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With the surge in popularity of slot machine games, we felt it was about time players of all experience levels had access to the one-stop definitive guide to slot machine terms. It’s got everything you need to know and more. The slots glossary is arranged alphabetically, however, if you’ve come to find out what a specific word means, we would suggest using the ctrl+F function to type in the word to save you time scrolling down. Right, let’s dive in! Whether you’re a newbie or a slots expert, the rapid and insane growth of slot machine terms in recent times means there is always something new for everyone to learn. Just like bingo, slots have their own language and thanks to us, you can get one step closer to becoming a native speaker. With this definitive slot glossary, you’ll never feel out of place at the casino again. Prepare to impress your friends with your slot machine slang!

Slot machine slang – A definitive slots glossary

Whether you’re a newbie or a slots expert, the rapid and insane growth of slot machine terms in recent times means there is always something new for everyone to learn. Just like bingo, slots have their own language and thanks to us, you can get one step closer to becoming a native speaker. With this definitive slot glossary, you’ll never feel out of place at the casino again. Prepare to impress your friends with your slot machine slang!

Now don’t fret, you don’t have to memorise them all at once. We suggest picking one or two you like the sound of or that are particularly relevant to you and the slot games you like to play. And of course, most importantly, to have fun while you read!

The definitive slot glossary

Slots glossary
3D video slots	slot games with 3D video involve animation-heavy graphics which provide added depth to gameplay by bringing the symbols to life upon hitting a payline.
3-reel	A typical online slot that has three reels in addition to three rows of symbols.
5-reel	A typical online slot with five reels in addition to three or four rows of symbols.
243 ways to win	slot games that don’t consider just one payline to determine winners are known as 243 ways to win. Instead, winners are based on any winning combination of symbols that appear on all the reels on the screen. For example, of this type of game, check out the game of thrones slot machine.
Action	slot action refers to the total amount played in addition to other amounts they’ve won or lost during a session. This information is generally kept track of on the players’ slots club card offered by most casinos.
All ways	an online slot that has hundreds of possible paylines, both running left-to-right and right-to-left.
Annuity winner	when slot machine jackpots are offered in yearly instalments as opposed to a lump sum. Winnings can be collected all at once, however, there is usually a significant tax involved in this.
Autospin	A feature that enables plays to automatically set the number of spins within a game.
AWP	AWP is an acronym which stands for ‘amusement with prizes’. They are typically the classic-style slots with fruit symbols. To be classed as an AWP, the slot machines must provide some level of player interaction. That can be via a game board in the head of the machine with different buttons and options creating the feeling of playing a board game. The games do not, however, depend on skill. Skill-driven games that provide cash prizes are referred to as SWP machines. Both AWP and SWP began as trade terms but have since seeped into the general slots player’s vocabulary. The most common awps in the UK were cherry master and pot-o-gold, if you remember those. Sadly, today, most awps are redundant following the rise of online slots technology.
Basic slots	basic slots, or straights as they are sometimes known, are slot machines that have one single payline and a static jackpot or a jackpot amount that does not change as progressive jackpots do.
Bet	the total amount of money wagered on any spin.
Bet max	the bet max refers to the maximum number of credits on a slot game that a player can bet on each spin. There is usually a button on the slot machine that enables the player to bet the maximum number of credits. Typically, the highest payout amounts are calculated for the bet max spins.
Bet min	the bet min refers to the minimum number of credits that can be bet on a slot machine during each spin.
Bet one	the bet one means to only bet one unit or credit per spin of the slot machine.
Betting units	betting units are the units used to wager. The value of the betting units is determined by the denomination slot machine that you are playing. Betting units are the same as credits.
Big bertha	in slot machine slang, a big bertha refers to the really large machines that are usually used in casinos as attention getters. These games are much bigger than the regular ones and usually have multiple reels. The term big bertha is euphonious for anything large and has been used to describe several things throughout history. In the first world war a heavy mortar-like howitzer gun built by germany was named big bertha. Callaway golf also uses the term to describe its largest club – the driver. The term has also been popular in fiction. In the great lakes avengers series of marvel comics, big bertha was a member. Also, big bertha appeared as a large enemy character in nintendo’s super mario bros. 3 video game.
Big hit	the big hit is a slots term for when the player hits the jackpot combination.
Bonus feature	bonus features include wild cards, symbols and free spins.
Bonus multiplier slot machines	bonus multiplier slots are slot machines offering larger jackpots to entice players to bet the maximum number of credits.
Bonus round	A special feature which offers free games or instant cash wins.
Branded slots	an online themed based slot game typically with famous movies or TV programmes with added features and attractive gameplay graphics.
Candle	the ‘candle’ is slot machine slang for the light at the top of the game. When change is required, the player can push the ‘service’ or ‘help’ button which will flash the light to alert the operator.
Carousel	A carousel is the name for a group of slots, typically in an oval or circle formation. Slots carousels are famous for sharing a common feature such as the denomination of betting units. In las vegas, in particular, players can find a carousel for penny slots, or dollar spins etc. Not only does this allow casinos to better organise the gaming floor, but it allows for easy navigation to their desired slot machines too. One of the most famous slot machine carousels in the world is at circus circus’ hotel and casino in las vegas. This slot machine carousel is also an actual, spinning carousel as well, allowing players to spin the machines whilst simultaneously spinning around themselves.
Cascading reels	A bonus feature where winning-combos disappear from the reels to be replaced by the symbols above creating the opportunity to accumulate more wins on a single spin. Also known as tumbling reels or rolling reels. For example, of this type of game, check out the gonzo’s quest slot machine.
Cashback	A reference to rewards given to slots club card players.
Certified slots	certified slots are those machines that casinos guarantee have a payout of 98%-100%. These are well advertised within land-based casinos.
Classic	the classic as the name suggests is a certain vintage-style slot based on the old-school slot machines with minimal paylines and no bonus features. Classic slots usually feature the famous fruit, bell, seven and BAR symbols. The symbols themselves have roots as far back as the 19th century. Early machines would give out fruit-flavoured gum as prizes, and the fruit on the reels represented the flavour of the gum. The bell comes from one of the first-ever slot machines, the liberty bell, launched in 1895. The BAR symbol was derived from an early logo for the bell-fruit gum company that provided the prizes for classic slots back in the day.
Coin in / coin out	coin in and coin out refer to the number of credits or units both played and paid out. Coin in is the number of units played and coin out is the number of units won.
Coins	coins for slots come in many denominations from a one penny to one pound or more.
Coin hopper	the container where the coins that are immediately available for payouts are held. The hopper is the mechanical device that rotates coins into the coin tray when a player collects credits/coins (by pressing a “cash out” button).
Coin size	the set amount of money a player must put in order to play that specific game. Different machines will have different betting amounts per payline.
Cold slots	slot machine slang for games that do not pay out very often.
Collect	collect is usually a button or an option on the slot that enables the slots player to convert their credits/coins into cash.
Comps	slot club members may be entitled to ‘comps’ or complimentary rewards in the form of free accommodation, meals or other gifts for playing often.
Console slot machines	console slots are machines that are angled down towards the player with the idea of making the playing experience more enjoyable and comfortable. The most famous of all the console slot machines is probably the jennings & company series from the 1930s and 40s. The machines were striking in design and featured huge levers or handles to activate the spins. Today, these machines are very rare and change hands through antique dealers for large sums of money. Very few of the machines are still functional but serve as striking conversation pieces in ones home. Part of the appeal of these antiques is the knowledge that slots machine will never be manufactured in this way ever again, that’s for sure.
Credits	coins are converted into credits to once they are in the game. For example, on a penny slot machine, when a pound is inserted, the player will then have twenty credits on that game.
