What is a Slot?

A narrow notch or groove, as on a piece of machinery or a slit for a coin in a vending machine. A slot may also refer to:

A video slot is a machine that spins reels and pays out winning combinations according to a pay table. The pay table can be printed on the face of the machine, positioned above or below the reels, or it may be displayed inside a help menu. Many online slots feature a theme based on films, rock stars, myths or video games and have multiple pay lines, extra reels, bonus features and other features that distinguish them from traditional slot machines. Many slot players can get tired of the same routine, and the variety offered by newer video slots makes them more exciting.