Did you know that slot machines were originally provided in casinos to keep the wives and girlfriends of high-rollers entertained while their other halves were occupied with high-stakes casino table games? Fast-forward to the 21st century, and casino slot games are queen of them all now that they’ve taken cyberspace by storm, with a huge selection of online titles to keep the good times rolling. But how do you choose what you’re going to play next?

Whether you’re already a fan of slots or you’ve been enjoying a variety of other online casino games and are looking for exciting, fresher gameplay, when you select a title that’s been developed by one of the leading software houses, you just know you’re in for a rewarding experience. NetEnt has created some of the most memorable slots over the past 10 years, so here we’ve gathered our pick of the bunch to inspire your choices. Check them out!

Starburst

Launched in 2011, Starburst keeps delivering an entertaining experience and a chance for generous payouts to online slot enthusiasts. The title holds some nostalgia for many gamblers who discovered the joys of responsible online gambling with this popular game’s free spin promotions.  

The cosmic-themed title with its out-of-this-world soundtrack has a low variance and a high RTP (return to player) of 96.1%, which means smaller wins are likely to happen more often than is the case with high-variance games. One of this slot’s standout features is the wild (a multicolored star symbol,) which when landed, expands to cover the 5×3 reel, and locks in place for as many as 3 respins, to increase your chances of winning.

Gonzo’s Quest

Find your way through the jungles of South America on Gonzo’s Quest. This title has clocked up a few firsts. It was NetEnt’s first ever mobile slot, its first virtual reality (VR) game, and one of the first to bring us free-falling reels or “avalanche” play (this is when spinning reels are replaced with symbols that seem to magically fall into place,) with each free fall offering another chance to win from just one spin. The title has an RTP of 95.9%.

Narcos

This game is where Netflix and online slots collide with non-stop action and high-quality graphics transport you (as in the TV series) to the heart of Colombia’s cocaine trade, ruled once by the central character of Pablo Escobar (in the slot game, he’s the symbol that triggers the Locked-Up feature that, when landed, rewards winning symbol combinations.) There are also walking wilds, which also increase a player’s chance of winning, and a free spins bonus round with wilds that can stand in for all the other symbols bar the scatter. Narcos’ RTP is 96.2%.

Dead or Alive

Never heard of it? Then you’ve probably never played online slots before. But not to worry, because this title – which has achieved cult status among bandit devotees – is still yours to play almost a decade after it was released. As you may have guessed, its theme is the Wild West, and you’ll be getting acquainted with outlaws Jesse James and Billy the Kid (both sticky wild symbols that gallop into play with the free spins bonus.) If you land a wild, it’ll stick for the duration of the free spins. You can also be rewarded with additional free spins if you manage to stick wilds on all 5 of the reels. Free spin wins have a 2x multiplier, and if you land enough sticky wilds, you’re in with a chance of winning 3,000x your stake on every free spin you play. Dead or Alive’s RTP is 96.8%.

Jungle Spirit: Call of the Wild

Offering exciting gameplay and a chance at big wins, this animal-themed title is a firm favorite at online casinos, and with good reason. The impressive graphics transport you to a jungle filled with authentic-looking plants and animals, and the soundtrack adds additional ambience to the gaming experience. The 5×4 layout allows you to select which animal free spin feature to play, and you can also choose higher-volatility free plays that don’t pay out often, but pay out big when they do. This NetEnt offering has 243 ways to win and an RTP of 96.4%.

Twin Spin

Now here’s one for the purists out there! This NetEnt title offers absolutely no feature free spins or bonus games, but it does boast the Twin Reel, which locks two neighboring reels together on each spin and fills them with matching symbols. When they expand to cover all 5 reels, players can win sizable payouts across 243 paylines. If you’re hankering after the good old days of classic Vegas style slots, this one’s for you. You’ll instantly recognize the bars, cherries, and lucky 7 symbols on the reels, of course. Twin Spin has a RTP of 96.6% and is definitely worth a spin or two.

Play all your favorite NetEnt titles at Borgata Online

If you haven’t already tried a NetEnt slot title at a casino online, there’s no need to wait. At Borgata Online, we have all the titles featured above in our selection, plus a whole heap more! Whether you’re playing on your computer or mobile device, you get access to our entire range of exciting and fun slots, as well as an array of other casino titles from table and card to live dealer and variety games. Simply download the Borgata Online casino games app or register with us online to get the most out of your gaming experience.