After the emergence of the 3 reel slots, the 5 reel machines started to appear in the market. The 5 reel machines have several advantages over the 3 reel machines. The first trials of the 5 reel machines were still featuring one pay line but this was quickly replaced with several pay lines. The pay lines increased exponentially until they have reached the 20, 30 and even 50 marks.

The 5 reel machines gave adequate chance for development of the game with the entrance of new themes and new symbols to the game. Now, with the increased number of reels and the increased number of pay lines, the game became more interesting and more players are hooked to these slots every single day.

Another factor that contributed to the increase of the popularity of the 5 reel machines is the increase in the number of software providers for these machines. A decade ago, Microgaming was the only player in this field but recently it was joined by a bunch of strong companies that enriched the field with many famous 5 reel slots.

Cryptologic, Playtech, Vegas Technologies and RTG are among the most famous companies in this field. They have released hundreds of games with several themes and different prizes. This increased number of games has given players the chance to choose the best theme to suit them best.

Every day, new games are hitting the market and more players are joining the gambling community. The 5 reel machines are now the base of any online casino with their great prizes and their multiple pay lines.