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Now that it’s legal to play at online casinos in Ontario, you might be interested in checking out all the games on offer – including slots.
Whether you’ve played a physical slot machine or it’s something completely new to you, we’ve prepared a useful guide on how online slots work at Casino Time.
Slots games are a staple of online casinos all over the world, and now the residents of Ontario can enjoy playing these games via their computers, smartphones and tablets, too.
Slots games come in all shapes, sizes and themes to suit a wide range of tastes, but all follow a pretty simple formula: get matching symbols across a couple of reels and you can win.
How much you win might depend on the symbols you land, as well as any other interesting mechanics that the slot machine has.
Read on to find out more…
Different types of online slots available:
Slots game creators are always coming up with ways to put a fresh twist on your favourite casino games, but there are some common types of slots you’ll find in all game lobbies, including here at Casino Time:
Classic: Slots that emulate the old-school mechanical slot machines and offer straightforward gameplay but with plenty of big-win potential.
Video: It’s in the name – a slots game with additional animations, sounds and special themes to add some zest to your gameplay.
Jackpot: A slots game that is linked up to a big, province-wide jackpot that you can win depending on the reels and symbols you land.
Megaways: A relatively recent addition where the symbols on a reel themselves can change, offering you thousands of ways to win with each spin.
Top-notch games from quality slots providers:
In most cases, online casinos won’t make the games themselves, but work with slots providers that are constantly developing new games and updating existing ones. At Casino Time, we’ve partnered up with some of the best slots providers in the world, including:
- NetEnt, Red Tiger
- IGT
- Blue Print
- Pragmatic Play
- Light N Wonder
Things to look for in a slot:
At first glance, you might feel overwhelmed with choices when it comes to slots. To help decide which one is right for you, there are some important things you should consider.
Return to player (RTP)
Return to player is the average rate at which you’ll get paid back from a slots game over time, usually represented as a percentage. This isn’t necessarily over the course of one playing session, but several.
To put it in simple maths: if you spend $100 playing an online slot with an RTP of 96.5%, on average you should get back $96.50. With the difference being the house edge that slots games naturally have.
Part of the thrill of playing slots is obviously walking away with more money in hand, but being mindful of RTP rates can help you decide what games you want to play. The higher the RTP, the more you are likely to win back on average.
Volatility
Volatility is how often you’ll trigger a win when you’re playing a slot, as well as how big or small the win will be.
You might think “I want high volatility so I can win more”, but it’s not so simple. If a game has high volatility, it might offer bigger payouts, but give them out less often. On the other side, low-volatility slots games will pay you smaller wins, but more often.
It’s a big factor that influences the types of games you choose. Do you want to rack up wins and see if you can make bank, or swing for the home run?
Bonuses and features
Slots have a wide range of bonuses and features so you can win money, with some common ones being:
- Wilds – a jack-of-all-trades symbol that will stand in for the symbols you need to win on a spin. They don’t all work the same so it’s worth checking how they impact the slot you are playing.
- Multipliers – does what it says on the tin, multiplying your win by the number set in the multiplier.
- Re-spins – allowing you to re-spin certain reels on a given spin while keeping some of the symbols you already have on other reels.
- Bonus spins – when your spin lands on a specific set of symbols, you’re awarded another set of spins that operate exactly the same way, just without you staking any money! These are sometimes referred to as free spins in certain markets.
- Jackpots – the province-wide prize available at the online casino, if you hit the jackpot you’re in for a big win.
Max win
Different slots will have different win limits – or max win – that you can earn from a single spin.
How to play online slots in Ontario:
If you’re keen to start playing online slots, Casino Time is the go-to slot destination for Ontario players.
Getting started is quite simple. Before you can hit play you’ll need to sign up for an account and make a deposit, including claiming any bonuses or promotions. From there, head to the slots section of the site and select a game.
It’s that simple!
