A narrow opening, slit or groove, as in a keyway or the slit for inserting coins in a vending machine. Also: a position or assignment within a group, sequence or series, especially a job opening. (from Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition)
A slot is a dynamic container that either waits for content to be added to it (a passive slot) or calls out for it to be added by a renderer or targeter (an active slot). A scenario determines which type of contents should go into a slot and the way in which those contents are presented on the page.
One of the most popular types of slot machines are three-dimensional slots, which provide players with a more lifelike and immersive gaming experience. These types of slots are a great option for anyone who wants to try their luck at winning big money in an exciting and thrilling environment.
The Pay Table area of a slot machine lists information on jackpot amounts for particular reel combinations and may also display some or all of the game theme rules. On mechanical machines, this is often displayed on the face of the machine, while on video slots it is commonly contained within a help menu.
The service light is usually located on the top of a slot machine and flashes to alert casino employees that change is needed, hand pay is requested or that there’s a problem with the machine. It is activated by pressing the “service” button on the player console.