Slot machines are the ultimate casual game. They have an incredibly steep learning curve - their rules are so simple that learning them can literally take minutes - and they can be left quickly, without remorse. The fact that they have such simple rules and frequent, small payouts, turn them into a preferred choice for many players all over the world. Most people who prefer playing the slots are not necessarily after the money they can win, but rather after the excitement, anticipation and sense of accomplishment the games provide.

Slot machines are the most popular choice for casino operators, too, both online and in real life. The Royal Vegas casino, one of the best rated online gambling destinations of them all, Royal Vegas has a collection of over 600 slot games in its downloadable suite. Its browser casino has over 200, and the Royal Vegas mobile casino also has quite a few - over 80 titles to play on the go. These games can be played for free, too, through the "practice mode" offered by all Royal Vegas platforms, and for real money, should the player decide to take a higher risk for a higher entertainment value. Microgaming, the developer behind the Royal Vegas casino, releases at least one new slot machine title each month, constantly adding new content to the casino.

Let's see what the thoughts of the players who choose slot machines are. A survey published by statistics portal Statista sheds some light on why people prefer to play the slots over other casino games.

Twenty-five percent (25%) of the respondents to the survey consider the slots to be less complicated than other games, which is the main reason why they prefer to play them. A slightly lower percentage - 24% - of the respondents value the lack of pressure compared to table games, citing the fact that they can play the slots at their own pace. 15% consider them entertaining and fun, while 13% prefer them because they are easy to play and provide instant payout (or sense of accomplishment in case of free versions). Only 3% of the respondents have cited the jackpots as the main reason why they play the slots. Those who prefer the slots for practical reasons - they are still the best way to earn loyalty points at online casinos - were also just a few, 3% of the respondents.

The speed and pace of slot machines, the lack of pressure they involve and their entertainment value make the slot machines not just the perfect casual game, but also one of the most relaxing one, preferred by a considerable percentage of casino goers.