A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Evolution of Online Slot Machines

Posted on 13/04/202324/04/2023 by teemuchanz

Loe seda artiklit eesti keeles siin

Läs denna artikel på svenska här

RU Прочитайте эту статью на русском языке здесь

Introduction

Since their invention in the late 1800s, slot machines have been a staple of the gambling industry. As technology has evolved, these classic casino fixtures have found new life in the digital realm. The history of online gaming with slot machines is a fascinating journey that has seen many twists and turns, ultimately leading to the sophisticated and entertaining options we enjoy today. Let’s explore the milestones and innovations that have shaped this thriving industry.

The Dawn of the Digital Age: The 1990s

The first online casinos emerged in the mid-1990s, thanks to advancements in the internet and computer technology. Microgaming, a software company founded in 1994, is widely regarded as the pioneer of online casino gaming. They introduced the first online casino in 1996, and soon after, the first online slot machine was born. These early online slots were simple and limited in features, but they laid the foundation for a new era in gambling.

The Rise of the Video Slot: The 2000s

The new millennium saw rapid advancements in technology and internet connectivity, paving the way for a fresh wave of online slot machine innovation. With the introduction of video slots, game developers began to push the boundaries of the traditional slot format. Video slots featured immersive graphics, thematic designs, and engaging storylines, offering players an unprecedented gaming experience.

During this period, developers such as NetEnt and Playtech emerged as industry leaders, creating iconic titles like Starburst and Age of the Gods. Another significant development in online slot machines was the introduction of progressive jackpots, which linked multiple games together and allowed players to win life-changing sums of money.

The Mobile Revolution: The 2010s

The 2010s ushered in the era of mobile gaming, with smartphones and tablets becoming the preferred devices for many online casino players. Developers quickly adapted to this trend, optimizing their games for mobile play and creating dedicated mobile apps. This accessibility made online slot machines even more popular, as players could now spin the reels from virtually anywhere.

The Present and Future: VR, AI, and Beyond

Today, online slot machines have come a long way from their humble beginnings. They offer a rich variety of themes, features, and bonus rounds, ensuring that there is something for everyone. As we look to the future, we can expect even more immersive experiences, with the integration of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Conclusion

The history of online gaming with slot machines is a testament to the power of innovation and the resilience of the gambling industry. From simple beginnings in the 1990s to the immersive and sophisticated options available today, online slots have consistently evolved to captivate and entertain players around the world. As technology continues to advance, we can only anticipate what exciting developments the future holds for these digital casino classics.

18/21+ Always play responsibly.

chanz.com 2023

Summer Badge Bonanza

Posted on 02/08/202102/08/2021 by teemuchanz

Summer Badge Bonanza ☀️

August is officially the last summer month and we think that the best way to wrap it up is a proper Badge Bonanza including loads of Free Spins to all participants! Between 02.08-22.08 there will be badges hidden in random places all over our site.

You can claim up to 8 badges daily and 3 of those will contain a Free Spins surprise!

Collect at least 24 badges during the campaign to participate in the main raffle 23.08, where you have a Chanz to win a trip to Switzerland worth 1000€! In addition 25 players win 25€.

The daily Free Spin badge gives you 5 Free Spins and if you are super lucky you can also find the Super Chanz badge, which is worth 50 Free Spins. The Friend badge entitles you to give a friend 10 Free Spins!

TAKE PART HERE

T&C for Free Spins

Race-O-Mania

Posted on 26/04/202126/04/2021 by teemuchanz

Ready, set, go!

Between 22.04-28.04 you can get extra rewards and prizes just by taking part in our free races and megaraces.

For every three races that you play and complete, you will automatically get extra free spins no matter what was the result and your final position in the races.

There is also Chanz to win cash prizes, as you will additionally get one ticket for the main raffle for every three races that you have completed. The raffle will be held on 29.04 and the three luckiest players will win cash prizes of €250, €150 and €100 respectively.

A single race run consists of playing exactly 50 spins during a race. You can do this and try a new run as many times as you want during a duration of a single race to achieve the best possible result.

Lets race!

Terms & Conditions

18/21+ Always play responsibly!

Race-O-Mania

Posted on 23/11/202023/11/2020 by teemuchanz

Ready, set go!

Прочитайте эту статью на русском языке здесь

Loe seda artiklit eesti keeles siin

Lue tämä Suomeksi tästä

Les dette på norsk her

Between 23.11-29.11 you can get extra rewards and prizes just by taking part in our free races and megaraces. For every three races that you play and complete, you will automatically get extra free spins no matter what was the result and your final position in the races.

There is also Chanz to win cash prizes, as you will additionally get one ticket for the main raffle for every three races that you have completed. The raffle will be held on 30.11 and the three luckiest players will win cash prizes of €250, €150 and €100 respectively.

Lets race!