Credit meter	A visual display of the amount of credits in the machine at any given time. These can be shown by video, LED lights or an animation based on the design theme of the game.
Denomination	the denomination is the value of each credit played on a particular slot machine. For example, pound slot machines are one-pound denomination.
Doubles	doubles (also triples) refer the rare occasion when symbols on the slot machines come up two or three at a time which results in double or triple the winning amount being won.
Dragonfish	dragonfish is a famous online slot game manufacturer established in 2007.
Drops	A new feature of online slots where symbols fall into place on the reels.
Drop bucket	the container where excess coins are diverted from the hopper usually located at the base of slot machines. A drop bucket is mostly used for low denomination slot machines.
EGM	an EGM is an acronym for ‘electronic gaming machine’.
Expanding wilds	A special type of wild (see below for description of ‘wilds). When this symbol appears on the screen, it will expand to cover the entire reel, creating larger chances of wins. Famous mobile slots with this feature include starburst and thunderstruck II.
Feature	A feature in slots can consist of bonuses, free spins among other things.
Fixed value slots	fixed value slots are games where the betting amount and coin size cannot be altered. They tend to be one denomination, one coin per spin.
Five liner	A five liner is a slot game that contains three reels where players have the chance to win on up to five payout lines. There are two diagonal payout lines as well as the traditional three horizontal payout lines on a five liner.
Freeplay / free-to-play	slots that can be played for enjoyment without risking any money.
Free spin	an additional spin offered for free usually as part of a bonus feature on a bonus slot machine.
Fruit machine	A nickname coined by british people during the first introduction of slot machines in the UK which all contained fruit symbols.
Gamble	A common feature which allows you to try and double your winnings on a spin.
Games per hour	on average, slots players can play about five hundred games per hour on a standard coin-operated slot machine. This can vary depending on the style of the machine and the player.
Hammer a machine	to hammer a machine is slang for playing the same slot for a long period of time, usually in an attempt to win a large progressive jackpot.
Hit and run	hit and run refers to a player that plays a single payline slot at max credit bets for only a few spins, moving on to another machine if it doesn’t payout any credits.
Hit frequency	how often a particular game pays out on average. The lower the number the better, as a game with a hit frequency of three can be expected to payout on average one out of three spins.
Hold percentage	the hold percentage refers the amount of the players’ money the casino keeps. For example, a 99% slot machine keeps one pound while returning ninety-nine pounds back to the player.
Hot slots	the opposite of cold, hot slots refers to machines that payout more often than others.
Icons	icons is another way of referring to the slot symbols, for example, the fruit icons. The symnbols used to have meaning in the sense that represented what the player had won. However, over time, the fruit icons became purely symbolic and were eventually replaced with a wide variety of themed icons unique character symbols.Today, almost anything can be used as an icon thanks to digital technology. Icons are even not longer static, and we’re starting to seen animation come into the icons as well, with characters moving and interacting with the reels during the spins. What a time to be alive!
IGT	IGT is a famous slot game manufacturer founded in 1990.
Instant winner	an instant winner is a jackpot that is paid on the spot as opposed to an annuity winner where the jackpot is paid out over a number of years.
I-slot	an immersive online slot which allows players to save their position in a bonus round and return to the game later on.
Jackpot	A jackpot is the top prize or the highest amount of winnings that a slot machine can pay out.
Line bet	A line bet refers to the activated paylines on multiple payline slots. Usually, max bets must be played to activate all the paylines on these types of games.
Linked progressive jackpot	A linked progressive jackpot or wide area progressive is two or more slot machines whose progressive jackpots are all linked together.
Loose slots	A loose slot refers to how often a particular game typically pays out. A player can expect to win more from a loose machine as opposed to a tight one.
Max bet	the same as the bet max, the max bet refers to the maximum number of credits on a slot machine that a player can bet on each spin. There is usually a button on the machine that enables the player to bet the maximum number of credits.
MEAL book	the MEAL book is an acronym for the machine entry authorization log which keeps track of the casino employees’ entries into the game.
Megabucks	the famous megabucks slot is land casino machine developed by IGT which holds the record for a progressive jackpot payout at $37 million. The jackpot is paid in installments over 25 years, making it subject to income tax. The machine and its inner-workings are still a bit of mystery, but several slots experts have estimated its RTP to be 88.6%. The payot rate is based on data for wins on the megabucks slot machine between 1994 and 2009. The massive progressive jackpot has been reset multiple times over the years, to $7,000,000 in 2005, and then $10,000,000 in 2010. A total of 11 jackpots have been paid out since then, totalling more than $167,000,000.
Mega fortune	mega fortune is the record holder for an online slot payout at $17 million. The game was developed by net entertainment and has been a hit among online casino fans since its launch. It has become famous for it’s multi-million pound jackpot payouts and seems to be paying out all over europe. In 2005, a finish player won £6,155,505 on the game, and there has been jackpot wins recorded at £6,668,735 (united kingdom), £7,690,874 (sweden) and £10,522,881 (norway). The popularity of this slots title has resulted in a number of spin-off games being developed – the most notable being mega fortune dreams, themed on the high-life and all things luxurious.
Mega moolah	also known as the ‘millionaire maker’, mega moolah is an african savanna themed game that has become known for delivering the biggest progressive jackpots online. There’s not much that can be said about this game that hasn’t been said before. It is probably the single most famous online slot in the world, a title it has earned by shovelling out buckets of money in ridiculously sized jackpots. The game might be much to look at, but it’s most loyal player don’t care. It remains the go-to game for players looking to become overnight millionaires. It’s RTP suffers as a result, but those chasing the dream don’t seem to care about that either.
Microgaming	microgaming is an online slot game manufacturer famous for delivering one of the first genuine online casinos in 1994.
Mobile slots	slot games optimised for your mobile phone or tablet devices. These games are usually created using HTML5 and javascript and are compatible with most operating systems. If you are interested in mobile gaming, check out our guide to the best mobile casinos in the UK.
Multi-line bonus slot machine	multi-line bonus slot machines offer more than one payline. Some multi-line bonus slots have as many as fifty.
Multiplier	A multiplier is a bonus feature where the payouts can be multiplied up to ten times on a bonus spin.
Multi-way	an online slot betting system that can see hundreds or thousands of paylines.
Near miss	when you just miss out on a winning combination at a slot machine, it is referred to as a near miss.
Netent	developing online slot machines for over 20 years, netent is one of the biggest manufacturers of online casino games in the industry.
Nextgen	nextgen gaming is a games developer specialising in both land-based and online slot machine games.
Nudge slot	A nudge slot machine allows the user to move or ‘nudge’ a key line up or down to help create a winning combination.
One armed bandit	the one-armed bandit is nickname for a slot machine that has been around since they were first introduced. For more information, check out the history of slot machines. The name is derived from a combination of two things.One-armed refers to the machine itself, which on traditional slots features a large lever – or arm – which is pulled to trigger the reels at the start of a new spin. The lever appears on only one side, giving the appearance of being ‘one-armed’. Bandit refers to the term given lawless marauders of the southern states of the united states where slot machines were popular.
One-liner	A one-liner is a slot machines term that refers to games with only one reel where players line up three symbols to win.
Onesies	onesies is slot terminology for a player who only plays one coin or one credit at a time for each spin of the slot reels.
Optimal play	optimal play is the return-to-player rate for a gambler using the optimum strategy in a skill-based slot game.
Payback percentage	the payback percentage is a reference to the amount of money a slot game should return to players over a period of time.
Payline	the payline is the line at which winning combinations on the slot reels must land in order to win the payout amount.
Payout	the payout is the amount won for a winning a specific combination of symbols on the slot machine. For more information on this topic, check out our guide to slot game payout ratios.
Pay table	the pay table is the sign on the slot machine that tells what all the different winning combinations are and how many credits they each win, as well as any specific game or bonus rules.
