Betting choices are fairly simple in the old-skool games. Three buttons allow you to bet one coin or bet the maximum per spin. The paytable is usually printed to the right or left side of the reels and remains visible throughout the game. Some have a set coin value that you choose on the opening screen, while others permit you to choose how many coins you bet per spin. Regardless of your choices, the payout is simple: if your payline matches the pictures on the paytable, you win the prize. No convoluted paytable here.

Old school slots provide gamers with a simple dose of nostalgia and also make it somewhat easier to stick to a gambling budget because of the limited betting options. Even so, that simplicity doesn’t make them a waste of time nor boring, a problem I regularly encounter with more modern 5 reel slot games.

Many games feature progressive jackpots that can be awarded randomly at any time, to any player regardless of how long he or she has been playing that particular game. Don’t let the minimalism fool you — classic slots are still a great deal of fun for gamers of all skill levels. There's a reason they still take up so much space on casino floors!

If you go any Las Vegas Casino, large parts of the floor space are made up of 3 reel games. These include, Double Diamond, Triple Diamond and almost countless variations. Wheel of Fortune, Hot Shot, Quick Hit, Red White and Blue are just a tiny number of the titles you will find across the Strip in Sin City.