Terms & Conditions

18/21+ Always play responsibly

Chanz X-mas Social

Posted on 06/11/201906/11/2019 by teemuchanz

Early X-mas – Day 3

Loe seda artiklit eesti keeles siin

Lue tämä artikkeli suomeksi tästä

Its time to go Live – and this time with Pragmatic Live Casino!

Place a real money bet in one of the Pragmatic Live Casino products during today, and you can win one of the 3 (three) sets of confectionary we have reserved for the winners!

Rules:

To qualify, place a real money bet in one of the Pragmatic Live Casino products (Live Roulette, Live Speed Roulette, Live Black Jack) 6.11.2019 before 23:59 CET.
Offer is not valid for players from Sweden and Poland
We will randomly draw 3 winners. We attempt to contact the players 3 days via email for confirmation, if we do not reach the winner, new winner will be drawn.
We aim to send the parcel within 3 weeks. Winner will be responsible for all other costs than the actual postage that is paid by us.
All our decision regarding winners are final and cant be contested.
Winners will be published in our Facebook and Chanz wall within 7 days of ending this promotion.
Chanz regular t&c will apply.

Always play responsibly. 18/21+

Chanz Casino Expert is here!

Posted on 17/05/2019 by teemuchanz

Casino Expert

We have an new addition to our customer service – Chanz Casino Expert! When online, you can ask for example upcoming game releases, how – to questions and general advice and help regarding Chanz products!

Typical questions can be:

When is NetEnt releasing a new game, and what it is called? What features it has?
Understanding different casinoterms like RTP, wagering, bonus, freespins etc.
How do i activate the welcome offers at Chanz?
General questions about account verification and payouts.

Please note that Chanz Casino Expert cant answer any questions regarding your personal account at Chanz, for this you can contact us via live chat at chanz.com or via email support@chanz.com!

Casino Expert is online via chanzblog.com and when you see the icon “Casino Expert” in the lower right corner. Currently we can help you there with finnish, swedish and english languages!

You can also launch the Casino expert from the Chanz icon below, and if we are not online, just leave us a message!

CASINO EXPERT

Welcome to chat with our Casino Expert!

Chanz lands a deal!

Posted on 01/04/2019 by teemuchanz

Chanz is expanding to Muhu Islands!

We have had difficulties not to tell this story to you before, but during this weekend everything was finally official, and we are able to announce that Chanz is expanding to Muhu Island in Estonia!

We are the first casino to establish a physical casino in the Muhu Islands, and the planned Grand Opening is 1.1.2020. Construction works have already begin, and we will keep you posted!

Transportation to Muhu

We will offer daily tours with our Chanz helicopter to Muhu from several locations. At first the flights will be available from Tallinn, Turku in Finland and Jakobsberg from Sweden. We have also started to plan a tunnel together with the Finnish businessman who is currently planning one from Helsinki to Tallinn. There will be an intersection under the sea, and you can choose if you go to Tallinn or Muhu Casino Island.

Games and entertainment

We will ofcourse provide top entertainment and games to our guests. Together with the leading providers, we are bringing you the same popular games that are currently available online. And the entertainment is not going to leave anyone cold, in January 2020 we have already booked superstars like Cher, Madonna and Elton John to perform to our guests!

Keep on following on us on social medias for more updates and happy 1st of april! Always play responsible.

Weekly Newsletter

Posted on 06/03/2019 by teemuchanz

Chanz -Newsletter

Daily Chanz

Have you taken your Chanz yet? Every day until 14.3.2019 there will be a new task revealed at our homepage. It can be bonus, freespins etc. Please note that this offer has some country restrictions, please check the terms and conditions when you are logged in!

Social Media

In the last few weeks, we have given out Wolt presentcards, freespins, Chanz merchandise and other stuff in our social media competitions! If you haven’t liked our pages yet, you can do it in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram now! More exciting stuff is coming soon!

New games

We have added lots of new games during the last weeks, for example Carnival Queen from Thunderkick, Golden Grimoire from NetEnt and Champions of Rome from Yggdrasil. There is new games coming in every week, so remember to check the category “Latest Releases” for new, exciting games!

Fact of the Day / Did you know?

What speed is required to leave Earth?

A spacecraft leaving the surface of Earth, for example, needs to be going about 11 kilometers (7 miles) per second, or over 40,000 kilometers per hour (25,000 miles per hour), to enter orbit. Achieving escape velocity is one of the biggest challenges facing space travel.

Welcome offer

If you still dont have an account with us, its time to open one and check out our Welcome offer here!

Thats all for this time, we will back next week with more news!

Always play responsible.

History of slotmachines

Posted on 28/02/201928/02/2019 by teemuchanz

Who invented the 1st slotmachine?

Many people believe that the first slotmachine was invented by Charles Fey around 1895. It consisted of three spinning reels containing a total of five symbols, Horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts and a bell (Liberty Bell), from which this machine took its name.By reducing the symbols in the reels, he was able to develope a machine with automated payout system. Liberty Bell was a huge success, and a new era of slotmachines and massproductions did begun.

