The Goal of the Game:

In this game it is you and the slot machine (virtual or real)! The goal of this easy game is to get the icons (strawberries, numbers etc.) to be aligned on the payline in one of the winning combinations listed on the pay table.

Playing the Game:

You place your bet according to the machine. Usually, you can bet one, two or three coins, while some machines allow up to five or more coins. The value of the coins may be $.25, $1, $5, or a range in between. For example, if you bet 3 coins on a $5 machine, your bet is $15.

In a virtual casino, you click a button to start the wheels spinning, just as you would pull the arm on a real slot machine. Then you take a deep breath and wait to see if you win!

Once the wheels stop, check to see if you won and how much. Each game has a pay table to help you determine your winnings. For example, three bars in a row may pay 10 to 1. Three strawberries in a row may pay 3 to 1. Some slot machines may pay on the diagonal or have three or five paylines. Check each casino for their particular rules.

Progressive Jackposts

An exciting aspect of slots is the possibility of the jackpot growing as more players play the casino's progressive machines. You could be the first person to hit the winning combination (often 777)! Usually, you have to play the maximum number of coins to be eligible for the jackpot. After the lucky winner hits the progressive jackpot, it resets to a lower value and starts to grow again as more people play.