Penny slots	A slot machine game that accepts one penny for credit specifically designed for low-stakes players. The term comes from the terms ‘penny’ to mean one pence, the lowest possible coin denomination in pounds sterling. The same term is used to describe one cent in american dollars. Low-stakes slot machines are still popular all over the world as it gives players the opportunity to play for longer time periods without spending too much money. Given that a spin takes somewhere between 3-5 seconds, the cost of chasing a jackpot can really stack up quickly if the minimum bet is too high. If you’re low stakes player, check out our guide to the best low stakes casinos sites in the UK.
Pick me	A bonus feature round where players have a choice of icons or symbols to pick which reveal hidden cash prizes.
Playtech	founded in 1999, playtech is one of the biggest and well-known gambling software and online slot game manufacturers in the industry.
Pokies	an australian term for online slots (pokie machines).
Primary jackpot	the primary jackpot is the highest payout prize that a player can win on a particular slot game.
Progressive slot machines	progressive slots have a jackpot that continues to grow until it is won.
Reel stop	A reel stop is one single position on the reel of the slot machine.
Reels	the reels are the disks that spin inside the slot machine window with the symbols on them. By matching the appropriate symbols, players can win money.
RNG or random number generator	the random number generator is a computer program that selects the slot machine results at random from all the possible sequences.
Rows	the rows are the horizontal lines of symbols.
Scatter pay	slot machines with the scatter pay bonus feature have specific symbols on the reels that payout no matter what other symbols are with it.
Second screen bonus	some video slots that offer bonus features will have a second screen bonus. Certain winning combinations will activate the second screen bonus, and wins can really build quickly. The advatnage of a seceond screen bonud round with modern, online video slots is that it gives developers a chance to add more interaction into their games.Typical actions include selecting prize boxes, higher or lower-style actions with playing cards or similar, and rapid-click opportunities. Some bonus rounds play out automatically and require no further clicks but display animations and video content instead.
Select lines	select lines are the number of paylines selected on the slot game.
Short pay	short pay occurs when a payout is only partially made due to insufficient coins in the machine. In this happens, the rest of the payout will be paid in hand to the player.
Short win	A short win occurs when a player hits a large jackpot with very little playing.
Signature slots	the signature slots are the casinos own brand of machines.
Skill bonus	A skill bonus is typically a bonus feature with a skill game, for example, target shooting.
Skill stop	A skill stop refers to games that allow the player to stop the reels manually.
Slant top	A slant top is a slot machine that includes a stool or chair so the player has sit-down access.
Slot club	slots clubs are member programs offered to players by casinos where prizes and rewards are offered in exchange for playing. The more you play, the more complimentary gifts you receive.
Slot host	the slot host is an employee at the casino who is there to assist in serving customers as well as handling slots club member issues. Often also referred to as a ‘casino host’, the role requires generally making sure slots players are having a good time. The slot host may also have the power to distribute ‘comps’ – complimentary meals, drinks, shows or accommodation to players staking a lot of money or displaying general high-roller behaviour. Casinos do this to keep wealthy players from moving onto to other venues. Hosts often develop a relationship with all levels of gamblers from vips and big-spending customers to first-time players and penny slots enthusiasts. They are key to keeping the casino floor a pleasant place to play.
Slot schedule	the slot schedule or paytable is the winning payout combinations and their payout amounts posted usually on the front of the slot machine.
Slot talk	slot machine slang for the trading of information between players and hosts.
Slot testing	slot testing is a reference to a form of player evaluation of a slot game where they will play an entire roll of coins to determine the payout ratio for that machine.
Slot tournament	A tournament where slots players play for a specific prize at a pool of slots.
Slot type	refers to the slot machine type being either a basic, progressive or bonus slot.
Slots	if you still don’t know what this is, you should probably check out our slots overview page!
Slots drop	slots drop refers to the amount of money being played through the slot machine.
Slots hold	slots hold refers to the amount of money that a slot machine does not pay back in winnings to the player.
Sound of rain	the sound of rain is slot terminology for the sound of the coins dropping when a slots player cashes out.
Spin	the spin button or pulling the lever on the side of the machine activates the spinning of the reels to kick off the slot game experience.
Stacked symbols	when the same symbol is on top of each other, either covering most or all of the reel.
Stacked wilds	alternating wild symbols that appear on top of one another.
Streaky slots	streaky slots are games that have a reputation for having hot and cold moments.
Symbols	the symbols are the different pictures or graphics on the various slot reels. These symbols include cherries and pound signs as well as sevens and money bags. They can also include images of movie or game characters based on the theme of the machine.
Taste	the taste refers to the often-small amount paid out to keep a player seated and continuously betting. Very rarely will machines fail to pay out over the course of several pulls.
Theoretical hold worksheet	A manual provided by the manufacturer, which suggests the theoretical percentage that the slot machine should hold based on the amount paid in. It also indicates the reel strip settings, number of coins that may be played, the payout schedule and the number of reels.
Three liner	the three liner is a slot game with three reels where players must line up three identical symbols in order to win.
Tilt	the tilt is a failsafe that can detect when a slot game is being tampered with or has any operating issues. If a tilt is detected, an alarm is triggered.
TITO: ticket in / ticket out	TITO slots insert coins and payout using printed tickets. At the end of the session, the player can cash out with the leftover tickets.
Tight slots	tight slots are considering stingy and are expected to payout less frequently than loose slot machines.
Total bet	the total bet is the number of credits played on a machine at one time.
Trail	the trail is a bonus feature where players progress around a track or ladder to gain more prizes.
Tumbling reels	A bonus feature where winning-combos disappear from the reels to be replaced by the symbols above creating the opportunity to accumulate more wins on a single spin. Also known as cascading reels.
Two liner	A two-liner refers to slot machines that have two reels where players not only have to line up three symbols but line up six symbols.
Up / down slot cycle	the up/down slot cycle refers to the fluctuations that occur with the payout percentage of a slot machine as these are calculated as an average over time.
Variance	the variance of a slot refers to the risk associated with a particular game. For example, a low variance machine has smaller wins that occur frequently and a high variance machine has fewer but bigger wins.
Video slots	video slots use a computer screen to display virtual reels. Unlike traditional machines which used gears and moving pieces to generate the gameplay, modern online slots are all digital. Most games today are video slots, even on land. Use video technology to provide reels opens the door to a lot of creativity and possibility in terms of variety of gameplay, the number of paylines that can be calculated and the potential for bonus rounds and extra features. The introduction of the video slot is really the starting point for the massive boom the industry has seen over the last 10 to 15 years. The slots you can find and play at online casinos today simply wouldn’t be possible without video slot technology.
Virtual reel	virtual reels are the reels that are rotated based on computer programs. This technology is supported by RNG to ensure a randomised combination is returned.
Wager management	A system of managing your bankroll while playing on slots. By breaking your bankroll into smaller amounts, you can assign each to a specific playing session and hopefully cash out with a profit.
Well	the well is the box at the bottom of the slot machine that holds all the coins when a player decides to cash out.
WAP or wide area progressive	WAP slots have progressive jackpots that are all linked to one another but are located in different casinos.
Weight count	coined in the USA, the weight count refers to the dollar amount of coins or credit removed from a slot’s drop bucket which is weighed using a scale to quickly determine how much is there is.
Wild symbol slots	wild symbols that substitute for winning symbols in the event that they land in their place.
Wild multiplier	the wild multiplier is a bonus win feature applied to wilds.
Win	if you don’t know what this means, you probably shouldn’t be playing.
Win both ways	win both ways refers to slots that award wins for paylines running left-to-right and right-to-left.
Zig zag	zig zag is a term used to describe the line that can be created on many multi-line payout slots. Instead of the line going straight across the screen or diagonal, the line is zig zag.

