Tag: video slots

How to gamble sensibly on slot machine on a budget

09 March 2012

If you are playing on an online slot with a budget, there are several different methods that you can apply to make the coinage stretch a bit further. Before starting, you can adjust the amount of cash that you are spending per spin, so as soon as you have launched your favourite slot simply reduce this number to the minimum amount allowed.

This particular option is available on ALL slots and is the most obvious way of prolonging the time that you can spend playing. If your stake is set to the maximum that your budget will allow, the total playing time could literally be over in seconds.

If you are playing on a Classic single line slot, you won’t be able to reduce (or increase) the number of winning paylines because it only has one, so your cash will therefore last even longer on a Classic Slot than it would do on an average Video Slot for that reason alone.

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A future perspective on online slot machines

04 February 2012

Slots have come a long way in the past few years alone. The gameplay and graphics have improved dramatically with both Classic Slots and Video Slots and the recent introduction of i-Slots has given us a glimpse of what the not-too-distant future may hold for online slots.

As more and more software companies continue churning out their latest creations, some try to be more elaborate and unique than the last, whereas others have a winning formula and simply mass produce slots that are very similar, and only have minor differences in the themes they offer.

Classic Slots will always be around and there is very little that you can do with these. Then we take a step up to the more advanced Video Slots. These games included scatter symbols, wild symbols, free spins and bonus rounds. These slots really excited the players when they hit the scene and became widely available, instantly attracting a huge fan base.

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Are Online Slots Really Random? How does it Work?

06 November 2011

Players have always questioned the fairness of online slots. Are they really random? Are the outcomes as realistic as they are on a land-based slot?

The short answer is yes.

Online casinos use a Random Number Generator, which is usually abbreviated as an RNG. This is a computer program that is able to consistently produce a random and unique series of numbers every time it is used. The RNG’s used by online casinos determine the outcomes of thousands of Online Slots that are currently available. All outcomes today are determined by algorithm, a computer chip and an RNG. Software RNG’s apply to all online games including Roulette, Dice Games, Video Poker and most other Card and Table Games.

When it comes to randomness, both classic slots and the more advanced multi-lined video slots (including their bonus rounds) all have RNG’s constantly working to produce random outcomes and realistic results. The Random Number is in fact generated by a complex mathematical equation prior to producing a specific output.

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Video Slots

24 May 2010

Video slots are by no means a new invention however their popularity has increased twofold in recent years. Video slots are graphical versions of land based slot machines, similar in principle but with added functionality.

Slot machines have always been a popular feature in any type of casino and like most technology the evolution of slots has created even more fans. An online slot, also known as a video slot gives users the ability to play from the comfort of their own homes without the need to get dressed up their best clothes and venture down to traditional casinos.

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Straight and Progressive Video Slots

29 January 2010

With the arrival of the Internet came the concept of online casinos that offered a variety of games for you to try out, like video slots. Video slots have become one of the most popular games at most casinos. Video slots are often referred to by many different names across the globe, such as video fruit machines in the UK and video poker in Australia. There are even some hand video slot machines called one-armed bandits for its appearance and also because the gambler can lose all their money within a few minutes.

Video slots are similar to the regular slot machines found in land based casinos, but with the key difference being that instead of the traditional three spinning wheels there is a video display with five reels. One of the great things about video slots is the enhanced graphics and audio and video effects, as online casino experts we find this gives a better playing experience when playing slots. The standard three reel slot machines have a single payline but with video slots you can have as many as nine paylines, therefore you have a better chance of winning – which is a huge bonus to video slots. What is more, video slots have a wide range of symbols like multipliers, wild symbols and scatter symbols, games with bonus screens and a feature where players can try doubling or even quadrupling their jackpot winnings.

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Advantages of Playing Video Slots

07 January 2010

With many of the old types of traditional slot machines being upgraded as online video slots, it is certainly becoming a highly popular pastime nowadays. The biggest advantage is, of course, that these video slots could be played from anywhere and at any time. In addition, although the video slots operate in a similar way to the conventional slot machines with the pull down lever, they are actually a lot easier to play and still provide plenty of fun.

In the past, slot machine games were usually limited to land-based casinos. But now the Internet has made it possible for gamblers to play these popular games from the comfort of their own homes all around the world. What is more, video slots and online games have been specifically designed with striking graphics and multiple winning combinations to enhance the gambling experience. As the video slots come in various types and versions, you can select the one that suits your needs and talent. All of these improvements enable online players to gamble with on video slots with the least amount of discomfort as well as have an enjoyable time in the process.

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Another 4 great games from Microgaming to tickle your summer fancies

05 June 2006

1. WORLD CUP MANIA BONUS SLOT
It’s almost World Cup time for soccer fans all over the globe, and to mark this exhilarating series of the very best that football has to offer, we’re launching our own champion video slot branded WORLD CUP MANIA. Setting the scene for all this frenetic soccer action is a range of fun graphics in colours as bright as a World Cup team strip. Keeping body and soul together up there in the stands is a great choice of fast food and beer, and there’s even a fog horn to celebrate those bonus free kicks! It’s time to blow the whistle on the release of the fabulous football-themed video slot, World Cup Mania. With 15 paylines, 5 coins per line and a Max Bet of 75 coins this game promises to have players and spectators alike on the edge of their seats. Finding a maximum of 5 trophy symbols not only makes you a winner, but gives you a chance to make even bigger earnings in the Free Kick Bonus - where missing the goal posts is not even an option! So, quickly, hurry - put on your football gear as the game World Cup Mania is about to begin!

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InterCasino release game Pack 9

31 May 2006

As always, those who are leaders in an industry are constantly improving and top online casino InterCasino is no exception. This latest new games pack includes some new additions and a veritable selection of new online slots.

Here is a list of the latest games included in this upgrade pack:
Multi-player and single player full table Baccarat
Multi-player and single player full table Punto Banco
Multi-player and single player Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker
Diamond Cave Slots
Monkey Mania Slots
Rags to Riches 20 Line Slots
Desert Dreams Slots

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new release Avalon slots from Microgaming

26 April 2006

Extending our selection of big, epic-themed games, Avalon summons back the mythical past when chivalrous knights roamed the land doing good deeds and magic was everywhere. A time of mysterious lakes, sword bearers and silvery castles like that on the isle of Avalon, where the great Excalibur awaits the return of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

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