catching as the prizes, and the progressive jackpots are huge. There are loads of ways to win, and plenty of choice regarding how to bet, but the games are kept simple and fun, with big money up for grabs and different games to try.

Slots - How to Play

The simplistic design of the slot machine is exactly what makes it so popular.  You don’t have to worry about beating a dealer, or opponents round a table, and there are no cards and complex rules to master.  Is is just you and the slot machine, with a range of stakes and the chance to win big.

Aim of the game

The slot machine player puts in a credit, then pulls a lever or pushes a button to begin, and this triggers the first spin.  The aim is to get certain combinations of symbols or images after each spin, with different winnings available depending on which combination is achieved.  Without immediate success you will simply lose the sum paid for that spin, but have the option to play again.

Casino slots

The slot machines found in casinos offer spinning mechanical reels with a range of images on each, and each machine can have its own selection of paying combinations.  Machines may have similar symbols, such as fruit or numbers, but the triggers for a win can vary.  

Playing online

The world of online casinos has reinvigorated every element of the slot machine, providing more entertainment, more thrill and more chance of winning big numbers.  Themed online slots are great fun to play, with some tailored around hit movies, whilst others are adapted from popular board games, and some simply stick to the traditional fruit and numbers style of play.

It’s not only the style of slot which is varied; the number of winning combinations available differs massively from game to game, and there are plenty of chances to move up to bonus level and start raking in loads of cash.  Whilst you might hit a streak where you feel like the spins are not going your way, everything can change in an instant and your credits are start seeing a generous return. 

Winnings

The amount you can win always depends on the game.  With online slots you can usually bet on the kind of combinations which will pay out, so instead of just a horizontal line, you might also double your stake so that a diagonal line pays out.  The amount you pay per spin is open to choice, but the more you bet, the higher the return for a winning spin.

Certain bonus combinations can pay extraordinary amounts when compared to the stake, but it’s always important to realise when your form has peaked, and when it’s time to take your winnings and leave laughing before the slot gets them back!