Transitioning from brick-and-mortar casinos to cyber space, you would think that slots are relatively similar to their ancestors. And in most ways – they are! Both work with special algorithms known as Random Number Generators (RNGs) to ensure fair and consistent outcomes. However, unlike the traditional one-armed bandits, which focuses mainly on the flashing lights and sounds to get players attention, the focus in online slots is the high-definition graphics and animations which gives a much more immersive experience. On top of that, you won’t find anywhere near as many different themes available with land-based slots – with online slot games, the possibilities for themes are truly endless!

You might be used to winning a few bucks here and there on a slot, but some online slots players have been known to take home colossal sums of cash in the past. This is because many of them work with something known as a progressive jackpot. And yes, this is very much like a lottery in some games because the figures can head into the millions. That’s not to say they are easy to win! Just like the lottery, the amount is determined by how many people have opted in to play. A progressive jackpot is set at a certain amount, then increases in size according to the number of players. So the more who play, the bigger it gets! Usually the only way to be in for a chance of winning a progressive jackpot is to bet max coins. Which we always suggest doing here at our casino.

While the nature of slots is completely random, they are programmed to deliver a certain pay-out percentage that never changes. This is usually between 90%-95%, however, as high as that figure may look, this doesn’t mean you should expect a massive return from every slot, every time you play. All online slots vary in terms of their payout frequency, based on whether it dishes out small wins or large wins. A machine that pays out large wins won’t pay out nearly as often as machine programmed to produce small wins. So yes, although the return to player percentage is the same, it’s the actual variance of the machine that dictates the kind of amounts you can expect back.

Most places in Europe, America and Canada all refer to slot machines as slots, but in some parts of the world their known as something completely different. In Australia, gamblers and punters refer to land-based and online slots as poker machines or “pokies” as the slang term. In the UK, they are known as fruit machines aka “fruities” and the Scottish call them “puggies”. These fruit machines are slightly different from traditional slots, as they contain hold/nudge features; allowing you to hold one or more reels in places while the other reels continue to spin. Japan also have their own version of slot machines called Pachinko!