Online Slots

What are online slots?

Online slots are luck-based games found at an online casino. They are probably the most popular casino game to be found online, and it’s not hard to see why. Based on the classic one-armed bandits of old, these games have a varying number of reels covered in symbols. You simply spin those reels by the click of a button. There’s no skill needed to play, just a bit of Irish luck, since all you need to do is match a minimum of three symbols on those reels to win.

• 3-reel classic games
• 5-reel video slots
• Progressive slots
• Mega spin games
• Multi-payline slots

There are a number of different types of online slots available to players. For starters there are the classic 3-reel slots, which tend to have a more basic set-up. Symbols rest on just a 3×3 grid with usually just a single payline. Five-reel and multi-payline games are the next step up. These games can come in a massive range of different themes, and offer a huge range of additional bonus features. This can include free spins, multipliers, wilds and so much more. We then come on to the progressive jackpot slots and mega-spins games. These work in a similar way to the 5-reel games with one significant difference – they have the potential to payout some huge prizes if you are successful in landing the correct matching symbols.

How do online slots work?

1. Reels and Symbols
2. Paylines
3. Slot Themes

As we’ve mentioned, online slots have a set of reels. Depending on the game type, the number of reels will vary. On these reels you will find a series of different symbols. These symbols are always designed to follow the theme of the slot just to keep the game interesting. In order to win, you will need to land a minimum of three matching symbols on the reels. The more symbols that you match though, the bigger the payout. You should check the paytable for all slot casino games as the different symbols will be worth different values. That is why it’s a good idea to see which of the icons will pay you the most. Some of the symbols have special functions and will also offer bonuses.

Unlike when you play blackjack at a casino online, playing slot games means you have to pay attention to how you win. You can’t influence the outcome as you can in table games, but knowing what you’re looking for is a good starting point. Paylines are the invisible lines across the slot’s reels that give you a win. Games will have different paylines available – some are horizontal, zig-zag or run diagonally across the reels. You simply need to land a set of matching symbols on these paylines if you want to actually win. The slot’s paytable will list the individual details of how much each winning combination is worth. For the most part, paylines will run from left to right across the reels so you need the symbols to land in that direction.

Unlike roulette, which really has just a single theme, video slots can come in a myriad of different themes and options. These themes can range from the cute and cuddly, such as cats or flying pigs, through to action-packed adventures with the reels filled with Vikings or Roman gods, and on to ghoulish horror-inspired games with vampires and ghosts. Many slot games are also branded games, following the theme of a movie franchise or a TV show. Games such as this include Jurassic Park, Terminator 2 and The Dark Knight Rises. Each of these games takes the slot to the next level, using characters, sounds and other elements from the movies to fuel the excitement within the game. With so many options, it’s really down to your own personal preference as to what you choose.

How do you pick the best online slots games?

When it comes to choosing the best online slot game, a lot of the criteria you will use to make the decision are similar to those for choosing online scratch cards. For instance, you should be looking at the return to player or RTP percentage offered by the slot. This theoretical percentage gives you an indication of how much you’re likely to win back when you play. Choose a slot with an RTP of 95% or higher. You should also look at the different bonus options offered by the game. For instance, does it reward you with extra spins, multipliers, big wins, a wheel of fortune, and so on. Finally, you should look at the theme and simply choose a game that appeals to you on a visual level.

• Starburst
• Gonzo’s Quest
• Rainbow Riches
• Mega Moolah

There are a number of top slots that are favoured by Irish players. One of these games is Starburst. This is a relatively simple game that harks back to the classic 3-reel slot era. With a space theme, this slot is often one that can be played using a casino bonus. Gonzo’s Quest is another popular slot as it offers a fun adventure coupled with stunning graphics and a whole host of exciting in-game bonus features. Rainbow Riches is a particular Irish favourite, as it features the country’s national fantasy creature – the leprechaun. Finally, the exciting Mega Moolah also tops the charts. This game is an impressive progressive jackpot game that has paid out in many casino live venues in the multi-millions.

Different bonuses in online slots

Online slots have a range of different bonuses contained within the reels. These can help you get better wins when you play. Many of these in-game bonuses are triggered by the symbols so it’s important you know what these are. Wild symbols can replace any other symbol on the reel in order to make matching combinations (usually they can’t replace other bonus symbols though). Scatters are the symbols that, when landed, will trigger any bonus spins. You can also win additional bonuses through wheel-of-fortune style mini games, get multipliers that will boost your wins or even score progressive jackpot prizes. For instance, Gonzo’s Quest has cascading reels, where matching symbols are removed and others fall into their place, all on one spin! Every slot offers something a little different, so check out their game rules.

Casino offers and bonuses at Betiton

At Betiton casino we aim to help all our Irish players get lucky! We do this through our exciting offer of a welcome bonus. This bonus is offered in two main parts and is available across the first 3 days that you are signed up with us. To qualify, you need to be a brand new player with us. Once you’ve signed up, you will need to make your first deposit which must be a minimum of 10 EUR in order to qualify. You will then be rewarded with a 100% match deposit bonus and 50 spins. If you make a 20 EUR deposit on the second and third days as well, you will get an additional 50 spins on these two days bringing your final tally to 150. Check the terms and conditions here.

Deposits and withdrawals

To cater to our players from Ireland, we have a range of different payment options available to you. These range from card options such as Visa and MasterCard to eWallets like Skrill and Neteller. Each of these options (and many more), can be found when you head to the cashier section of the site. All of the options we offer you are from respected and trustworthy monetary vendors. There’s a minimum limit of 10 EUR and a maximum of 5000 or 7000 EUR depending on whether you’re making a deposit or a withdrawal. Deposits occur instantly so you can play right away, but withdrawals do go through a pending and processing period, which can take up to 3 days to complete. You’ll need to verify your account as well.

Play online slots on your mobile

Most players want to be able to play on their mobiles and we have taken this into consideration when creating our website. Our desktop site has been designed to be fully compatible with mobile devices. This mobile-optimised site enables you to access Betiton Casino from your mobile browser. You can enjoy all of the same games, bonuses and support options as the desktop site. The only difference you will see is that there are more menus keeping the interface easy to see and uncluttered. All of the slot games on our site are created using HTML5 software so they’re also fully scalable to smaller screens and, similar to the overall site, means you won’t lose any of the important gaming features that make the slot special.

Customer support and Loyalty Club

Enabling players in Ireland to get in touch whenever they need to, is of great importance to us. While our site is usually running smoothly, we do want to make sure that any issues or questions can be, and are, addressed promptly and efficiently. With this in mind we have a number of different ways for you to contact us. Our live chat support is open from 8am to 1am CET and is available in eight different languages. We also offer a Loyalty Club with 7 tiers that you can join to get your hands on extra bonuses and promotions. In order to do so you will need to make real money wagers on the games on our site, which will help you accrue points and move up the levels to bigger and better rewards.

Play responsibly

Lastly we have an obligation to our Irish players to ensure that you have a safe and secure gaming environment to play in. With this in mind it’s important that players know we are fully licensed with two of the top gaming jurisdictions in the world – the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. Licences from these two authorities means that we maintain a high gaming standard, part of which includes offering responsible gaming to our players. While gaming is fun, it can go to far, and if it does you will find links to a number of different helplines available to you on our site. We also offer the option of self exclusion, which you can implement for a long-term period, preventing yourself from accessing any of our games.

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