A position in a group, series, sequence, or hierarchy. A slot can be used for a specific position of an element, or to hold items that need to be displayed on a Web page (such as navigational links). In this context, the term is usually applied to the space on a screen where such elements are displayed.
Air Traffic Management Slots
A slot is an airline’s permission to operate at a congested airport, either as part of a runway capacity deal with the local authority or under EUROCONTROL’s control. These slots are traded and can be very valuable – one was sold in 2016 for a record $75 million.
Slot Machines
Slot machines are the most popular form of gambling at casinos, and many offer high jackpots, multiple paylines, scatter pays, and bonus rounds. Some also have touch-screen technology, and some are located in separate’salons’ with their own attendants.
Some people claim to have’secrets’ for winning at slot, such as moving on to another machine after a set time or after getting some nice payouts (under the assumption that the machine will tighten up). But these methods are useless. The outcome of each spin is determined by the random number generator inside the machine and previous results have no bearing on future ones. ‘Due’ payouts don’t exist, either – it’s a complete waste of time and money to chase them. Instead, focus on playing responsibly and avoiding addiction. Seek help if you think you may have a problem.