What are Video Slots?

From classic fruit slots and live casino favourites to innovative new online slots and themed slots - the world of video slots brings fun in all shapes and forms, so you’re guaranteed to find at least a handful of online video slots you’ll enjoy. 

Physical slots machines have been around for decades now, and although they still exist, the world of gaming has predominantly migrated to video slots. Why? It’s more convenient for players, and there’s a much more extensive selection of games on offer.

A slot is usually started by the player choosing a deposit amount. Whether you’re going for a low, medium or high amount, you’ll have many different deposit choices. Once you’ve made your deposit, it’s time to get the reels spinning. 

Reels can come in all sizes, but common to all of them is that they can spin up winning combinations, as well as symbols and wilds. The latter two usually open up the chance for players to multiply their potential winnings or enable a bonus feature to open. 

Bonus features are the real game-changers in most video slots. Some have free spins, where you don’t need to deposit to get the reels going, while others may be the gateway for the chance of big jackpots or even greater to multipliers.

Although most video slots will include a structure similar to the above, the beauty of video slots is the sheer variety, innovation and entertainment on offer. So have a browse through the brilliant selection of Gala Bingo slots and see what future favourites you can find.

In addition to the tremendous variety of slots and themes available online, as opposed to the physical slot machines, another advantage of video slots is found in the way they work. Online games all use a Random Number Generator (RNG), which ensures that each gameplay is randomly decided. 

The RNG is a microprocessor that – as the name might suggest, randomly processes hundreds of billions of numbers per second. These numbers get produced even when no one is playing, and it is essentially the outcome of the RNG and the Return to Player (RTP) that determine how the reels will turn out.

The game provider sets the RTP and describes the general payout to players over a large number of spins. The outcome of your online video spins come down to a variety of factors, thanks to the RNG. However, checking the RTP percentage will give you a good idea of how big the payout is. A high RTP usually means more volatile reels, and most online slots tend to be above 92% in RTP, whereas physical slot machines range from 70%-90%.

There may be no cogs or intricate machinery in video slots, but there are plenty of heavy maths involved. This ensures that players get a new and entirely random experience every time the reels are spun.

What are Gala Bingo’s best video slots? Well, that is ultimately up to the individual. However, the great variety of online video slots from providers such as Gamesys, Pragmatic, Netent, Playtech means that there’s definitely something for everyone. We do, however, have plenty of fan favourites that players keep returning to. So, if you are unsure of which game to start out with, here is a selection of games that have risen to become absolute Gala classics.

In terms of fishing slots, it doesn’t get much better than Big Bass Bonanza. Search these underwater reels for big catches and see if you can come across the Fisherman in the Free Spins Round. This special symbol can multiply your wins of up to 10x or activate the Dynamite Feature that will populate the reels with even more fish. Dive in to see what you reel in on this fishing fan favourite.

Hang out with the classic cast of this 80s classic and see if you can unlock some of the secret treasures that lurk within these reels. This slot is packed with bonus features. Look out for the Key to Success, which will lead you to some great modifiers, find the One-Eyed Willy Big Money bonus, search for Mystery Wins and, whatever, you do, remember that the Goonies never say die!

The famous board game has been given a makeover in this online version from SG Digital. The main feature is the Monopoly Big Spin wheel that could send one of this slot’s four progressive jackpots your way. On top of this, land on Go or Free Parking and get some free spins or come across the Community Chest to trigger the Bonus Wheel. There are plenty of great features to look out for here, but what will you find?