So just how in the heck did slot machines go from where they started to the machines of pleasure we see today? Today, they are modern technical marvels, but in decades gone past, the slot machine was basically a simple mechanical instrument with revolving wheels-nothing fancy.

You pulled the arm and the machine took your money-thus the “one-armed bandit” label was coined. They were very primitive. Personally, I think slot machines have taken a step back. Let me explain.

For eons, the big lure of slot machines was their humongous house advantage-ouch-but their payout method. That’s right. We all love when we hit a slot machine in the paying stomach and it spits out coins nonstop. Listen to the beautiful melody as those coins shoot down the barrel and into the metallic tray below. The whole world could hear when you won-and everyone loved it.

Today, it’s so darn technical that our music and experience has been taken away. Now instead of signaling to the whole world that you’ve just scored, the slot machine calmly and silently prints out a redemption ticket. Clean, yes. Fun, no.

But let’s look more at the fun side of evolution. In the old days, you’d throw in a coin or two, the wheels would spin and some money would pop out if you were lucky. Many got tired of this mundane play and let the slot world. Ah, but that’s all gone now.

Slot machines are now mini video game systems. They have bonuses, side games, moving parts and more. My favorite has to be the Wheel of Fortune. I also loved Reel Em In, which was the first slot machine of its kind.

Walk into any casino (or go online) and gone are the simple 777 slot machine (mostly). Now you’ll find branded video games. They got slot machines for CSI, Adam’s Family, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal, James Bond, Playboy and anything else you can dream up. In fact, there’s a convention annually that pitches new brands and ideas to casino executives. I even saw some Elvis slot machines-hey, it’s Vegas.

Virtual slot machines are the way of the future. I won’t be surprised to see full-blown video games at some juncture. We’re almost there now.

Since 2003, which is when WMS introduced the CPU-NXT with film-quality animation and high-resolution graphics, slot machines have evolved into next-generation gaming platforms. The future is bright for slot machines and slot machine players.

What does the thought of a slot machine suggest to you? For me, it inspires the notion of symbols, reels, handle, exhilaration, coins and a whole lot of fun.

Slot Excitement

Imagine the thought of all the thrill, excitement and anticipation of a slot machine rolled into an online package that is available at the touch of a button. Remember the attraction of the slot machine – a fun game with the rush of the sound of coins or tokens clanking as they make their way out of the machine into eager hands. For the main part, this in a way has changed – most believe for the better. Although traditional “one arm bandit’ machines may still be located in land based casinos and other amusement parks, slot machine entertainment has found its way onto the Internet. Although you cannot physically insert a coin into an online slot machine, software providers make every effort to create games with bright graphics and realistic sound effects in order to enhance the virtual slot machine experience. This has proved to be a very successful venture, as the popularity of online slots becomes increasingly widespread.

Online Slot

Thanks to advances in technology, the innovation of the Internet has brought many exciting concepts and perhaps seemingly unattainable ideas closer to home. As an apparently endless source of information, the Internet has also created online shopping and even casinos as a form of online entertainment. Now that we have reached the subject of online casinos, I am sure that you will agree that no casino would be complete without the presence of the slot machine. Out there with all the top casino attractions, the modest slot game is the favourite pursuit of many casino visitors.

Simple to play and great fun, the slot machine has produced hours of entertainment for many, many people, over the years.

From the old to the new …

It all began in 1895 with the creation of the first slot machine by Charles Fey. Together with the Mills Novelty Company, Fey developed the idea and created the Mills Liberty Bell in 1905. From then, it would have been difficult to stop advancement and in spite of a few challenges along the way, the slot went rolling on.

Nowadays, even Charles Fey would probably have been surprised to note to what extent his simple machine has developed. Today, hundreds of different slot machine attractions may be accessed at the best online casinos. The online slot has almost produced its own little world of entertainment. These colourful forms and methods of amusement are available in different kinds and themes. There are now topics to suit almost every type of interest, from beach and shopping, to football and food – pirates and treasure to animals and gold. Apart from various themes, there are several different types of slot machine, such as 3 reel, 5 reel and even progressive jackpot slot games.

Whatever the type – whatever the theme, slot machines produce excitement, great fun and the opportunity to win real money prizes.