A slot is an opening, hole, or groove that can be used for a purpose. Examples include a vent, slit, or aperture in a roof, window, wall, or door. A slot can also be a position, appointment, or time in a day or week: She was scheduled for a four-o’clock slot. The phrase “to slot” means to fit something into a space or place: He slotted the filter into the machine.
Each slot has a different pay table, which is displayed on the screen of a traditional or video machine when you select it. The pay table lists the number of credits you will receive if the matching symbols on the machine line up in a winning combination. Pay tables are especially important on slots that have multiple pay lines.
When a slot is selected, the Configure Slot dialog appears. The lower portion of this dialog shows the convergence settings for the slot and you can edit them using this window. See Set Value in Simulation for details on how to set values for a slot during simulation.
When selecting a slot, you should consider its volatility and how it will impact your bankroll and overall gaming experience. High-volatility slots have many small wins but few large ones and will often deplete your bankroll quickly. Low-volatility slots, on the other hand, provide frequent wins but of smaller amounts and will not cause your session results to fluctuate much. Regardless of the volatility of a slot, it is important to set a gambling budget before you begin playing.