Among the most popular online casino games are the slots. Although they were pretty simple online machines when they started out, today there is a multitude of choices. Just briefly these are:

1. The classical 3 reel, 1 line machine. You continue to spin until you have 3 winning symbols in alignment. A table is set on the machine showing the payout.
2. The 3 reel, 3 line slot. Extra Lines are purchased by more coins, i.e. the top and bottom line thus giving you 3 chances at winning.
3. The 5 or more reel slot. Although these slots use up a lot of money, you tend to find many variations of "lines" with patterns like a zigzag shape, also giving a return. Big surprise wins are normally in order.
4. Progressive Machines. These are your "millionaire" machines for example like Major Millions (Microgaming). These consist of a network of machines connected together, which contribute to the Jackpot prize. You can find Major Millions at Piggs Peak Casino
5. Bonus machines. With these machines you need to get a specific row of symbols, then you are able to play the bonus game, this generally pays out quite well. The bonus game feature is the newer innovation with the arrival of video slots. One of my favorites is Fruit Frenzy at Silver Sands where you get to shoot the fruit figure from a canon and win bonus points for successful target hits.

The casinos that we feature on this site are focused on the players' enjoyment and offer a good variety of unique games.

With regards to a strategy, one of the first things needed is money or bankroll management. Before going out gambling one needs to determine what they are prepared to spend, then do so accordingly. For example assume that you play at 10 spins per minute at 3 coins per spin with a return of 95%

• 10c gives you a spend rate of R9 per hour
• 50c gives you a spend rate of R50 per hour
• R1 gives you a spend rate of R100 per hour
• R5 gives you a spend rate of R500 per hour

In terms of the above table, if you are staying for an hour but only have R100, then playing the R1 machine gives you the best chance without you going broke within the first few minutes of your stay.

When you go out playing, you want to win either a progressive jackpot or similar "big payout". So walk away as a winner and cash out when you get your big win. You don't stick around and have "just one more spin" and lose everything, once your budget has been reached walk away and play no more.

To start with, play the "flat rate" machines and only then move onto your higher paying, meatier and higher risk to lose machines. This is what we would suggest as a base strategy.

Another of our suggestions is to play through to a max barrier, example R100 and once reached cash out the winnings. From then only, move onto your more progressive type machines.

Just imagine how disappointed you would be if you hit three 7's after only using one coin, therefore remember the golden rule, is to play the maximum coinage. Have a look at the pay tables, a "Jackpot" doesn't grow on a 1, 2, 3 basis, it's more along the lines of 1, 2, plenty.