A narrow notch, groove, or opening, such as a keyway in machinery, a slit for a coin in a vending machine, etc. Also, a position in a group, series, sequence, or other arrangement. From Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright
In computer science, a slot (or slot hierarchy) is the set of operation issue and data path resources shared by a group of execution units. In very long instruction word (VLIW) computers, this concept is often more precisely described by the term execute pipeline.
The game of slots is one of the most popular forms of gambling, but there are some risks involved. It is important to understand these risks and choose a game that you are comfortable with. You should also never play slots if you don’t have money that you can afford to lose.
Players insert cash or, in “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, paper tickets with a barcode into a slot and activate the machine by pressing a lever or button (either physical or on a touchscreen). The reels spin and, if a winning combination of symbols appears, the player receives credits according to the payout schedule listed on the pay table. Symbols vary by machine, but classics include fruits, bells, and stylized lucky sevens. Some slot games also have bonus features that can be triggered by landing certain combinations of symbols. These are typically explained in the pay table.
