It is known by many names in different parts of the world. In Britain they call it “fruit machine”, “slots” in Canada, poker machine or "pokies" in Oceania and simply “slot” in the U.S. This is the slot machine. Slot machines are the most popular gambling game in all slots casinos everywhere. Anybody can play this game whether you are skilled or not and it doesn’t matter if you’ve got plenty of money to throw away for the night or you just have enough to while the time away and enjoy. You just simply insert a number of coins, cash or a ticket with a barcode then you pull a lever or press a button and wait to see if you get matching symbols. And if you hit the best combination then, voila… you hit the jackpot!
The slot machines contribute approximately 70 to 80 percent of all casino income all over the world. Its immense popularity amongst the gaming population has contributed to the proliferation of slots casinos everywhere and several years ago has invaded the virtual world known as online gaming. The rapid growth of technology has improved greatly the quality of slots operation and has added tremendously to its variety and style.
From the simple reel slot machine with its standard coin and lever which gave it the moniker "one-armed bandit" to the video slot machine first introduced in the late 70’s and eventually metamorphosed into the present fully computerized touch screen slot using the ticket with a barcode, the slot machine continues to rake in profits upon profits to delight of the casino owners. Even famous personalities and game shows have cashed in on the “slots craze” and developed their own variants of the slot machine. The pleasure and thrill of playing the slots however, is no longer confined within the four walls of the casino.
Attracting hordes of patrons nowadays are the online slots casinos. Online casino is widely patronized because of the convenience it offers to slots players. Without going out of your house, you can enjoy playing a multitude of slot games in the comfort of your own home. If you are new to online slots game, it will be best to find a casino that suits you and stay there.
There are hitches however in playing online as opposed to the real stuff in the casino. In the true slots game, there are no requirements except you and your money. In online casino, you will first have to find a casino of your choice, one with a very good reputation. Then you will have to download it together with its software. Some casinos don’t need downloading since their games can be played by Java or Flash player. However, the casino versions that need downloading have better sound quality and graphics therefore much better to play with.
After you have downloaded the casino of your choice, you will have to register an account and make a deposit. Some casinos allow a player to register an account and try the games for free for a certain period and if the player decides that he likes the games then he can start playing for real money by making the deposit. This should be done with great caution. Unlike in the real casino where you just have to approach the teller’s cage and have your money changed; online casinos will require you to deposit money through payment services, wire transfer or credit card.
Some banks however do not process gambling charges in the credit cards so you will have to settle for the other options, or you may try to look for other payment options. Collecting your winnings or cashing out is done much the same way, with the casino sending out check in your name, making a wire transfer or through a payment service.
Whether you play the actual game of slots in real casinos or you do it online, playing in slots casinos give you the same thrill and excitement plus some perks…if you hit the jackpot!
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