Roundup

The definitive slots glossary of its time was crafted with much time and effort. If you know of a word that isn’t on this list (related to slots) then you are probably thinking in another language. Alas, the english language is ever-changing and more words and phrases will come and go. We will continue to update this slot glossary so that it will remain relevant to you and stand the test of time. Keep track of the evolution, bookmark this page and keep it open as you play your online games. You will never fail to understand a slots term again. If you are interested in learning more about online slots, check out our guide to the best online slots sites in the UK.

Slot games definition

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Slots odds, house edge & RTP

The odds of you winning on a slot are usually represented in a machine by what casino game software developers like to call ‘the return to player rate’; otherwise known as the RTP

You’ll see something like this: expected RTP 95%.

Another way of looking at it, and what you’ll read in other places, is: house edge 5%.

What they are basically saying is the same thing but in reverse. In one you are specifying how much a video slot machine is expected to give back to the players, on the other you are saying how much of the money the machine gives back to the mobile casinos online.

We prefer to talk about RTP because it’s what is clearly marked out on the online mobile slots we’ve played. So it avoids confusion when you see it.

You can think of it like this: for every 1 coin (dollar, GBP, euro) you put into the machine, the slot machine is going to give out 95 cents/pennies back to the player.

The RTP is calculated over the entire lifetime of the slot machine over millions of spins.

Of course if it was as simple as that, it wouldn’t really be gambling, it would be paying 5 cents for a spin. That’s because the RTP is calculated over the entire lifetime of the slot machine over millions of spins. It works on averages. When you win €1.90, you are getting not just your 95 cents, but the 95 cents from another player who didn’t win on their spin.

It simply means that all in all, over time, the machine is going to give out to the casino 5 cents for every coin put it. Sometimes the machine will pay out huge amounts and the casino will be down, but it will average out in the long run.

Look for machines with high return to player rate.

So on this basis, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that you should head for the slot machines with the higher return to player rate.

Generally, anything over 95% is great, 96% and 97% is even better. Less than 90% and you should generally avoid. Those machines are so tight they ask their mothers to pay for a drink of tap water in their own homes.

A good return to player rate (RTP) is anything over 95%. The higher the better.

Higher payout rates don’t always mean better however. Variance plays a very important factor in how often the machine will pay out.

A machine with 97% payout rate, but low variance, will give you tiny little wins often. A machine with 94% RTP rate but high variance will take patience, but you can win hundreds of thousands for your troubles.

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Generally, the higher the payout, the better. It’s a great starting slot strategy.

What is slot variance? What is slot volatility?

Variance and volatility are one and the same thing. Two terms one meaning; how risky is this slot machine?

Basically the volatility of a slot is directly related to how often and how much it pays out. Another way of looking at it is that volatility = risk. High volatility means high risk, low volatility means low risk.

Not many casino slot game providers like to publish this information. Sometimes it’s obvious and sometimes it’s not. But depending on the type of player, you might be more or less attracted to one type of slot machine over the other.

There is no right or wrong answer; different players will enjoy different types of mobile slots. You might even find a new favourite game and it might be a variance you had not expected.

Most of the time, you just have to spin to find out if this slot machine is the one for you, is it entertaining and is it fun to play?

When should I play low variance slots?

Low variance is all about entertainment. This slot game will pop, sizzle, spark. It will give you lots of little wins, and often. What it won’t do is give you a big life changing win at 400x your bet.

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You should play low variance slots when:

You just want to be entertained

You don’t have a large bankroll

You want your game play to last for as long as possible

You want to try and walk away from the mobile casino on the positive rather than negative

You want lots of actions, bonus features and everything coming at you at once! Entertain me slot!

Of course low variance slots don’t always pay out small, some have even the chance to win progressive jackpots or as much as 80 or 100 times your original bet. But a low variance slot is low risk for a reason. It’s there to help you make your budget last as long as possible and possibly even walk away with a little 20% extra on top.

For beginners and those who just want entertainment, we recommend low variance mobile slots.

When should I play high variance slots?

High variance slots are all about that great big win in the sky. You know. That moment when you see those 5 in a row line up and you hit a multiplier, on a free spin round, with a random instant prize bonus game and suddenly you see the big letters… BIG WIN… flash before your eyes.

But uninitiated players beware; these slots are high risk for a reason.

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You should play high variance slots when:

You have the cash to spare

You are chasing huge wins and nothing but 500x your bet will satisfy you

You don’t mind walking away once you’ve spent your budget

You don’t mind not getting a lot of action and are happy to wait for the bonus features to hit, safe in the knowledge that when those winning combinations show up… you’ll be one happy mother clucker. (yes we changed that word on purpose. This may be an over 18 website but we have manners.)

There is no doubt that if you are not willing to be in for the long haul with high variance games, you’ll walk out with less than you come in.

The only possibly winning strategy when playing high volatility games is to check your budget and figure how much you would need to spend for about 150 to 300 spins. If your budget allows that, then you have a chance to walk out a happy gambler, or at least, not a poorer one.

How can I tell the variance or volatility of a slot?

Unless we are told by the casino game software (and which we put on luckymobileslots.Com) the only way to really get a feel for the variance of the video slot is to play.

If however, this answer doesn’t satisfy you, there is another ‘indicator’ or ‘hint’ that you can use to ‘guestimate’ the variance of a slot.

When in doubt

Free play the mobile slot first and get a feel for it before you play with real money.

But just in case you hold us accountable, ‘’, means that this mantra is not set in stone, it is just a guideline. A lot depends on how many symbols, reels, in-game or progressive jackpots and paylines you have in the slot machine.

Check out the paytable

First things first. If the slot has something like ‘win a million trillion coins!!’ written on it, chances are it’s at least medium to high volatility.

The higher the maximum win, the more chance this slot will take it’s sweet time giving it to you in the base game or bonus games.

Secondly, look at the difference between what you will win when you get 4 of a kind in comparison to 5 of a kind symbol wins.

If the difference is only about 3x to 5x more, you are probably looking at a lower volatility slot like starburst. If, however, the difference is more 10 or 15 times than the 4 of a kind win, then you might be looking at a high variance slot like WMS raging rhino.

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Slot games definition

The verb is probably from middle dutch sluten ( “ to close, to lock ” ) (modern dutch sluiten ( “ to close ” ) ).

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A broad, flat, wooden bar, a slat, especially as used to secure a door, window, etc.

A metal bolt or wooden bar, especially as a crosspiece.

( scotland , northern england ) an implement for baring, bolting, locking or securing a door, box, gate, lid, window or the like.

( electrical ) A channel opening in the stator or rotor of a rotating machine for ventilation and insertion of windings.

( slang , surfing ) the barrel or tube of a wave.

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Verb edit

Slot (third-person singular simple present slots, present participle slotting, simple past and past participle slotted)

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A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding in it.

A gap in a schedule or sequence.

( aviation ) the allocated time for an aircraft's departure or arrival at an airport's runway.

( aviation ) in a flying display, the fourth position; after the leader and two wingmen.

( computing ) A space in memory or on disk etc. In which a particular type of object can be stored.

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Slot (third-person singular simple present slots, present participle slotting, simple past and past participle slotted)

To put something (such as a coin) into a slot (narrow aperture)

To assign something or someone into a slot (gap in a schedule or sequence)

To put something where it belongs.

