New land based slot machines generally launch in quarterly segments, and many of the games themselves are premiered at trade shows such as the Global Gaming Expo and the ICE Show in London. With technological advances this is possible now more than ever before, allowing generations of players to immerse themselves in a television or film themed experience, potentially winning huge cash prizes in the process.

In order to keep slot machines such a huge hit, gaming companies are always striving to offer the latest and greatest features and themes to punters in an effort to draw them in. Even today the mighty slot machines are the both the biggest draw and the most profitable portion of a casino’s bottom line as players often play them continuously 24 hours per day in an attempt to win those huge and elusive progressive jackpots.