A link server sensasional or other narrow opening, especially one for receiving something, as a coin or a letter. Also: the space for something, as in a car or computer. (From Middle Low German esclot, or Dutch sloof.) A position in a group, sequence, or series. Also: the slot on an airplane wing, in connection with a high-lift or control device. The track or trail of a deer.
A time or place assigned by an authority, as for a takeoff or landing of an aircraft. Also: an assignment or job opening. (From American Heritage(r) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.)
The number of pay lines in a game, and the chances that a spin will result in a payout. Unlike in the past, where the machines had only one pay line, video slots can have up to fifty pay lines, each with different odds of winning.
In casinos, players often believe that their next spin will be “due” for a big win, but this is not true. The random number generator that controls a slot machine makes each spin independent of previous ones. Trying to force a hit by increasing your wager or playing in locations with lower payout rates can only lead to disappointment. However, increased hold does decrease the average time on a slot machine, so there is a trade-off. Some critics argue that this is not a good trade-off.