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All casino beginners need to learn how to play slots correctly. Considering how straightforward and easily accessible slot machines are, it might surprise you that there is a right and a wrong way to play these games.<\/p>\n

Follow along as we go through all you need to know about playing slots online.<\/p>\n

Basics of Slot Machine Gaming for Beginners<\/h2>\n

Online games are ideal for casino beginners to learn how to play. Not only are they simple to learn, but they also come in various varieties, suiting most tastes.<\/p>\n

Before we go into \u201c Can I play slots online for real money?\u201d let\u2019s begin with the available slot types. Since several slot machine features are available online, we will not attempt to exhaust them all here. Instead, we have included only the basics in this guide to give you a firm starting point.<\/p>\n

What are Reels?<\/h3>\n

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When playing slots at online casinos<\/a>, you will find symbols on the reels. Depending on the machine, a slot can have 3, 5, or 7 reels, or any combination as shown in the image above.<\/p>\n

Random number generators<\/a> (RNGs) control the outcome once slot reels spin. These RNGs may be mechanical devices, as with physical slots found in Las Vegas, or software algorithms baked into an online slot game.<\/p>\n

What are Rows?<\/h3>\n

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Rows complete the slot display: where reels run vertically, slot rows are horizontal, covering the space from left to right of the display. A slot description includes details of both reels and rows. For example, if a game plays on a 5\u00d73 grid, it has five reels and three rows.<\/p>\n

Slots can have several rows, with classic slot machines usually having three rows, matched with three corresponding reels. But the latest games like Gangsterz and Potion Spells by Bgaming have seven rows.<\/p>\n

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What are Slot Symbols<\/h3>\n

Slots symbols are the images resting on the reels. They provide a customized look that gives the game its overall theme. For example, a fruit-themed slot machine can have fruit symbols like cherries, strawberries, and so on.<\/p>\n

These symbols can also have different functions in the game, like multipliers, scatters, and wilds (Explained in more detail later)<\/p>\n

A slot machine like Gangsterz from Bgaming might have characters and elements, as you can see highlighted in the white boxes below.<\/p>\n

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What are Payout Lines<\/h3>\n

Paylines, or payout lines, are essential to understanding how to play slots online. They are a winning sequence of symbols displayed on the reels. Every slot machine will have information on the available paylines and which symbols you must get to have a winning payline.<\/p>\n

Paylines can pay from left to right or both ways, depending on your slot. They can also display vertical, horizontal, or zig-zag patterns. You don\u2019t need to identify paylines to win; the slot will do it for you while also showing the outcome and payout on the screen.<\/p>\n

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