Slot machine

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Slot volatility

The word volatile as applied to a slot machine basically refers to the amount of risk inherent to a specific game. It is used to describe how often and how much you can expect to win during your playing sessions. Some games can present long dry spells with occasional big wins. Likewise, these games can often feature a large number of big wins in a short period of time. These are known as high volatility slots. The opposite is true of low volatility slots. In these, you'll score winning paylines frequently, but more often than not, the payouts will be on the smaller side.

High volatility slots

Higher volatility equates to higher risk. Because payouts, while larger, are fewer and farther between, you can sometimes end up clicking the "spin" button, watching your balance dwindle, with not a lot to show for it. That is, until everything lines up perfectly and bam! You've won an enormous payout that made the long dry spell worth it. These are popular with players who prefer games that offer the chance for big wins. One of my favorite slots with high volatility is the book of ra slot by novomatic.

When should you play a high volatility slot?

It's best to choose high volatility games only when you have a lot of time and a lot of cash on your hands. You have to be rather patient, satisfied with not seeing a lot of action while you wait for the big bonus features to hit at just the right time to replenish your bankroll.

It's also good if your budget has a lot of cushion and you don't mind walking away from the game once you've spent the amount you intended to. For a lot of people, the thrill of chasing the huge win is worth the satisfaction of finally landing it, and this requires patience. High volatility games were designed for just that kind of slot experience.

The last thing to mention is that many of these games can offer huge wins and payouts. I've played numerous games where I've hit big wins several times shortly after sitting down to play. Obviously this doesn't happen all the time, but for players can afford it, higher volatility games are generally going to be a bit more fun.

The book of ra slot by novomatic is infamous among slot players for it's high volatility

Low volatility slots

On the opposite side of the coin, lower volatility games equate to lower risk. The payouts on low volatility slots are smaller but alot more frequent, and there's not a lot of boredom in this type of game. Little wins seem to pop up every couple of spins, and the time slips away because you're so entertained by all the bonus features and animations holding your attention. That's not to say that large wins are impossible on these games - they can and do happen. It's just not on the same scale as the wins available on higher volatility games.

How to determine volatility

Casino game designers aren't eager to give out this information, but volatility usually becomes obvious after spending some time playing a particular slot. Most slot enthusiasts find that they're more drawn to one type over the other, so one isn't necessarily "good" while the other is "bad". Whether you like high or low volatility slots is truly a matter of personal preference and gambling style.

Because volatility can be determined through play, it's recommended to play for free before jumping in and risking real money. Another way to have at least some idea of volatility is to look at the game's paytable. If really high prizes are offered, that's a sign that the game is medium-to-high volatility because it's certainly not going to award these huge prizes frequently.

Volatility vs variance

Sometimes you'll see the term slot variance instead of slot volatility. Don't worry that this is another term you'll have to learn about - the two refer to exactly the same thing, which is how often and how much a slot pays out and the player's total risk in choosing this game.

Volatility in a nutshell

Though personal preference is important, the bottom line in choosing high or low volatility slots should be one's slots bankroll. If there's money to spare, try your hand at the higher-risk slots. But folks with a lower bankroll looking to be entertained for longer with a smaller budget should probably stick to the quick rewards of a lower-variance slot.

Slot machine

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Why is there the need for a slot machine vs video lottery terminals debate? Aren’t they one and the same?

Though you would be forgiven for thinking this, the truth is that there is a completely different video lottery terminals definition, so you need to be informed as to what the difference is if you want to make the most out of your gaming experience.

In this article we cover what you definitely need to know:

Major difference – machine class

What is a slot machine

What is a video lottery terminal

Why do you need to know the difference

Pro tips: hot & cold periods and round playing

In fact, there is also a pretty big historical timeline difference with regard to slot machine vs video lottery terminals. Slot machines, at least in their very earliest prototypes, have been around for over a century. Video lottery terminals, on the other hand, are a more recent installment to the western casino world, with the earliest machines being legalised and finding their way to casinos in the 1970s – specifically in montana, nevada, and new jersey.

As a result of this and perhaps other factors, slot machines are generally much more common across the board. That doesn’t mean that people should assume they know everything they need to know about slot machines, although there’s little doubt that information about video lottery terminals is less widespread.

That’s why we’re here to help you distinguish slot machine vs video lottery terminals. A popular slot game is thunderstruck II and it’s pretty representative of all slot games because it uses a random number generator to determine wins, but more about that later.

Your goal by the end of this should be to understand the advantages and disadvantages of both, as well as why and when to pick slot machine vs video lottery terminals when you next visit a casino.

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A question of class?

One of the most crucial differences is that slot machines are known as class III machines, while video lottery terminals are considered to be class II machines. This distinction does not mean there’s a difference in quality – only in gameplay.

Knowing the basic difference between the two will help when distinguishing the finer details of slot machine vs video lottery terminals, and the basic difference is this:

Class II machines are pre-programed. In other words, the winning numbers are determined by the machine before the game has even been played. Class III machines, on the other hand, operate more overtly on the basis on RNG (random number generation) software, so there’s more of a prominent gameplay element.

Despite this distinction, you might not even realise whether the machine you’re playing on is a class II or class III type machine, though knowing this difference will help you choose your machines more carefully, as you’ll soon find out.

What you probably already know – A slot machine definition

Because of their much more obvious widespread popularity, chances are that you’re a lot more familiar with slot machines, but we reckon that it is still important you know exactly what you’re getting into every time you hit up your nearest casino. A slot machine is what is typically considered to be the traditional ‘vegas-style’ machine.

As has been said, the outcome you’ll get on slot machines is randomised. The software tells the machine when to stop, and if the symbols line up as you want them to, then you’ve got a winning payout.

Still, there are other important slot machine vs video lottery terminal distinctions, such as that slot machines work in isolation unless linked in progressive networks for jackpot purposes.

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What you might not know – A video lottery terminals definition

The biggest distinction between a slot machine vs video lottery terminals, and the one that makes all the difference, is how the winners are determined.

With a video lottery terminal, what you are doing is actually betting on the outcome of the game. Think of the word ‘lottery’, as it perfectly describes what happens. You bet on a possible outcome, and hope for the best. If you do win, you have to announce it in order to claim your winnings.

When looking at the video lottery terminals definition, it’s good to understand that when you enter a game, it already has a predetermined number of winners. These may not be announced in every round, but will eventually come up. Despite the outcome being predetermined, it’s important to understand that it’s still random, and is not manipulated in any way by a human element.

This is why video lottery terminals are often considered to resemble computer generated scratch-off ticket systems. When you buy such a ticket, you’ve won or lost from the moment of purchase, but you won’t know this until you’ve played.

Why is knowing the difference between slot machine vs video lottery terminals even important?

This isn’t a slot machine vs video lottery terminals debate in the sense that you need to swear your allegiance to either type of machine, but you should know when it pays you to go for either option.

Because of the way they’re programmed, video lottery terminals lend themselves best to games like bingo, lotto, keno, and so on. In other words, games that have nothing to with any kind of interactive gameplay.

Why? Think about a casino classic like video poker. The results are random here still, but is a definite element of gameplay involved. You need to know how to play poker. On video lottery terminals definition of this sort becomes negated and superficial.

To be fair, slots machines are often completely independent of a real gameplay element, but still tend to have more interactive features. Take bonus games for example, where prizes can be determined based on choices you make, such as flipping a virtual coin to double up your wins. This kind of nuance would be lost on a class II machine.

Other useful things to know about slot machine vs video lottery terminals

Regardless of how you gravitate with regard to slot machine vs video lottery terminals, both types of machines come with their own myths that are necessary to dispel.

Slot machines in particular are often thought to have ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ periods, in which is it becomes more or less likely to pay out. These are often terms used in reference to jackpots. People argue that after a jackpot is hit it is unlikely that another one will be any time soon after.

