Slots

A slot machine is a coin operated machine that usually has 3 reels (sometimes more) which when you put money into, spin and when you get a certain combination of images you win.

Slot machines have many other names, Pokies is a popular term in New Zealand and Australia and they are also referred to as One Armed Bandits - referring to the lever on the left or right of the machine that is sometimes in the place of buttons. These are popular makes of machines in casinos in Vegas.

Although the game might give the illusion that it is a game of skill - you may have seen people bending over in awkward positions to see what the next picture is - the game is no more than a game of chance and you are taking a risk each time you play. However, spins can be cheap and some people have won huge jackpots with a tiny investment - but where there is a winner there are a handful of losers to go with!

Slot machines are very popular and on average make up about 70% or a casino's income. Makes you think about where the bandit part of One Armed Bandit comes in!

If you are thinking that you can get rid of some old French Francs in the machines in place of 10p peices - be aware the machines are fitted with currency detectors as standard and the worthless coins will be spat right back at you!