Reviews by Maya Sattar

Expanding, sticky, nudging, and multiplying — some wilds are more than just symbols, shaping the way we play slots today.

Think you’ve seen all the best slots? Think again. These five underrated providers are quietly shaking up the scene with unique themes, fresh mechanics, and slots that stick.

The holy grail of information when you’re playing any slot machine, online or land-based, is the slot’s paytable. If you’ve ever wondered how many symbols you’ve got to match up, or what the hell that weird-looking wild symbol means, chance are, it’ll be in the slot’s paytable. 

Some slot features are forgettable — others keep players hooked for hours. We’ve rounded up five mechanics that make games endlessly replayable.

Slot machines have changed a lot in the last 20 years. Once upon a time, you could score three cherry symbols on a line and the job was a good’en; you’d bag enough change to pay for your next pint.

Now, though? Online slots are a whole different kettle of fish, with different paylines, symbols, and bonus features to worry about. 

If you’ve spent any time spinning the reels, whether that’s online or down your local pub, you’ve probably heard a few “facts” about how slots work. 

If there’s one thing that’s defined the modern slots landscape, it’s the Bonus Buy feature.

Once a rare addition reserved for the games on the more volatile end of the spectrum, now feels like almost every release has a shopping basket attached to its free spins and bonus features. 

October is here, so roll out the witches’ hats, black cats, and cartoon bats… Scratch that, if you’re wanting a real scare this Halloween, check out these seven horror-themed slots to spin this spooky season.

Free spins might be free, but using them smartly is the real way to win. We’re breaking down how to read the T&Cs and make the most out of every bonus spin, without any complex jargon or spreadsheets.