Southern California Gaming Guide™ Reader’s Choice Best Slots

Every casino player loves to play slots to some degree - and they definitely have their favorites! For 20 years the Gaming Guide has recognized the diverse voice of our readers and let them decide which games are their favorite. Some results might be predictable, and some may be surprising, but every 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winner in each category has captured that special something that every slot creator strives for – a balance of entertainment and thrill. Every slot game on a casino floor has gone through countless hours of research and development and has its loyal fans, so don’t be discouraged if your favorite slot hasn’t won yet. There’s always next year! 

What Makes a ‘Best’ Slot

For the slot savvy, a ‘Best’ slot could be composed of many things: it could have a thrilling bonus round, clever theme, amazing graphics, an innovative function, be a consistently lucky machine or remind you of a favorite movie, song, or  television show. But the bottom line is a Best Slot is always a game casino players look for, no matter which casino they visit.

Check out current and past winners of the Reader’s Choice Best Slots!  

Best Slots 2024

Best Video Slot

1. San Bao Dragons

2. Mystery of the Lamp

3. Dynamite Pop!

Best Reel Slot

1. Blazin' Diamond Pay Upgrade

2. Double Top Dollar

3. Super Charged 7s Classic

Best Penny Slot

1. Buffalo Link

2. Mystery of the Lamp

3. San Bao Pandas

Best Dollar Slot

1. Double Top Dollar

2. Black Diamond Deluxe Signature

3. All Aboard Express Diamond Dash

Best Progressive Slot

1. Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link

2. Dragon's Law Fortune Bags

3. Megabucks Mega Vault

Best Music, Movie, or TV-Themed Slot

1. Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7s

2. NFL Super Bowl Jackpots

3. Casper Jackpot Wheel

Best Slot Graphics

1. Mystery of the Lamp

2. All Aboard Mighty Panda

3. Piñata Pays

Best Slot Innovation

1. Smokin' Hot Stuff Spin Frenzy

2. NFL Super Bowl Jackpots

3. Power Push Long de Xiyue

Best Classic Slot

1. Dragon Link

2. Thunder Cash

3. Money Rain Deluxe

Luckiest Slot

1. Dragon Link

2. San Bao Pandas

3. Stack Up Pays Island Riches

Best Video Poker Slot

1. Ultimate X Poker

2. Game King X

3. Winner's World Multi-Game

Best Slot App

1. Cashman Casino Las Vegas Slots

2. myKonami Vegas Casino Slots

3. Quick Hit Casino Slot Games

 

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