Today’s slots aficionados have a virtual smorgasbord of games and technologies to choose from. While all this choice is great, the infinite possibilities can be a bit overwhelming. However, the first step in finding your perfect game is choosing between the holy trinity of technologies: video, online or land based. But just how exactly do you choose?
Traditional Land Based Slot Machines:
Advantage: You can see which machines have been paying out and which are cold. While some experts say it makes absolutely no difference, many players have sworn strategies in this department (which obviously can’t be used when playing online). And to be fair, there’s something to be said for tradition. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as sitting down and hitting a jackpot at a traditional land based slot machine. In the overall experience department, these guys definitely win.
Disadvantage: Slightly worse odds than online and video slot machines. And with the removal of the traditional handle activated spin, the interaction between you and the machine isn’t all that much more satisfying.
Video Slot Machines:
Advantage: With up to five spinning video reels, 15 to 25 pay lines and often a bonus game, these machines are definitely the most visually stimulating. They can also be the most exciting. They offer lower bet denominations than traditional slot machines (like penny games) and thanks to scatter payouts (where symbols don’t have to line up for the win) there are often more winning combinations. Games also offer multiple payout lines and free spins, increasing the strike rate over traditional slot machines. You can also bet more than one coin per line and apply a bit more strategy to the game.
Disadvantage: Because you’re betting on multiple lines, you may possibly win less than your total bet. Also, slightly worse odds than online slots.
Online Slot Machines:
Advantage: The best odds. The house advantage is slightly less at online casinos than their land based counterparts. This leads to a marginally higher payout percentage than over time. You’ll also have access to sign up bonuses and huge progressive jackpots, much larger than most land based casinos can offer. And lets not forget the added bonus of being able to play in your underwear. That kind of thing really can’t be overlooked.
Disadvantage: Because these games happen so quickly, if you hit a losing streak your money won’t last as long. You also lose the social aspect of a land based casino. No bells and whistles will alert everyone in earshot that you’ve just hit the jackpot.
So what’s the final verdict? Well, in the end it really all comes down to what you’re after and what kind of game you like to play. If you’re a social player and the overall experience is what matters most to you, land based slot machines are your best bet. If you consider yourself a bit of a strategist, video slots are your game. And if you want the easiest game to play with the best odds, online slots are for you.
As for me? I like playing in my PJ’s so after being thrown out of a few casinos, I’ve taken my game online.
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