ONLINE SLOTS

If you've ever walked up to a physical slot machine and given it a whirl, you won't be too fazed by the world of online slot games. If, on the other hand, you've only ever seen a casino on television, we've got your back.

In this post, we'll go over all that online slots have to offer, including how to play them and what you should expect to find. Who knows? You might be taking home one of the mega jackpots after picking up all the tools we've got laid out for you today!

WHAT ARE ONLINE SLOT GAMES?

Before looking to get the slots rolling, you should understand what an online slot machine really is.

Also known as video slots, online slots can be thought of as the digitised versions of classic slot machines that are found in brick-and-mortar casinos. This immediately brings us to the reason why playing slots online is so popular nowadays.

With the advent of online casinos, you won't be needing to get out of your pajamas to play slots anytime soon! In other words, the chance to win real money through your favourite games has practically been delivered to your doorstep.

As you can imagine, the competition to provide the best online gaming experience possible has been nothing short of crazy.

Casinos' big bonuses, including Free Spins, Deposit Bonuses and Cashback offers, seem to be occupying every corner of the internet. It's important to check out which licences, if any, the casino in question has before attempting to play its games or claiming an offer.

OTHER GAMES TO PLAY

Slots are only a part of what casinos have to offer. In fact, any serious online casino out there offers a huge selection of table games, card games and Live Casino games as well, so there's always more to explore on the off-chance that slots get boring.

For example, HotSlots has thousands of video slot games as well as several hundred Live Casino games for you to explore.

HOW TO PLAY ONLINE SLOTS

Your first step to play slots online is to choose a game, of course! As you can imagine, there are countless themes and genres out there with very innovative bonus features waiting to be discovered.

HOW TO BET

Let's start with the premise of a slot game. You'll first have to toggle your bet amount per spin. This varies between each slot game, but you'll be looking at a range of €/$0.10 to €/$100 (or currency equivalent) in most games.

It's extremely important to note that your chance to win won't be affected by your bet amount. This means that you shouldn't increase your bet and expect better winning odds.

Also, the Random Number Generator (RNG) is used in legit slots, so there's no way for players to influence their winning chances.

ONLINE SLOT VOLATILITY

How difficult is it to win big? Well, that all depends on the slot volatility.

Volatility refers to the general difficulty of landing a winning combination of symbols. There are three different categories of volatility you'll find when browsing slots online, low, medium and high.

Low-volatility slots see a higher number of wins, but in turn, the payout is relatively small.

High-volatility slots see fewer wins, but when they do come along, expect a high payout.

Medium-volatility slots lie somewhere in between.

We'd recommend trying out the demo version of slots before playing with real money. This way, you'll be able to gauge which game volatility you're comfortable with.

RETURN TO PLAYER (RTP)

This is an extremely important element in the world of slots.

The RTP is calculated as a percentage and it refers to the average amount of money the slot is expected to pay you back over time. This figure is always written somewhere in the game information section, so be sure to check it out before unleashing your spins!

So does that mean that slots with high RTP will give you back more money?Not necessarily. That depends on other factors, like the game's volatility and the number of spins you try.

Before playing any online slot, you should take those factors into consideration and gauge whether the game really deserves your money to begin with.

WHAT TYPES OF SLOT GAMES EXIST?

What we've described above is the foundation of all online slot games.

The beautiful thing about slots is that there are many different kinds to choose from. It's good to have an idea of what's out there in case you win any free spins, or if you want to try something different altogether.

CLASSIC SLOTS

Where better to start than the classics?

Classic slots have the feel of a traditional slot machine, where you'd pull a lever to trigger the spin. As with any online slot machine, however, there won't be any physical pulling. Simply choose your bet amount and spin the reels! If you land identical symbols on any of the game's paylines, you'll win an amount proportional to the bet.

Sadly, that's all there is to a classic slot.

The entertainment value is pretty low once you get the hang of how it works, especially if you've played other online slots before.

However, this doesn't mean that huge jackpots are out of the question if you opt for this kind of slot. After all, most classic slots are highly volatile, so they can deliver fantastic wins if you get lucky.

FIVE-REEL SLOTS

If you're on the hunt for some neat Free Spins features, this could be your thing.

Slots with five reels give a more modern spin to the classic slots we described above. Here, you've got five reels on which you'll try to line up those winning combinations.

If you land a particular combination of symbols, you might win free spins! With some research, you'll get to know which slots offer free spins. As their name suggests, these spins are free of charge and can really accumulate a sizeable win if you luck out.

The best online slots almost always find a way to incorporate free spins as a feature, so you'll surely bump into your very own free spins at some point!

You might like Book of Dead™, Reel King Potty™ or Rainbow Riches™, just to name a few.

PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTS

In progressive jackpot slots, there is a winnable sum that increases the more the game is played. Each spin contributes to a small percentage of the pot, so the more players spin the reels, the higher the jackpot gets.

If the jackpot remains unclaimed for a long period of time, this means that the jackpot stands at a pretty significant amount, hence the name progressive jackpot.

There are a few different ways to win the progressive jackpots. It can be done randomly, by lining up specific symbols or playing in-built bonus games.

Since jackpot slots are fan favourites, game developers make sure to incorporate as many fun features as they possibly can to keep the concept fresh.

DAILY JACKPOTS

Apart from the normal jackpot, there may be hourly and daily jackpots as well! All you have to do is play jackpot slots regularly to stand the chance to take home either the hourly or daily jackpot.

