If you’ve ever played a slot machine, then you know that the key to winning is getting a matching set of three symbols. Online slots work a little differently than your classic fruit machines, but they’re still fun to play and offer some big jackpots.

Online slots use Random Number Generators (RNGs) to determine the outcome of every spin. This technology makes them fair and guarantees that you can’t predict the next win. However, the way that these RNGs are programmed can cause different ‘temperaments’ for each game. Some will have higher wins and occur less frequently while others may have smaller payouts but happen more often.

Another thing to consider is the house edge of each slot machine. This is essentially the 5% that the machine has over you in the long run. You can find this information by looking at the Return to Player (RTP) and variance percentages on each slot machine on a casino’s website.

Some people think that if they leave their slots to autoplay, the machines will take advantage and reward them with fewer wins than they would if they were playing manually. This is also untrue, as both manual and autoplay spins are based on the same math. Moreover, gambling regulators test the RNGs used by each casino to ensure that they’re completely fair.

Once you’ve found a slot site that meets your criteria, click the button next to it to open it in a new tab. You’ll need to provide your name, date of birth, email address, phone number and the last four digits of your SSN if you want to sign up for an account. You’ll also need to select a password and agree to the terms and conditions.