So what’s your preference? Do you like sitting at the machine, pulling the lever yourself and watching the reels spin or are you more interested in sitting at home on the couch playing slots on your device from a distance? And which do you think is the best way to play? Both options have their pros and their cons so there isn’t really a right answer here, but we’ve broken down a few of the arguments for both so that you can decide for yourself.

Real Slots- the Good

Sitting in the casino, with the atmosphere around you can really brighten up somebody’s day. Sitting at a row of machines with other players and the tactile feel of a coin in your hand as you place it in the machine and get those reels spinning is something that it’s difficult to properly capture with an online experience. Especially for some of the more advanced technology you can deploy in a slot machine unit like stereoscopic 3D effects and more interactive bonuses depending on the theme.

Real Slots- the Bad

While it can be nice sitting at the casino with other gamblers around you, it can be annoying having to wait for one of your favourite machines to be free. It’s a sad fact of the industry that there’s no guarantee there’ll be a spot open for you on the machine of your choice. Or worse, your favourite machine might get de-commissioned and re-purposed if it’s not very popular with the rest of the patrons. Add to that travel time and potential inconveniences and the real slots can look like a bad choice for some people.

Online Slots- the Good

A lot of the problems you’ll face with real slots are mitigated by playing them online. First off, you won’t be struggling to wait for your favourite game. You can find it by clicking on the right link and the game loads straight up. It’s also unlikely to get taken down and re-purposed, while that does still happen with online slots it’ll be with much less frequency as space is not at quite as much of a premium with a website. Beyond that, there’s also the convenience! You can play your favourite games whenever you please just by pulling up your device and clicking a few links. There’s also the opportunity with most online slots to give a free version a spin to get a feel for the game before you play it for real.

Online Slots – the Bad

While you can play any time, there’s always the problem of having a connection and making sure that the slots game you’re playing is properly licensed. Using a trusted online casino can help with this, but the danger is still more present than it would be in a land casino. Not to mention the lack of atmosphere, going to a land-based casino is an experience all by itself and as fun as the online games are, you just don’t get the same experience you get from sitting in that chair.

Verdict

Final verdict? It’s up to you! There are definite advantages to both so whichever sits best with you is the one you should play.

Have fun!