The reality of it is that you’ll never know when a slot machine is going to pay out. Though slot machines can indeed have different rates of volatility, this is separate to the idea that there are different periods in which machines are more generous.

People often have a bit of a warped video lottery terminals definition which includes the idea that chances of winning increase the more one plays. The reasoning behind this is that if playing a round is akin to playing a ‘scratch ticket’ of sorts, then decreases the metaphorical tickets increases odds until a win is finally announced.

Again, this simply isn’t true. Wins are predetermined for each round, which also means that they are reset for each new one. Energy casino has an impressive selection of class III slot machines and some no deposit bonus cash you can claim to get a solid slot-warm-up.

Glossary

Back office
transaction management system for the casino.

Bet
any form of wager or real-money at stake.

Betting limits
minimum and maximum wagers that a player can make at any one time.

Bonus function
slot games often have some type of bonus function or feature. Different versions of bonus functions can include scatters, wilds and similar, but also bonus courses where the chances of winning are
better than in the basic game.

Bonus round
the bonus round in slot games is when the player moves up from the basic game to a bonus course which involves free spins, multipliers and other functions that often increase the chance of higher wins.

Branded games
means casino games that use content licensed from a third party and on which a royalty or license fee is paid by netent.

Casino games
overarching term for the category of games played for money, including slots and table games.

Casino games catalogue
list, or catalogue, of netent’s games that are available in a certain jurisdiction or regulated market.

Casino lobby
page within the licensee’s gaming site showing the casino games that are available on the operator’s site.

Casinomodule™
the brand name of netent’s casino system, which includes a set of games based on a technical platform.

Casino result
casino result is calculated as player bets, minus player wins, minus player compensation, minus regulated market gaming tax.

Chips
disks used to denote values in place of real or play money, giving a visual representation of a bet in card games such as roulette.

Commercial go-live
the date when netent’s games and gaming system are launched commercially at a customer, i.E. The games become available to players for real money play on a gaming operator’s site.

Credits
in slots games, credits are used instead of visualizing bets. Also called betting units.

Croupier
the french word for dealer, often used in table games such as roulette and blackjack. Live casino with real dealers is broadcast in real time from netent’s studio in
malta.

Customer support
function at netent that assists licensees with incidents and problems.

Data center
server hall or similar where netent physically handles the customer’s transactions.

Deal
when the dealer distributes cards to players in a card game such as blackjack or poker.

Dealer
often used in table games such as roulette and blackjack. Live casino with real dealers is broadcast in real time from netent’s studio
in malta.

Desktop games
commercial term to describe all casino games that are available to players on their desktop PC or mac (including laptops).

Deposit
A cash payment, usually made online, to credit a gaming account with funds to play.

Expanding symbol
in slots games, this is a symbol that expands to fill the reel.

Feature round
in slots games, this is a special round that may include free spins, interactive games and/or the opportunity to win additional prizes.

Flash
A multimedia and software platform used for creating vector graphics, animation, browser games and so-called rich internet applications (RIA).

Free spins
in slot games, ‘free spins’ refers to a bonus feature in which the player triggers a number of free spins in-game. These free spins are still considered part of one game round (the game round which triggered the free spins feature).

Gaming authority
the authority responsible for regulation of the gaming market in a jurisdiction.

Game type
term used to describe the genre of a casino game, such as live casino, video slot, table games etc.

Gaming system
the netent casinomodule™ is a gaming system. The gaming system is integrated with the licensee’s system/platform.

Game win
player bets minus player wins.

General availability (GA) date
date when netent releases a new game, product, function or service to all its customers simultaneously.

Gross gaming revenue (GGR)
also called game yield. Industry-wide definition, generally the same as the gross game win. Calculated as player bets minus player wins, minus player compensations
and bonuses.

Hand
the cards dealt to a player in a card game such as blackjack, after the cards have been shuffled by the dealer.

Hosting fee
fixed monthly hosting fee invoiced to licensees covering customer support, IT service management, incident handling, problem handling, hosting charges and
bandwidth.

Hosting center
same as data center. Physical entity where the licensee’s casinomodule ™ is hosted by netent.

HTML
abbreviation for hyper text markup language. Standard markup language used to create web pages. Web pages are generally written in HTML and
transferred over the internet with HTTP.

HTML5
this is the fifth revision of the HTML standard. Since 2015, all netent games are developed in HTML 5.

Integration
integration is the term for the activities and tasks that take place to connect the licensee’s account platform with the netent casinomodule™ so that games
can be launched.

Jurisdiction
A limited geographical area or specific area of responsibility with authority for the administration of justice. Used to describe the regulated markets where netent has
licenses.

Land-based casino
all casinos that are not online. Also known as offline casinos.

Live casino
game type which means a casino game with real dealers, broadcast over videolink in real time from a gaming studio, such as roulette and blackjack.

Live common draw blackjack
live common draw blackjack is a type of live casino blackjack game where many players can participate simultaneously, unlike traditional blackjack which permits
a maximum of seven players.

Local jackpot
A local jackpot for one operator in one jurisdiction.

Maximum bet
the largest wager permitted in a casino game such as roulette or blackjack.

Multichannel
the ability to enjoy our games on various platforms, such as desktop, tablets, mobile and land-based gaming machines.

Multi-player
this allows a player to play in real-time with other players seated at the same table. Available for our live casino games only. It is not available for our RNG games.

Multiplier
in slots, this refers to a feature where payouts can be multiplied up to a certain amount of times.

Net gaming revenue
industry-wide definition, same as net game win. Calculated as player bets minus wins, minus bonus costs, minus regulated market tax.

Online casino supplier
subcontractor to the gaming operator/online casino. Netent is an online casino supplier.

Online casino operator
term for netent’s customers – gaming companies – which in turn offer casino games to consumers. They often also provide other types of games, such as betting and poker. They are usually referred to as an online casino, one of them being our customer comeon.

Payback
see under payout. The percentage of bets returned to players from a specific game – on average and over time.

Payline
in slots games, these are the lines on which winning symbols must land in order to win.

Payout
also known as payback and RTP. The percentage of bets returned to players from a slots game – on average and over time.

Paytable
this describes the possible combinations and values of winning symbols and what the wild, scatter and other symbols mean in each casino game.

Players
the gaming operator’s customers. End-consumers of netent’s games.

Pooled jackpots
A larger jackpot that is pooled from several operators through the same game.

Professional services
netent can provide additional services to its customers such as extra integration services/migrations/consolidations, game client brandings, business intelligence,
marketing services including planning, web banner creation and poster design and training.

Progressive jackpot
A fixed amount from each wager will go towards the progressive jackpot, which will continue to build until it is won.

Progressive slots
these games are linked and they pool a jackpot prize.

Random number generator (RNG)
A computational algorithm designed to generate a sequence of numbers or symbols that is entirely random. Slot games are also known as RNG games.

Return to player (RTP)
also known as payback and payout. The percentage of bets returned to players from a specific game – on average and over time.

Revenue-share
licensee fees that are calculated as part of the customer’s revenues from netent’s games.

Reels
in slots, a reel refers to one of the columns on which players try to hit certain symbols or prizes. Often five reels that look like columns.

Royalty
netent’s customers pay royalties to netent on a monthly basis. These are calculated as a percentage of the casino result in netent’s games after deduction of
regulated market tax.

Scatter
symbols in a slots game. Three of these symbols are often needed to unlock a bonus round, win free spins or similar. Scatters rarely need to appear on any specific line
to generate a win.

Spin
refers to a bet in a slot game. The player presses the spin button to spin the reel once.

System integration fee
upfront fees received from licensees to cover the costs of hardware investment and integration/testing before the launch of netent’s games.

