Online Slots South Africa

Online slots are the most popular virtual games in the online casino world. With their vibrant graphics, intuitive interactive gameplay and high odds of paying out, these machines are one of the major drawcards for virtual gamblers.

The image of banks of slot machines, their reels spinning as people pop in their coins and pull the lever, is one that any person who has seen a Las Vegas movie will know. With the introduction of the internet to the world, and the technology and software innovations that have come with it, this image has undergone a drastic reimagining.

Instead of the classic three-reel machine with its cherries and gold pots we now have fully immersive video slots that tell stories. Even the way to win has changed. Where we used to see one payline we now have up to 25 (there is even a slot that has 1024 paylines!).

The slot machine has come a long way since the first one was set up way back in 1895. What has stayed the same is the sense of fun and the thrill of anticipation that has made this gambling machine a winner.

Technical details and jargon

Using a slot machine is incredibly easy – put in your money and spin the reels. But there are a lot of details, options and bonuses that change from game to game. There are also some words and terms that are known and understood by experienced players but could be confusing to novices. We will run through the most common ones here.

Slot machine

A gambling machine that creates a game of chance for players. Also known as slots.

Reels

The spinning ‘wheels’ that feature symbols or graphics. Each slot has three or more of these reels that spin and stop to display patterns and determine the win.

Payline

A line that crosses through one symbol on each reel to evaluate the winning combination. On video slots these paylines can take various shapes (horizontal, vertical, triangular, zigzag, etc.).

When you play multi-line slots you pay to activate each line. The maximum bet equals the maximum lines activated.

Pay Table

Every slot has a table that lists the winning combinations and winning amounts the player will get.

Return to Player

Return to Player (RTP) is the payout percentage is a calculation of how much you will win on average. This is usually based on how much you are betting and changes from game to game.

Wilds

Wilds are symbols that give you extra winnings, combinations or bonuses.

Scatters

A symbol that adds to the money you have won or, if there are three or more, unlocks a bonus round.

Multipliers

Another form of Wilds that multiply your winning amounts.