Slots Glossary
This glossary contains terminologies that will help our readers to fully understand the game of roulette. It is written in a clear and precise manner to help them in playing a better game.
Coin size – The coin denomination accepted by the machine
Coins per spin – The coin denomination accepted by the machine
Hit – A win on a slots game
Hit Rate – The winning percentage of every spin
Hold – The average percentage the machine holds based on the amount played
Hopper – A container where the coins for payout are held
Loose Slot Machine – A machine that has a very high winning frequency
Max Bet – The most number of coins allowed for betting
Multi-denominational – Machines that accept various coin denominations
Multi-line – Machines that play more than one payline
Pay cycle – The amount of time the machine is expected to pay after a certain amount was splayed
Pay for Play Machines – 1-2-3 coin option machines, more coins fed means better payout
Payline – A line that crosses the winning combination
Paytable – A table showing the winning combinations and the corresponding payout
Payback – The percentage of winning the machine gives back from the total amount fed in
Payout Percentage – The average "return to player" or payment percentage of the machine
Progressive Jackpot – A jackpot wherein the amount increases in minimal amounts each game
Progressive Slots – Machines that are linked together to provide progressive jackpots
Random Number Generator (RNG) – A program the machines use to produce random numbers that will be used to determine the results
Reels – The revolving reels with symbols that determine the results
Static – Machines with a preset jackpot, the opposite of Progressive Slots
Symbols – The pictures or graphics in the reels
Take Cycle – If a machine has just release a jackpot, it will take some time for the next one
Top Prize – The highest prize in a slot machine game
Wild Symbol – Symbols that will be paid if they are visible in any position
Winning Combinations – The different winning symbol combinations displayed in the paytable