Symbol
in slot games, a symbol refers to an icon or value on the reel.

Video slots or classic slots
terms used to describe netent’s main product, slot games.

Wager
another word for a bet.

Wild
in slot games, wilds are symbols that will substitute for winning symbols if they land on a payline, helping players to enhance their
wins. However, these rarely substitute for scatter or bonus symbols.

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In this section you will familiarize yourself with the most essential elements of the interface that could be applied to every slot machine:

Three reels — 3 reel video slots include established online titles like double diamond which has a single payline, and triple diamond which offers 9 lines. People who enjoy three-reel machines usually do so because of their simplicity, plus their easy focus of anticipation as the third reel falls quickly after the first — presenting its outcome without delay.

Five reels — these types can have up to fifty paylines and a multitude of possible winning combinations. This is a major inequality in gameplay, as compared to the old three reel ones. Popular five reel slots are mega moolah which has 30 betting lines, spin or reels with 20 paylines, and the legendary eye of horus or cleopatra slot with 5-reels and 20 paylines devoted to the egypt theme. Other favourite free slots games are wheel of fortune and texas tea slots created by IGT which offers a reliable game with the most beneficial conditions with about 10 free spins for newbies.

Six and seven reels — these get a little more complicated than the aforementioned three and five reel video slots. As an example, we will use a standard six reel favourite that is widely prevalent online – zeus III. There are six reels, and each reel has two rows. They increase by two all the way up to the sixth. Thus, reel one has two rows and reel six has seven – which combined, provides the gamer with 192 possible ways to win.

Please be advised, though, picking more lines with more reels does not increase your overall long-term chances of winning. Manufacturers set the odds on all video slot programs according to the local jurisdictional laws of the country that the software manufacturer is based in.

Paylines . Manufacturers are trying various methods to mesmerize players’ with new ways-to-win. They use merging icons, interacting bonuses, and also matching lines and reels. Slotozilla has an abundant amount of choices to offer in its selection of online versions of sims slots free games, ranging from 1-line to 1,024 ways to win in a single free slot machine game.

Paytable . Also known as a pay chart, it lists payouts of a specific slot machine and shows the ratio between the sum of coins to bet, compared to how many coins the gambler will win. It is always advisable to read paytables before playing. It will appear when the user presses the “pay table” or “view pays” icon. The next screen of paytable shows how much each symbol or series of symbols pays. In more complex multi-lined slot machines, pay schedule also explains the rules and conditions of wild and scatter images, plus bonuses. These can have 100 lines and dozens of ways to win – the pay table will also tell you the maximum bet you should land the best reward.

Among some online free-offered slim slot games may have access to paytables in certain circumstances, and then again, some “pay for real” may not show paytables, this totally depends on the provider’s, or the manufacturer’s programming.

Autoplay . This property cuts a lot of the repetitiveness out of free slots 777 machines and other casino games offered at slotozilla online for someone who wants to get straight to the big bonuses and payoffs. Most of all recent programs offer this. It is normally located on the right bottom hand corner of the playing table. Once activated, it will automatically spin for the predetermined amount that was entered into it before initiating a spin. It can also be stopped when desired, or stopped and reprogrammed for different spin increments as well. CAUTION – pay attention though – there’s nothing more irritating than missing a big win that should have been cashed out before automatically spinning away into oblivion. In some, bonus activations will automatically stop the “autospin” mode for the user to interact with it and choose peculiar bonus options.

Gamble feature . The gamble button gives the users a chance to “double or nothing” their winnings, in regular mode, or in the bonus round of some programs. They generally consist of a 50/50 chance of winning, like flipping a coin. The prize is doubled if you win. If you make the wrong choice, then all of your winnings are lost. This was a common edition in video poker that carried over to free casino style video slots. Some programs allow the player to keep risking their winnings indefinitely, possibly turning them into big payouts – or losing everything!

Spin button & stop/spin button. The stop spin button allows you to control when the reels spin by pressing the spin button; it also controls when they stop as well. When the stop/spin is engaged, one can then push the stop/spin button and instantly stop the spinning reels.

Balance . Prizes or lost credits are instantly summed up after each spin in the balance box of the specific game screen. This box is normally clearly displayed in the bottom left-hand corner of the slot machine. Be advised that the balance showed will change when the “real play” for actual cash is initiated. The credits usually renew to its free credits balance automatically; whereas the “play for real” option must be downloaded with funds prior to betting with actual money.

Total bank . The term bank, simply means your bankroll that you have to bet with. This is your cash credits that you, of course, want to build up. This can be found in your “credits” box that is located either at the top or the bottom of the screen, depending on what slot is being used. Banking your bets means that one starts at a minimum bet, and gradually increases the bet if a winning streak starts. This tactic is commonly used so that the gambler can safely build up their “bank” enough to risk a big bet for a chance at a large bonus, or an upper tier jackpot.

Special bonus symbols

Wild symbol: the “wild card” is becoming commonplace in real money and free slots games programming for online casinos. The “wild” icons are represented in numerously different ways. Common “wilds” include the brand’s logo, or the word “wild” is simply written across the icon. The “wild” symbol replaces all other symbols. This is applied to all icons excluding the “scatter” and other special characters.

Stacked wilds: this will cause a bunch of “wilds” to appear on the screen, leading to numerous winning combinations on multiple lines and can cover an entire wheel. Normally, they appear in sets of 2, 3, 4, and 5 symbols. To trigger a “stacking wild”, the user should enter a “free spins” bonus first. In these circumstances, the payoff can be very substantial if the “stacking wilds” keep on piling up.

Cascading wilds: with these “wilds”, one has the chance to get more potential winnings on only one bet. Essentially, matching icons of the last spin vanish (commonly explode for effect) and are replaced with new icons; giving the better another chance without having to make another bet. Hard to complain about that!

Scatter symbol: this bonus attribute is one of the easiest aspects of online video slots to understand. If you get the designated symbol scattered about in any area of the reel’s sections, and in the properly allotted amounts (often three scatter symbols’ or more) it will trigger a “free spin”, “interactive bonus round” or a set cash prize based on the number of “scatter” emblems dropped into place in one spin.

Multiplier: in this characteristic, a “multiplier” comes in many diverse forms; although the concept is very simple. The image represents a set amount that will multiply your winning bet if the icon is included in the winning line. Example: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, etc.

Bonus features

All of the bonuses are predetermined by the developers’ rules. Their functions are as diverse as the percentage of ways to trigger them. For a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience, we have provided explanations below of every one of our available free casino slot games with bonus round with no download feature to play with awesome bonus features.

Bonus rounds. This consists of shooting or revealing predetermined hidden objects. Gamblers like these distinguishing characteristics; because once they trigger them, it is basically guaranteed that they will land on a decent reward without wasting any funds. These particularities can also include retriggering: launching another free “bonus round” or “free spin” when earned again while the bonus is enacted. And the spinning prize wheel: this uses the old prize wheel to win several differing amounts from small to large. The player spins the wheel and hopes that they land on the top prize shown.

Free spins. These cost-free turns will pay according to your stake. Regarding the free casino’s slot machines, the screen may look the same as the regular gameplay, but in some cases, the colours or some new symbols’ might be added. These are usually triggered by 3 “scatter” icons or more. The more “scatters”, the higher the “free spins” allotted.

Progressive jackpot . This is the highest prize that can be won if distinct conditions are fulfilled. With EGT’s games, it is mostly required that a player successfully tops the mystery bonus. These additions are often activated as a random event after a regular round is completed.

