When it comes to casinos, I’ve always found that some are more inherently successful than others. For example, you have the huge franchises that you seem to see in prime locations across the country. And so this got me thinking: What are some of the common traits among successful casinos?
And can these practices also be applied to brand new online casinos that are looking to follow in their footsteps? Are there certain industry secrets or commonalities that are applied to casinos that allow them to gain a competitive advantage when it comes to getting people through their doors?
So my journey starts by looking at the elements of a casino. What different types of games do you have there? Of course, you have your table games, your card games, and, your slot machines. And then there is the other side of a casino, the entertainment side. How friendly is that casino towards me and other customers?
How much of an influence did this have on someone’s overall opinion of the place? And I kept coming back to look at one relationship in a casino, which is between that and slot machines, and that’s what I’m going to explain in more detail today.
We are going to answer the question: Are slot games key to the success of a new casino? And we will have a look at the reasons why this may be and explain my reasoning behind it.
History of slots to the modern day
There is such a wide range of online slot machines in online casinos and also in physical casinos that you can sometimes feel spoiled for choice. Since their invention in 1894, slot machines have come a long way from what you experience today.
Traditionally, these slot machines would be triggered by one lever, which in turn would spin the reels at random. And at times, during the ban on gambling in America, instead of paying out in currency, the machines would instead pay out in sweets.
It was in 1996 that I experienced and started to see slot machines work their way into new online casinos. At the start, as opposed to what you see today, it was only the traditional and classic slot games that you could find yourself being able to play online.
And this is where a lot of people, including myself, began to notice that these online slot machines were starting to overtake, in popularity terms, those of traditional casino games. And it is this influence they have that I believe remains to this day. Making it responsible, in a large way, for the success or demise of a new casino.
The development of technology has also meant that online casinos have been able to adjust their online slot machines so that they can be played on smart devices. This means that, as opposed to traditionally having to go to a land-based casino or be at a laptop or desktop computer, players could try their luck and immerse themselves in the experience wherever they may be.
This, in my opinion, was one of the big factors in how their success blew up. It was convenient and didn’t demand that you be anywhere specific.
In summary
Slot games are a great way for players to immerse themselves in the graphics, feel, sounds, and visuals of the respective game. It drives a dynamic and great position of excitement for the player. Something that a lot of people don’t get the same feeling from when playing traditional casino games.
In my opinion, it is this overall experience that drives people to want to play online slot games. And in turn, this is what gets people both through casino doors and also through online registrations.
Another reason why they’re so popular with players both online and in land-based venues is that there is no learning curve. When it comes to the likes of poker, roulette, blackjack, and other traditional casino games, there is a lot to learn when it comes to rules and strategy.
And for me, this was a game-changer. When I go to a casino, I want to enjoy myself, and at the end of the day, I see it as entertainment. It’s frustrating if it’s near enough; it feels like a lesson having to get my head around the rules and regulations of a game that can be as intricate and complex as poker.
Whereas if I go to play slot games, there is no learning curve; the majority of the time, these slots are wholly automated now. Some may require you, at best, to nudge symbols, but overall, there is no skill required of me to both play the game and possibly enjoy the winnings.
It is for these reasons that I’ve mentioned today that I honestly believe that slot games are the true key and commonality behind successful casinos. Whether that be online or land-based casinos.
