Playing Slot Games Online

Slot games have come along way over the years and vary wildly in terms of gameplay and payout %.

Their are 2 style of slots, single line and multi line. Single Line slot games generally have 3 reels and payout in the middle line.
This is an example of a single line slot

Multi line slots generally have 5 reels and multiple pay lines (varies between 5 and 50 payout lines) Your total bet depends on how much you wish to bet per line and how many lines to bet per spin (Line Bet X Num of Lines = Total Bet) This is an example of a multi line slot on the Microgaming viper platform.

One other slot which is quite rare (and generally only found on the microgaming platform) is the Pub style slots (similar to the fruit machines in your local)

Special Features

Special features in slot machines are what make them so addictive and cause the payout % to fluctuate. Special features vary from Free Spins, Bonus Rounds, Random Bonuses and Progressive Jackpots.

Free Spins - Free spins are generally activated when you hit a special combination such as 3 scattered symbols, or 2 special symbols landing on specific locations. Free spins are often multiplied between 2x-10x your bet. Depending on the game played you can also re-trigger your free spins. Also bear in mind although they are called 'free spins' they are ofcourse taken in to account of the overall payout %

Bonus Rounds - Generally a bonus rounds consists of you picking out a certain amount of symbols, each of which revealing a prize (usually a set amount of coins or free spins). Bonus rounds depend on the game being played but don't usually vary wildly from this.

Random Bonus - Random bonus are given away on some RTG slot games (mainly in the 'real' series). RTG has 3 levels of random bonuses and can be hit at any time. Although you generally have to bet quite significantly in order to hit them i.e. you are more likely to hit a random bonus if you are betting £5 per spin rather than 5p per spin.

Progressive Jackpots - Jackpot slot games are a big draw for some players, The micorgaming network merges all the casinos together for one big payout when the jackpot is hit. Mega Moolah has paid out over £5,000,000 in one hit! Generally you have to bet a set amount per spin (usually around £3) the payout is made in the same currency as the game is played for example if you won a jackpot worth £5,000,000 but were playing in $USD you would win $5,000,000 so if you are going for a jackpot it's better to play in the stronger currency. Almost all software providers have their own progressive jackpot games (See software page for more info)