What online slots games do players need to play?

This is up to the tournament organisers and usually follows a theme. For example, over Valentine’s Day players will be invited to a romance-themed online slots tournament where all the qualifying games have a Valentine’s or Love theme. Or the organisers might decide on a specific games provider and feature a selection of their games under an appropriate theme (Ka-BOOM tournament for Booming Games, for example)

On the subject of qualifying games: the tournament organisers will give players a list of online slots games that they must play in order to qualify for entry into the tournament. Some tournaments (the bigger prize pool ones) require players to register for the tournament. Other, smaller tournaments give players automatic entry if they play any of the qualifying games.

How do players know which is the best game to choose?

Players can choose from any one of the eligible games – or more if they want to. All the games are chosen to give all players an equal chance of racking up the necessary points using the specific rules of the tournament.

For example, a tournament that has a biggest cash win as the criteria can feature a number of different online slots games, with a number of different themes, and different reels (3 or 5), and different features – but they will all have the same volatility and close to the same RTP so that all players have a theoretical equal chance of pulling in the wins and accumulating the points.

How do players enter an online slots tournament?

Your chosen online casino will regularly send you news of any bonuses, promos, and tournaments that are coming up (if you are playing at a legit and licensed online casinos and if you have opted in for their newsletters). Online casinos will also have prominent banners on their sites promoting any upcoming tournaments. All you need to do is click on the link to get all the info, follow any registration steps, and start playing during the tournament period.

Are there entry fees for online slots tournaments?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Some tournaments charge an entry fee which is then added to the prize pool. The more players, the bigger the prize pool. 

Other tournaments are free to play (free from an entry fee not from a stake). These tournaments usually offer smaller prize pools but do have some great and newer games from providers that they want players to try out.

One thing to remember: whether it’s free entry or buy-in, all players start their tournament with the same number of credits. If players deplete their credits and re-buy into the tournament (if that is allowed) they start with the set number of credits again and zero points on the leaderboard for that period.  

Top tips for playing online slots tournaments

It’s all about racking up the points. Each and every player starts with the same amount in credits so you have to be ready to play fast and furious if you want to dominate that leaderboard.

• Switch on that turbo button if it’s available.
• Max bet each spin.
• Play all paylines.
• Make sure you’re spinning fast and as often as humanly possible.
• Remember, it’s about the points not the cash!

Who organises the online slots tournaments?

The tournaments are organised and hosted by online casinos and online casino games providers. For example, Jackpot.co.za will partner with Booming Games or Spinomenal to choose a selection of online slots games for the tournament.

Some tournaments are casino-specific and only available at that online casino. Some tournaments are provider-specific and may be available at more than one online casino at the same time.