Penny Slots Online

One of the great features of gambling online is that there are games for all gambling budgets. From the highest of the high limit slots for high rollers right through to penny slots for low rollers. In this article we look at the various options for low rollers and in particular look at online slots and online casinos that have one cent or penny minimum bet.

In the early days of online gaming it was quite hard to find penny slots but today all online casinos have a range of low limit slots to choose from. In most cases these are video slots although there are a few classic slots that start at one cent.

One of the great things about playing penny slots is that you can get hours and hours of entertainment for a very small outlay. Add to this casino bonuses and you can really get a lot of gaming for your money. Even with a $20 deposit if you get a $20 bonus you have $40 or 4,000 coins in pennies.

Classic Slots with a 1c Coin Size

Classic three reel slot fans should feel a bit left out as the majority of classic slots have coin sizes with a 25c minimum. All classic slots at Microgaming casinos have a 25c Minimum, all Playtech slots have a 5c minimum and Cryptologic classic games also come 10c.

There is some good news however with all of the Rival Powered online slots starting with the one cent coin size. Obviously at this bet level you cannot win anything huge but you can get a lot of play for a small deposit. For more details see our Rival Slots page.

Video Slots with a 1c Coin Size

When it comes to 5 reel slots you will find that the majority of games have a starting coin size of one cent. There is a bit of a catch however as with most video slots you can bet multiple coins per line and of course on multiple lines. This can make the max bet on a penny slot as high as $10 per spin.

The good news is that you do not have to play max bet on most of the video slots to get all of the games features. Instead you can bet just one coin per line and even bet less than all of the lines if you really want to keep the cost per spin down. The only exception to this rule is progressive slots which we do not recommend playing if you are not going to bet max.

We suggest going for either 9 line or 20 line slots as these will cost at the minimum 9c and 20c per game with all lines active. You can also look at some of the 243 Ways slots which have a 25c minimum bet but this activates lots of ways to win.

Tips for Low Rollers

If you have a small gambling budget then the sign up bonuses that online casinos offer give you a chance to increase your bankroll before you start playing. It is sometimes worth depositing a little more on your first deposit to collect a bigger bonus than making several small deposits that don't get a bonus. Remember that you do not have to play with all the money at once - you can play a little each day if you want.

If you like the idea of winning a big progressive then there are some good options with relatively low max bet requirements. Microgaming has Tunzamunni which has a max of 25c and an average jackpot win of over $50,000. For even bigger jackpots check out Playtech's Wall St Fever which has a higher 50c bet but has paid out jackpots over $700,000.

One thing is clear, even betting at the one cent level you can have a lot of fun and stand the chance at winning some big jackpots. This is what makes online gambling great - there is a game for every possible taste and every possible budget.