1. opening, hole, slit, aperture, slot, vacancy, window
A slot is a slit or groove that opens to allow something, such as a rod, cable, wire, or rope, to pass through. It can also refer to a specific position or time in which something occurs: The concert was scheduled for the evening slot.
In the days of mechanical slots, you inserted cash or, in “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, a paper ticket with a barcode to activate a machine’s reels and earn credits based on the combinations of symbols. Today’s video slots often feature a pay table, which displays how the different types of symbols land in winning lines and their payout values. They may also include information on bonus features, such as Wilds that can substitute for other symbols and trigger other game perks.
While it’s tempting to believe that a certain machine is due for a big win, it’s important to remember that each slot spin is independent of any other, and the outcome is determined by random number generation technology. Unless you happen to be sitting in front of the right machine at just the right moment, you will never hit a jackpot.
