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The Pros and Cons of Video Slots

Since Video Slots are based on five reel slots games then there are certain advantages a player can have when choosing a video slot over an ordinary slot. First of all, the five reel video slots offer more pay-lines. Usually the average is about 15-20 pay-lines in each game.

The interesting and exciting part of video slots is that they sometimes have bonus rounds that allow the player to have a free spin or get a chance to "pick a box" to see if they picking a win. Besides bonuses, most video slots offer scatter pays, where pay-lines are not needed to pay out, which increase winnings.

To add to the fun, themes are often used for video slots where the player not only tests their luck but has a little more entertainment in the process. A popular theme many seem to like is the Prince of Sherwood, based on the Robin Hood story.

Video slots also give the player a chance to play with lower denominations such as penny games and offer max bets to increase winnings if luck strikes.

The only clear down point to video slots is the fact that because max bets are made to play every line, the game is more expensive and it is estimated that the winnings will probably be less than what was actually wagered. It all boils down to preference really, but maybe the extra money is just the price to pay for a little more fun.