Slot Machines
On average, one third of the casino's total revenue is generated
by Slot machines. Compared to other casino games such as
Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, Slot machines have a
number of advantages which explain their popularity among casino
players. Some of these advantages include the following:
Easy to understand:
The Slot machine is probably the easiest game to understand and
play. One simply decides on how much money to place on each bet,
and how many lines to bet on, before pressing a button. There
are absolutely no skills required.
Cheaper to play:
Unlike a game of Blackjack or Roulette, where the minimum bet
costs a few dollars, Slot machines offer the player minimum bets
ranging from one cent to a few dollars per spin, therefore
allowing the person to play up to one hundred games for only one
dollar.
Play at your own pace:
There is no time limit between spins. A player may take one
minute or one hour between each spin without experiencing the
pressure of having to quickly place a bet before the next game
begins. This means that the games can last as long as the player
wishes.
Large variety of game themes:
There are literally hundreds of Slot machine designs with many
different game themes, graphics, lights and sound features.
While the nature of the game is basically the same from one slot
machine to another, being able to choose from a wide variety of
different game themes makes each Slot machine seem rather unique.
Single player game:
Since it is a single player game, there is no pressure to play
against others. One does not need to interact with any other
person during the course of the game. This is a particularly
attractive advantage for persons who are very shy or unable to
speak the language.
Bonus features and free spin games:
Unlike the classic game of Blackjack or Roulette, most Slot
machines offer bonus features which include free spins and a
chance to win real money for free.
Eating, drinking and smoking:
Many Slot machine establishments allow players to eat, drink or
smoke while playing the game. This adds to the player's sense of
enjoyment and freedom without having to worry about what other
players are thinking or how they will react.
No pushing or shoving:
Unlike a game of Roulette where players often push and shove
their way between other players in order to place a bet, one
does not need to tolerate such behavior when playing Slots.
Real money:
While classic casino games are played with plastic casino chips,
Slot machines are played with real money notes and coins, making
the gambling experience much more realistic for the player.
Privacy:
Being a single player game, one is able to bet as much or as
little on any game without the knowledge of other persons. This
is a significant advantage considering the fact that one does
not want to attract the attention of any questionable characters
by betting large amounts of money in open view of a group of
people.
Given these set of facts, it is no wonder that Slot machines are
one of the most popular games in a casino, often generating
approximately one third of the total casino's income.