You would think that slot machines are intrinsically the same, considering all they are both online and offline are computer generated graphics spinning round and then stopping and, for the most part, you’d be right.

At the end of the day, both online and offline slot machines are just pieces of computer software and they can be implemented live and on the internet. However, have you actually played both of them and then compared them?

Well, let’s put it this way: I have a lot more fun playing online slot machines than I do when I’m playing slot machines at a live casino. In fact, I have to be honest and say I don’t find playing slot machines all that fun when I take a trip to the casino. I’d much rather play craps or blackjack when I’m in a live casino. However, when I’m playing online, the slots are the first thing I check out.

So, why is that? Well, for one, the choice of slot machines online is far, far greater than you would get in a live casino. If I don’t like the way one machine is playing I simply load up another until I find one that I like playing. If I go to a casino, a lot of the smaller ones don’t have a great variety of machines. Sure, they might have a good number of machines, but many of them are the same, with the same graphics and whatnot. Plus, I don’t have to wait to get onto a slot machine I want to play. I hate waiting for my favorite slot machines to free up when I go to a casino (yes, I don’t like playing them, but I still do, sometimes and I do have my favorite). However, online I don’t have to wait, I just click on it and I’m away.

Also, online slot machines have to do a lot more to get you involved compared to their live counterparts. At the end of the day, there isn’t much need for a live casino to get all flashy with their slot machines, as they know they’ll get played regardless of how flashy they are or what special features they have. However, because online slot machines have to stand out from hundreds of competitors, many are now offering flashy little touches that make the experience that bit more fun. Don’t believe me? Well, if you live outside the US head on over to InterCasino and try out the Forrest Gump slot machine. This machine stands out by putting in cut-scenes featuring clips from the movie. Quite cool, huh? That’s not forgetting the bonus game, which involves you controlling Forrest up a football field, just like the movie. Check out our review of it here: Forrest Gump Slot Machine.

Plus, online slot machines have licenses with famous films, computer games and comics, so if you’re a fan of Call of Duty 4 (which I certainly am!), you can take your love of the game to the slot machines at Cryptologic casinos, such as VIP Casino. Again, it’s things like this that make playing online slots much more fun than playing generic slot machines at the casino. I get bored easily playing slots that have the same boring symbols, such as 10, J, Q, K, A and then some different scatter and bonus symbols depending on the theme of the machine, so I love the fact I can play machines with a very different feel to them.

Unfortunately both of the above casinos do not allow Americans to play. Americans don’t worry – you get to play interactive slots which are one of the best uses of a slot machine game ever, at Slots Jackpot Casino.

In short, live casinos don’t have to do much to keep you playing their slots. If you’re there to play the slot machines, all they have to do is make sure your sat at one and give you the occasional free drink to keep you happy, regardless of how boring the slot is, because they know that seat will be filled quick enough if you decide to leave. Online casinos need to stand out and keep your attention with lots of bells and whistles and they’re pulling out all the stops nowadays to try and get you to play there. There honestly hasn’t been a more fun time to be an online slots player and InterCasino currently has some of the most fun slots to choose from.

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