Online Slots are games where players bet credits, spin reels and win based on the payout table and bonus features. All of this can be done from the comfort of your own home, or on the go, wherever you have an internet connection and a mobile device. The main benefit of online slots is convenience and variety. Players can play from the comfort of their own homes, on a bus ride or while waiting for a friend. The variety of themes, payout percentages and volatility levels means that there is something for everyone.

Online slots work by using a computer software called an RNG or random number generator to determine where symbols land on the reels. This system emulates the function of electromechanical physical slot machines that use mechanical parts. It is important to note that despite some rumors, RNGs used in casino slots are always tested and cannot be tampered with by casinos or players.

The payout system is also similar to that of physical slot machines. The player inserts cash or, in ticket-in, ticket-out machines, a paper ticket with a barcode into a slot machine and activates the reels by pressing a button (either physical or on a touchscreen). The computer then randomly selects numbers that correlate to a specific arrangement of symbols on the reels. If the symbols match a pay line, a payout is made according to the game’s payout table.

Some online slot games have additional features such as scatters, retriggers and bonus rounds. These can increase the amount of money players can win and add to the fun factor. Bonus rounds are usually triggered by a special symbol or a combination of symbols and can be played a number of times.