Slot machines have been quite popular ever since the first electronic slot game appeared in 1934. The thought of hitting a huge jackpot after spinning reels for a few nickels is the dream of many. This clearly shows why slot machines outnumber all other games at any casino, filling as much as 90% of a typical casino floor.

When internet appeared to the general public all forms of entertainment invaded the web and slot gaming was not slow to join the crowd. Now, after 10 years of an established online gaming industry, slot machines are accessible more than ever. But after so much time, are they still the same?

Slot machines have taken a few steps forward since they appeared on the internet. Technology has allowed for games to have better audio, more impressive design and animations, and new features added to the game. One of the latest casino software technologies developed by Rival Gaming has truly revolutionized what we know as slot machines. Slot machines are commonly conceived as a game of luck that does not require any skill. Well, those days are over. I-slots machines, the newest online slot machines by Rival Gaming have taken slot gaming to a new level.

I-slots or interactive slots have all the fun features of a normal slot machine. They have 5 colorful reels with animations that trigger hefty wins on certain combination of icons, but that is merely the tip of the iceberg. Scatter icons when appearing in trios will set off the bonus round. The bonus round is much more than just waiting for a random result. No, with I-slots the skill and imagination of the player will help determine the outcome of the bonus rounds. In some cases the player must use his or her keyboard to navigate a spaceship or use the mouse to aim and swing at a mini-golf course.  These skill-based bonus rounds make it much more challenging for the player to get the desired results. If the player does well at the bonus round, the more coins it will pay out in the end.

I-slots also have storylines that evolve. There are special icons that will transport you into the next phase of the game, even changing the whole outlook of the original phase. Characters engage in solving a mystery plot and the player can follow the story as he or she spins the reels.

The new I-slots have transformed the gaming world; they are rightfully called the next step in online gaming. We should only wait a few years to see what will be next in the ever-changing world of casinos online.