Types of Slots

It used to be so simple. UK slots players had the choice of a handful of fruit machines in their local pubs and cafes.

But with the explosion in casinos and online gaming sites, the sheer choice of slots available in 2015 is staggering.

The same classic-style

3-reel slots

are available, of course, but with the advance in technology gamblers can enjoy anything from immersive 5-reel video slots with hundreds of paylines and slick bonus features to the biggest progressive jackpot games where a big prize can total millions of pounds.

Here you'll find links to our special pages at VegasSlots.co.uk where you can discover information on classic old-school slots and the latest 5-reel jackpot games.

Slot Machines Reels

From classic 3-reelers to standard 5-reel games, and beyond: with so much choice available online it's hard to know where to start. Here are some of the most popular reel formats you'll find in today's online slots.

3-Reel Slots

The first slot machines came with three reels and fruit symbols to denote the flavour of chewing gum they paid out in the form of prizes. And while 3-reel games remain popular in British pubs, there's also a popular range of three-reelers available in most online casino lobbies. Paylines are simple - usually ranging from 1-3 - and bonus features are on the light side. But for UK slots players looking for simple slots play with low variance, 3-reel slots are a good place to start. Click Here for more on 3-reel games.

5-Reel Slots

The format used for most of today's new online slots, the increase to five reels means that there's a bigger possible range of paylines (anything from 9 to over 1,000) as well as scope to add plenty of extra features and bonus rounds. Click Here for more on 5-reel slots.

6-Reel Slots

There are different types of 6 reel slots and they have come from popular land-based slot machines. It comes in a conventional 3x6 or 4x6 payout

7-Reel Slots

When five reels just aren't enough, gamblers are slowly turning to slots that offer more bang for their buck.

7-reel slots offer players even more winning combinations, and as such, more paylines to bet on. Of course, it also means a bigger stake outlay to begin with. While not widely available, 7-reel slots are growing in popularity. Click Here to find out more about the world of 7-reel slots.

Game Types

Once upon a time, you'd be hard pushed to find anything other than a classic-style fruitie in your local arcade. In this day and age, players have a bewildering choice of games to choose from.

Video Slots

The first video slots appeared in the 1980s, but it wasn't until the online revolution kicked off in the mid-90s that video slots came into their own. And with no such mechanical constraints - as seen with land-based machines - the world has literally become the oyster of the software designer.

Video slots allow for many more symbols per reel (meaning there are more possible winning combinations available) and newer video slots allow for luscious 3D graphics and innovative bonus features. Meanwhile, the latest branded slots include actual footage from Hollywood films or top TV shows. Click Here for more on playing video slots...

Fruit Machines

Where the US has AWP (Amusement With Prizes) machines, the UK has fruit machines. Fruit machines still cram the pubs and amusement arcades of towns up and down the United Kingdom, and save for a few features haven't changed that much in the past 30 years or so.

British fruit machines typically come with three reels, minimal paylines for a low-variance experience, and familiar features like Holds and Nudges. Some advances in fruit machine technology has made 'trail bonus' features possible, while recent changes in UK gambling law has led to bigger jackpots. Click Here to find out why Fruit Machines are still popular in the UK...

High Payout Slots

Most slots list their RTP somewhere on the game. This 'Return to Player percentage' is a theoretical long-term payout made by the game to its players. While land-based slot machines have traditionally been in the 80-90% range, modern online slots go much higher and RTPs of the mid-90s are not uncommon.

But hunting out good RTPs is just the first step. Modern online slots are all about the big jackpots too. Massive linked jackpots online can rise into the millions of pounds, and they're not restricted to high rollers either. Click Here to discover more about finding the high payout slots you want...

3D Slots

While the video slot has become standard for online games, the 3D slot is the thing of the future. 3D slots offer an immersive experience through cutting edge animation and video footage (particularly if branded with a big Hollywood film) as well as slick software that runs smoothly on today's latest desktops and mobile devices. Click Here to lean more about 3D slots.