Respin . Ever come up just one short of hitting that big win and wish you had a do-over? Well, “respin” allows you to do that – for a price! This option allows only to spin that one reel that they feel should have been a winner for an extra bet, keeping all the other reels in a locked position. The amount charged for any given “respun” line will correspond to the potential payout. Example: four out of the five icons needed in a row for that top prize have landed in a matching line – you pay for another spin and only the missing icon in the line selected spins – winning or losing. Be advised that you will pay dearly in this example because of the potential odds and payout if you win.

Types of free slots

Before playing free online slots, select to play one of the primary types – you can find them in the menu and in the “types” subsection of slotozilla:

Classic slot games: for the nostalgic veterans who enjoy the traditional casino-style games, we supply over 400 3-reel free slots and two-dimensional machines. They are usually not abundant with bonuses, but, they are easy to use and consist of a few lines and rows. Double diamond and super hot deluxe are currently one of the hottest old-school games, and you can find them among our pages, too! Using the search box at the right-hand top side of our homepage will allow you to find all the favourite games. Or ones you’ve heard about and have been waiting to try.

Video slots: with these types, program developers provide them to “freeslots.Com” websites and “sweepstakes” sites. Most gamblers or social gamers’ prefer these types because of their practically unlimited choices as far as lines, reels, bonuses, and gigantic jackpots go. One of the most playable free slots machines are the vegas slots that are ordinarily crafted to reflect the essential attributes of the world-known land-based casinos.

Fruit machines: though games with fruits and sevens were one of the first types to show up in the online industry of free slots machines, they are not just found in the old-school ones. You will also see them in numerous contemporary ones – an example is the bally’s quick hit, and if you like the combination of progressive jackpots and fruits, search for EGT machines on slotozilla.

3D casino gaming: currently, there are about 200 such games in our catalogues, and we’ll be adding much more! For example, playtech’s dracula, betsoft’s boomanji, and the well-known netent’s starburst for a great 3D experience by checking out our extensive 2D and 3D section.

Progressive: almost all of our providers release these types of games from time to time. However, euro games technology is one manufacturer that makes some of the most famous programs. Progressive jackpots are the only ones that commonly depend on a minimum bet allowed with an eye to win. All players’ contribute to the jackpot amount that is shown on the screen. The moment someone wins it, the program will inform all of the others who are currently betting on that slot that the jackpot has been won. The new jackpot amount will start over at the predetermined amount and will once again climb accordingly.

Payout percentage

By law, free slots with the designation, shouldn’t offer an RTP percentage lower than 80%. This payback info is mostly provided by developers in the pokies themselves. Since our machines are licensed and created by only the safe and secure vendors, the info you read is true. However, it won’t always pay such an amount; this is average cash out that has to be given back to a user over the long-term. We would like to remind you that no download is needed for accessing our slots for free and playing them in an unlimited gratis version!

Five options to increase your chances of winning

Pick a bigger number of lines. Decide to bet those lines that pay all-ways or the ones that count the wins both from left to right and vice versa. Nothing is worse than a big win on a line you didn’t wager on.

Set the bet before using auto play. If you activate the “bonus” and “extra spins” mode, it will play and pay on the bet you’ve previously set. All payments are still reflected regarding the previous wager in each automated spin.

Place at least the minimum allowed bet on a progressive slot. In most cases, you will need to place a pre-set minimum bet to win a progressive jackpot! Also, be careful when choosing a progressive machine because some of them offer high stakes that are not reachable for some people’s budgets.

Cash out on big wins. Doing this will ensure that you keep winnings. If you have the option to use the “gamble” one, use it only for small wins.

Find a slot with a high RTP percentage. Though RTP (return to player) is an expected payback counted after a majority of gameplay, it is better to place a wager on high RTP value than on those with 80% or lower. Standard RTP is at 95% for most reputable online casinos.

Maximum winnings & jackpots

Mega moolah is the video slot that paid out a whopping $7.41 million to a man in 2016 from new zealand. Microgaming’s the dark knight landed even higher cash out of $7.86 million! Both of these are progressives and can be found in the sea of our available slot machines. In regular, non-progressive free slots, often the highest payment is rewarded when five wilds are matched on a given payline.

How to play slots for free

No download . Slot machines with no download edition allow the gambler to forego timely program downloads and hefty files ought to be stored on the computer being played on. The “no download” choice generally bypasses having to register with a lot of personal information, along without having to give a credit or debit card number, or a minimum deposit to continue. This option can be very hard to find on older gaming programs. Luckily for you, slotozilla offers its users “no download” and “no signup” options when playing any of our incredible multitudes of free online slots.

No registration . When one registers at an online casino that offers free video slots it can get very invasive and often proof is even needed in some cases of residence, and in more times than not, full credit and debit card information is required to finish the registration process – just to play in “free” mode. No registration will save the player all of that inconvenient hassle.

Mobile play . Those of you who prefer the mobile version can download the online app to play mobile slots for fun with no deposit version from a blackberry, android, or ios mobile devices.

It’s always recommended to know ahead-of-time about the video fruit machines that you decide to use. As one can see from above, there are numerous differences between game styles that involve three or seven reels, and which then expand into an almost endless option of lines, bets, and inclusion into the top bracket prizes – depending on if a certain bet level has been met.

Looking up all of these various aspects of what some may have thought was a simple playing of free casino slots offered with no registration or no download – to play for fun; can be tedious and time-consuming. This is why it’s so much safer and easier to let us do all of the hard work for you. After all, the whole point of playing in the first place is to sit back, relax, and have some quality fun.

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The best time you have is the time you spend on yourself, catering to your desires and needs. And if you need to relax and unwind a little, what can be better than playing a fun game, which will not set your bank account short? Here at slotozilla, you can play slot machines any time of day, with no breaks and no curfews. They’re fun, entertaining and won’t cost you a dime! Discover this magic world, if you haven’t done so already – it’s got so much to offer you, without demanding anything in return.

If you find shooters are too aggressive, arcades too challenging, racing games too fast-paced for relaxation and puzzles too demanding, take a look at our amazing selection of free casino slots machines. Unlike a regular gambling establishment, we don’t charge you – no sign-up fees, no deposits, no real-money bets, no need to disclose your financial information at all. You don’t even have to sign up – so that’s one annoying hurdle on the way to ultimate online entertainment skipped. No more forms to fill out – just click on the title which looks appealing and start your journey.

There’s no need to list all the benefits of the free online slots machine games – just take one peek at the reviews and demos, they speak for themselves. Nowadays they’ve gone a long way from those cheesy and clunky “grandma” fruit machines, which used to sit in the dusty gaming parlours. Now you get an extremely modern experience, which pleases the eye and tickles your senses without much effort from your part. Check out the vast array of themes, which are offered by the rival manufacturers – your mind will be blown by the sheer amount of choice, and new video slots machines just keep on coming out every day! And about that “video” part – it’s true, you don’t just get a jerky “spin” animation, far from it. The movements on the screen are so fluid, you’ll be entranced in seconds – it’s like watching a movie!

And the best part is – the amazing choice listed on slotozilla pages is available for you in one click – no download required. Play instantly, without waiting and cluttering your machine! The games load up lightning quick, you won’t even have time to exclaim in wonderment. All necessary information is collected handily in one place, so you don’t have to poke in the dark, searching for a specific game you know you’d like. Feel free to just browse as well, though – even if you don’t know what you want, we’ll try our best to fulfill your desires.

If you’re looking to spice up your regular gambling routine, choose to play the slot machine games with bonus features. They are so different and complicated these days – the software developers are really trying to outdo each other with each next innovation. Some of the machines are worth trying just for the peek at that bonus! You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, and if you chose a scary thriller or a ghost story – you might even get startled once or twice. So don’t wait up! Don’t waste your time on hesitation when you can be having fun!

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