Online slot machine
An online slot machine is a software version of a slot machine that has been adapted for computer applications .
introduction
The first slot machines were created by Charles Frey in 1889.
Many real slot machines, ranging from classic slots with rollers or wheels on fruit machines to slots as in casinos, gambling halls , casinos can be found and restaurants are also available on the Internet as online versions. The majority are offered for a fee, mostly in online casinos , i.e. in Internet portals where you can also play classic casino games such as roulette , craps and blackjack . Some online casinos offer more than 50 different such virtual slot machines.
overview
In 1997 Microgaming launched the first online game. It was called "Fantastic Sevens" and, like many slot machines, had a single payline and three reels. Cash Splash, which was released in 2002, was one of the first online slot machines to have a larger number of reels and paylines.
Other online casino developers also got more creative: In 2004 the first branded online slot machine game was released. Based on the popular video game, Tomb Raider became an instant hit in the world of online gambling, prompting developers to base their games on other characters such as X-Men and Hulk.
There are now also interactive slot machines such as the Rival I slot, which make an interactive adventure tangible, or role-playing slot machines that allow the player to slip into the role of different characters. The operators also want to take advantage of technological innovations. For example, the touchscreens and the computing power of smartphones and tablet PCs (see IPad ) open up new game possibilities.
fairness
Many gamblers have expressed doubts about the fairness of playing casino games online and are concerned that their integrity has been compromised by the fact that computer software controls randomization . While online games like poker and craps operate very differently from their traditional versions, online slot machines operate in the same way as traditional slot machines.
Nowadays, slot machines in mainland casinos are referred to as "video slot machines". These games have no moving parts and represent graphics that spin on the reel. As such, the game is completely computer based and software controlled.
The software on which online slot machines also run is comparable to that of real slot machines. These no longer have any moving parts, but represent graphics that rotate on the spool. As such, the game is completely computer based and controlled by a software system. Both systems use random number generators to determine the outcome of each round. The generator uses algorithms developed by mathematicians to form numbers that correspond to different combinations.
Online Gambling Legislation
The State Treaty on Gaming , which came into force on January 1, 2008, applies in Germany . Online casinos are required to undergo regular audits that examine the unpredictability of their random number generator.
The EU level also deals with online gambling. In March 2011, the European Commission presented the Green Paper, which initiated a consultation process on the future regulation of the online gaming market in the EU. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) of the European Parliament is currently advising on further legislative steps. The basis is the draft report by Jürgen Creutzmann ( ALDE ) of June 22, 2011. The final vote in the plenary session of the European Parliament is expected to take place in mid-November.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ PDF excerpt from the State Treaty on Gambling
- ↑ "Online gambling in the internal market" (PDF; 201 kB)
- ^ Draft report by Jürgen Creutzmann (PDF; 174 kB)
- ↑ Online gambling in the internal market: protecting consumers, preventing addiction, fighting crime - EP rapporteur in dialogue with Jürgen Creutzmann. Network European Movement Germany, accessed on September 27, 2011 .