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Best Slots

Southern California Gaming Guide™ Reader’s Choice Best Slots

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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 2025

2025 Best Slots

Best Video Slot

1. Phoenix Link - Aristocrat

2. Huff N’ Puff Even More Puff Grand – Light & Wonder

3. Dynamite Pop! - Everi

Best Reel Slot

1. Diamond Nudge - AGS

2. Double Top Dollar - IGT

3. Super Charged 7s Classic - Ainsworth

Best Penny Slot

1. Lightning Link - Aristocrat

2. Dynamite Pop! - Everi

3. Huff N’ Puff Even More Puff Grand – Light & Wonder

Best Dollar Slot

1. Honey Bomb - Bluberi

2. Smokin’ Hot Stuff Link - Everi

3. All Aboard Express Diamond Dash - Konami

Best Progressive Slot

1. Phoenix Link - Aristocrat

2. All Aboard Express - Konami

3. Mega Bucks Mega Vault - IGT

Best Music, Movie, or TV-Themed Slot

1. Wheel of Fortune – Cash Link Big Money - IGT

2. NFL Touchdown Link - Aristocrat

3. Little Shop of Horrors - Everi

Best Slot Graphics

1. House of the Dragon – Aristocrat

2. Lion Cash - AGS

3. Mystery of the Lamp - IGT

Best Slot Innovation

1. Smokin' Hot Stuff Link – Everi

2. NFL Super Bowl Jackpots - Aristocrat

3. Diamond Nudge - AGS

Best Classic Slot

1. Blazing 7s – Light & Wonder

2. Dragon Link - Aristocrat

3. Thunder Cash - Ainsworth

Luckiest Slot

1. Dragon Link - Aristocrat

2. Tiger and Dragon Super Gong Super Bonus - IGT

3. Devil’s Lock - Bluberi

Best Video Poker Slot

1. Ultimate X Poker - IGT

2. Winners World Multi-Game - Aristocrat

3. Game King X - IGT

Best Slot App

1. myKonami Vegas Casino Slots - Konami

2. Quick Hit Casino Slot Games - Light & Wonder

3. Cashman Casino Las Vegas Slots - Aristocrat