Sitman and Pitt

These gentleman developed a slotmachine, that was a precursor for modern machines. It was based on poker and had 50 card faces and 5 drums. This machine didnt have a direct payout system though, so for example 2 pairs gave you a free beer etc in the bar. The awards were completly dependant where the machine was installed.

Bally and Money Honey

In 1963, Bally developed the first fully electromechanical slot machine called money honey. Though earlier the High Hand a poker machine by Bally had exhibited the basics of electromechanical construction only in 1940. The electromechanical approach of the 1960s allowed the money honey to be the first slot machine with a bottomless hopper and automatic payment combinations, up to 500 coins, without the help of an attendant.

The Video Slot

The first true electronic slot (video slot) was developed in 1976 by N. Cerracchio, R. Greene, W. Beckman, J. Reukes, and L. Black in the company Fortune Coin Co., Las Vegas, NV. This slot machine used a modified 19-inch color screen of the Sony boards and software for all machine functions. The original machine was incorporated in a cabin – slot. The first video slot machine was placed at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas and after some security modifications against cheating of the machine; it got approval from the state of Nevada

Modern times

Now there is all kind of slots and games, and most of them are based on highperforming computers and graphics with lots of functions. Some of them are online, but there still is a huge number physical machines in casinos all over the world, and it will propably stay like that!

Chanz has several hundreds games from different providers, so maybe its time to take our Welcome offer and check them out!

Always play responsible!

Casino terms explained

Posted on 27/02/201927/02/2019 by teemuchanz

General terms explained

Here we will explain to you some of the general terms that Chanz and other casinos are using in the marketing and other communication with players.

Freespins

When you are playing slots, you normally pay for every round you make. But sometimes Chanz can give you freespins, this means that you are playing for free. Freespins have a pretermined value, that is often the lowest value available for the game, often 0.10-0.20 EUR per spins. All the wins you make from freespins you can usually keep, there is some restrictions though, so always check the terms and conditions or contact our customer service for more info!

Wagering

We also have bonuses that you can claim as in any other casino. Usually it is a so called “deposit” bonus, which means that you need to make a deposit, and in addition to that we will give you bonus money in top of that. Our welcome bonus gives you 100%, so if you deposit 50 EUR, you will get 50 EUR bonus to that. These bonuses comes with wagering. At Chanz you generally needs to wager the bonus 35 times before you can make a withdrawal. So if you get an bonus of 50 EUR, you need to wager in slots for 1750 EUR before you can make a withdrawal. Usually there is some other terms attached, as maximum bet that you can use and the list of forbidden games during the bonusplay. These are explained in the campaign rules and our customer service is always happy to help if you need more information about wagering.

No Deposit

It is excactly how it sounds: No Deposit needed. This can be freespins or bonus. They can have some wagering restrictions, and also can carry an max cashout.

Deposit

This is a term, that is used when you deposit money to your own casino account. You can usually deposit via your own bank (Trustly, Euteller, Entercash etc), Visa/Mastercard and different kind of e-wallets. Usually the lowest deposit amount is 10 EUR, but there can be some variation to this depending on the deposit method and country.

Withdrawal

Great! You are ready to take some cash home? You usually need to withdraw with the same method and account you used to deposit. Often there is also a minimum withdrawal amount like 20 EUR. There might also be fees attached, normally these apply for e-wallet withdrawals and deposits. When your withdrawal is accepted, you usually get it in your bank within 1 banking day, some times even faster! E-wallet payments are normally instant after approval.

KYC – Know your Customer

Sometimes a casino need to know who you are. They might ask you to send some documentation to prove your identity and payment methods. These can include:

ID card or passport
Screenshot of your payment method and deposit.
Proof of address. Usually this is any invoice that has your name and address in it, and is not older than 3 months
SOW (Statement of Wealth). This is not as common, but sometimes casinos need to see where your money to gambling is coming from. This is required by anti-money laundering directives within the EU. This can include recent payslips and other proof of income like deposits from other casinos etc.

RTP

We have a dedicated document for RTP (Return to player) here.

Responsible gaming

Always play responsible and never gamble if you cant afford it. Read more here and take our test to check if you might have issues with gambling.

Live Casino

This is excactly as it sounds. You can play with live dealers via your computer/device! You will see the dealer and the game live, and can even chat and interact with the dealers. Usually you can play games like BlackJack, Poker and Roulette.

Game providers

There are thousands of different kind of slots and games. The most popular providers are companies like NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic, Thunderkick and BTG. Chanz adds new games and providers constantly, and we are sure that you will find your favourite game from our portfolio!

Thats all for now, you can always contact our customer service via the chat widget on the right here at Chanzblog, or via Chanz.com!