Talking to casino players, you will quickly discover that there’s a pretty clear rift between those who play table games and those who prefer to take their chances on slot machines. Then there are the ones who share their love between the two instead of picking one over the other. As far as percentages go, they say the split is about 70% in the favor of slots.
Fortunately there’s plenty of fish in the sea for all of us and casinos are smart enough to make sure to cater to everyone’s taste.
It’s a 70/30 Split
With a 70/30 split, there’s no denying that pressing spin and watching the symbols fighting for positions on the reels is the clear winner and the most popular kid in school. So why do so many casino players prefer playing slots over table games such as Blackjack, Roulette and Poker etc?
Here are 5 reasons why slots are the driving force behind our favorite online casinos.
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Reason Number 1 – Slots Are Convenient
There’s no denying that one of the biggest reasons for their success and popularity is how convenient they are. Don’t get me wrong, both slots AND table games are extremely easy to get access to these days. Anyone who’s ever played them online knows that they are basically just a click away at any time of the day. Want to play on your desktop or on your phone? No problem!
The online casino industry has managed to become such a big part of our lives that we can play just about anywhere. Dressed, undressed, at home or on the move, it doesn’t matter.
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Quick and Easy
The beauty of slots compared to table games is the fact that slots are so much quicker to play. What I mean by that is that Poker etc requires you to be mentally present as it often needs you to make strategic decisions. This means these types of games are more time demanding and time is sometimes not something you have in abundance, am I right?
Slots on the other hand are the perfect way to kill time. Play it during your commute to and from work. How about getting a few spins in during a coffee break? While you’re waiting for your Yoga class to start?
You won’t even have to think and if you don’t feel like pressing spin, set up autoplay and boom – problem solved!
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Reason Number 2 – Bigger Chances of Winning Big
Another reason why so many players tend to gravitate towards slots is because of the low house edge. Just as a quick reminder, the house edge refers to the average amount the casino makes from each game played.
Because slots have a lower house edge compared to the table games, your chances of winning increases.
On top of that, Slots also have a higher RTP%. The higher RTP, the more you’re likely to win compared to what you spend. You can divide the RTP into Low, Normal or High and if you want to play High RTP Slots, look for those with 97% RTP or higher.
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Don’t Forget About Jackpots
Part of the appeal of Slos is of course the potential of winning a Jackpot. Sure, you can win big on Table games as well but it’s not going to be as exciting as knocking down one of the big slot Jackpots.
You’ve probably heard of the 4 types of Jackpots:
- Progressive (The Big Kahuna of Jackpots)
- Local
- Fixed
- Network
The most popular one is of course the Progressive kind. This is the one that will grow with each spin played anywhere in the world. We have seen the Mega Moolah Jackpot reach amounts of €20 million on multiple occasions.
In order to get your hands on a Progressive Jackpot, using higher bets will increase your chances of winning!
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Reason Number 3 – Higher Entertainment Value
Game providers know how to make slots attractive to players and the good ones make sure to invest both time and money into creating unique themes, graphics, animations, soundtracks etc. This is a golden opportunity to differentiate themselves from table games in terms of keeping players entertained.
Table games might be fun to play but as far as entertainment value goes, Slots are in a league of their own. Let me give you some examples why that is:
Exciting Themes
Ok, don’t get me wrong, the majority of slots are far from unique, great looking or even fun for that matter. I mean how many times have you played slots that are based on Ancient Egypt, Greek Mythology, Fruits, Aliens and/or the Luck of the Irish?
Thankfully there are still hundreds of slots that can excel in and out of these themes. These are the ones making playing them exciting and give you a reason for wanting to come back for more.
It’s a type of escapism that Baccarat, Crash and Dice just can’t offer.
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Great Soundtracks
The ability to use a great soundtrack is another advantage and when you stumble on a slot with great music, man, what a difference it makes. Some are better than others but there’s no denying the soundtrack was the biggest reason for the success of rock and roll slots such as Guns ‘N Roses by NetEnt and Def Leppard Hysteria by Play’n GO.
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Graphics and Design
This is one of the absolute most crucial areas of slots according to me. Great graphics can make or break a game and to be honest, how much can you change the graphics of a Roulette Wheel or a Poker table?
Using animations and a really cool design can sometimes have you studying the what’s on the screen in front of you and really help transport you to an entirely different world.
I mean who can forget crazy games like Land of the Free by Nolimit City. If you haven’t seen it, you’re in for a surprise.
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Reason Number 4 – No Need for a Strategy
I touched on this earlier, how there’s no need for a strategy when it comes to playing slots. If you’re going to be successful in most of the table games, some kind of strategy is to be recommended. Playing slots on the other hand is as easy as it gets.
Once you’ve decided on which one to play, look at the rules if you want to. I normally don’t as I don’t see a need for it, considering you can’t do anything about it anyway or play a certain way.
All you need to worry about are bet size, paylines and potentially the Buy feature. Other than that, multipliers and bonus rounds will come and go as they please.
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Reason Number 5 – More Games to Choose From
There are thousands and thousands of different slots for you to pick from while the options are more limited as far as table games go. With this many games at your disposal, you have endless amounts of opportunities to be successful on your slot journey.
New games are being released each and every day so there’s always something fresh to dive into. No matter what your preferred theme or provider is, you can basically close your eyes and click.
It can be useful to know which type of slot you prefer. Do you like Megaways, slots with Buy Bonus, etc?
Pick Your Favorite and Go Nuts
For players who haven’t discovered a favorite provider or game yet, reading up on the different providers can be a good thing. This will give you an idea of what to expect and also what style you would prefer.
As important as picking the right casino is, I think finding a couple of providers whose games you enjoy will make your online casino experience that much better.
Enjoy!
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