Online Slot History

Online Slot History spans a period beggining with normal slot machines over 120 years ago,slot machines have come a long way. Little did San Francisco based Charles Fey know that when he created the -one armed bandit’ in 1887, his invention would become one of the most loved games in the world of  gambling!

We are, of course, referring to the slot machine or fruit machines as they used to be known; the early machines featured three reels showing the four suites of cards; Heart, Clubs, Spades and Diamonds. It was only later that fruits were used as symbols leading it to be called a “fruit machines”.Slot machines were a success instantly and have only gained in popularity as they made their presence known world wide. With the advent of the internet gaming which resulted in the phenomenon we know as online slots , its popularity simply grew in geometric proportions. Today there are over 30 million players who enjoy a game of slots, be it online or land based.

The appeal of online slots is easy to understand; it is a simple game to understand and play requiring very little money for a potential massive slot jackpot. When it was first invented, slot machines were considered state-of-the-art but online slot machines are truly impressive with their capabilities.

Sophisticated video technology has enabled software developers to create online games that can replicate sights and sounds from the real world, creating a unique gaming experience. Online video slots, unlike traditional slot machines don’t have any restrictions in terms of number of reels and pay lines. This is of great advantage to a player as it creates multiple avenues of wins.

Unlike the traditional slot machine, where the three symbols on the middle line had to be the same in order for the player to hit a jackpot, today’s online slot player has a variety of ways to win. Online slot games offer anywhere from 5 pay lines to even 50 pay lines with massive slot jackpots.