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On the surface of things, our obsession with all things Irish is maybe a little bit creepy. What with the red-headed leprechauns playing violins and shrieking about rainbows and pots of gold, it can safely be said that the Irish culture has spread through the rest of the world. It has even entered the gaming industry, with thousands of people lining up to play Rainbow Riches slots.
Rainbow Riches is one of the most popular but by no means the only Irish-themed slot. There are others out there, like Irish Luck, Lucky Charms, Luck O’ the Irish and Irish Eyes. So just what is it about the Irish theme that drives the slot world into a frenzy?
Fairly or unfairly, we view the Irish as lovable rogues with a carefree nature and a lot of slots play on this viewpoint. It’s rare to find an Irish-themed slot that isn’t accompanied by a dancing leprechaun and some cheery, happy fiddle music with a hokey voiceover shouting ‘Top of the morning to yer!’ or some other Irish-ism.
In fact, you often wonder what the Irish make of it all. You’d be forgiven for thinking that they perhaps might be offended by the sheer paddywhackery of it all, but I have it from a reliable source that it’s quite the opposite. Much as they might roll their eyes at the stereotyping, it’s actually quite flattering to know that the rest of the world considers their culture to be lucky and full of joy.
So should you indulge in a little Irish fantasy and play Rainbow Riches slots, or one of the other ten thousand or so Irish-themed slots out there? If you like lighthearted gaming combined with plenty of cash, then absolutely! But for all those grumps who object to such adorable tomfoolery, stay well away. Leave those pots of gold to other people who appreciate it!