At HotSlots, you can try your luck by playing any of the qualifying slots by BF Games. Visit the 'BF Daily Jackpots' section to get started!

MEGAWAYS™ SLOTS

Although reinventing the wheel surely is hard nowadays with regards to creating online slots, Big Time Gaming managed to do just that with the creation of the Megaways™ engine. These types of casino slots work similarly to those we mentioned above, but they have an original twist to them.

Before each spin, you'll never know how many reels and symbols there will be since the reel layout changes every time.

This way, Megaways™ slots offer an unpredictability that normal casino slots don't have. Since the reels change completely between spins, so does the chance to win. Although these slots only pay from the leftmost reel to the right, there can be a maximum of 117,649 ways to win!

Some of the best slots from this category include Gonzo's Quest Megaways™, Fishin' Frenzy Megaways™ and The Dog House Megaways™.

Check out our portfolio of Megaways™ slots if you want to try some of the best options on the market.

MOBILE SLOTS

Firing some free spins at one of your favourite games while on the road is something else entirely!

Playing online slot machines on a mobile device is only one of the many steps the iGaming world has taken to revolutionise our concept of online gambling.

New online slots for mobile devices are constantly being developed, whereas existing games are being given touch-ups to run flawlessly on mobile devices as well.

Online slot games can be played on the casino's mobile app, but they can be played just as flawlessly on mobile web browsers too.

Remember, it's important to make sure that your internet connection is stable before trying to play slots online!

VIRTUAL REALITY SLOTS

Who doesn't want to check out what virtual reality games offer nowadays? If you've just been crowned the Jackpot King or Queen and want to splash some cash on VR equipment, here's what's in store for you.

You'll need a VR headset, a biosensing data glove and a gaming device that doesn't start heaving when you have three tabs open. If you have all these nailed down, you're in for a treat!

Let's start with the incredibly popular game of Gonzo's Quest™. After giving it some VR modifications, NetEnt released it under the name of Gonzo's Quest™ VR. It is known to offer a completely different immersive experience than a traditional slot game.

The same can also be said for Starburst™ VR, which strangely doesn't require a VR headset to be played.

Developers are looking to incorporate the VR dimension into their online slots just like they did with the shift to mobile device compatibility. After all, that's where the future lies.

CAN I PLAY ONLINE SLOTS FOR FREE?

Slots are known to offer demo versions, where you'll be able to play without paying any real money.

Demo versions allow you to really understand the game and test its features before trying it out with your money.

Think of demos as a way of trying out some free spins for fun. We always recommend trying them out for any slot game you might fancy.

HOW TO PLAY SLOT DEMOS

Accessing demos is different from one online site to another but with HotSlots, it's extremely simple! Just hover your cursor over any of our slot games and then click or tap ‘DEMO’. This will take you to your game of choice where you'll be granted a virtual balance to try it out free of charge.

ARE THERE ANY WAYS TO WIN CASH PRIZES ON DEMOS?

Unfortunately, you cannot win any cash prizes in demo versions. Any funds you win on demos cannot be withdrawn, and the same goes for your virtual balance.

The main scope of demo versions is for players to test the game and experience any Free Spins bonus rounds or special features. It's only a matter of offering you a taste of the game so as to gauge your interest in it without putting forth any money to play.

BONUSES FOR ONLINE SLOTS

Do you have your eyes set on an Ancient Egypt-themed slot and want to give it a spin with real money? Before doing that, you should really see what bonuses are in store for you.

Let's preface this by explaining what bonuses are and why they are so sought after.

In essence, bonuses will be looking to offer you more attempts to play than your money's worth, thus offering you a better bang for the buck.Promotions work similarly, in that you'll be given more chances to win on at any if the selected games.

BEST BONUSES FOR CASINO SLOTS

The first bonus you'll be introduced to is called the Welcome Bonus. It is a one-time offer that only applies to your first deposit and it gives you an additional reward for playing.

A No Deposit Bonus, on the other hand, will give you a reward without asking you to deposit.

Similarly, there are Deposit Bonuses. These are the most popular promotions, but you'll have to deposit to enjoy them.

Free Spins are the most cherished bonuses that exist. As the name suggests, you'll be granted a determined amount of spins that you could use for free on any of the selected games.

You might encounter Bonus Codes too, although they are quite rare nowadays. Bonus Codes are limited-time offers in the forms of, you guessed it, codes that players will have to validate in order to enjoy the reward.

BONUS TERMS

Where promotions are concerned, it's crucial to keep in mind that bonuses might be subject to wagering requirements on a specific list of games only.

This is why you should always read the Terms and Conditions before going for a casino bonus!

PLAY ONLINE SLOTS AT HotSlots

There aren't many online casinos out there that take player satisfaction as seriously as HotSlots does.

Our players have so many slots to enjoy in our collection that they're really spoiled for choice! We've got all the popular games and genres on the market, as well as a constant influx of new games developed by top-tier game providers of the likes of Pragmatic Play, Evolution and NetEnt.

Also, forget the Google Play Store. You don't need to install any mobile apps to run our slots on mobile devices!

Whether it's a voyage to the riches of Ancient Egypt or even a hunt for the daily jackpot, HotSlots really is your one-stop shop for all your online gaming wishes!

MOST POPULAR GAMES AT HotSlots

If even the most popular slots are beginning to bore you, it might be a good idea to try out some of our online or live table games.

We offer all the popular table games and live dealer games in an effort to deliver you an authentic gaming session like no other.

We're always looking to add new games to our portfolio, so make sure to keep a lookout by checking out our website and browsing our collection!

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