Frquently Used Slot Terms
The rapid advances in land based and online technology have rendered old slot terms meaningless and new ones are cropping up all the time. To ensure that there are no misunderstandings or mistakes, it is important that you study and learn the following slot terms.
Among the first things you will learn is the slot schedule, which provides you with the information on what kind of a slot it is and the amount you can win. The slot machines lined up together are collectively termed as a bank.
There are different slot types in a casino: "basic" slots have only one pay line (the winning symbol combination); multiplier slots offer payouts for particular symbols that appear. The payout also goes up the more coins you play (i.e., 1 coin that generates a cherry will receive 5 pay, 2 coins 10 and so on).
Multiplier Wild is the slot term used for machines that offer bonus payouts through wild or scatter symbols. Scatter symbols signify a win, regardless of pay line.
Other slot terms for variations include Double+, slots that dole out double or triple bonuses; "signature slots" denotes the casino's own machines. A carousel is a special type of bank that connects the slots to a progressive jackpot. A "fruit machine" connotes a slot with a "cash ladder" feature. In Australia, slot machines are termed Poker Machines, or Pokie.
Here are some slot terms that are specific to the machine itself: reels are the mechanisms that move and spin the symbols. The reel combinations are obtained through the RNG (random number generator), a small computer inside the slot. "One Armed Bandit" is an old term used to denote the slot machine, although some have removed the lever and replaced it with buttons.
The phrase "hot slot / loose slot" denotes a slot that generates payouts frequently. A" tight" or "cold" machine indicates the opposite. The Up/Down Slot Cycle refers to a slot's payout percentage over a certain period.
"The Sound of Rain" is the sound of coins dropping after a payout; "hold" denotes the money obtained by the casino per wager; "hopper" is the word used to describe the container that holds all the dropped coins; the pay table is where the winning symbol for the slot you are playing is noted.
A Slot Club is an incentive offered by casinos for loyal and high betting players. Being part of the club entitles one to comps courtesy of the house. Max bet and max coins connote the maximum you can make in one spin.
As with phrases and words used in card games, slot terms will be very useful, especially for a novice gambler. Knowing the different types of slot machines and the kind of payouts they offer can make a big difference.
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