A space in memory or on disk where a particular type of object can be stored.

(computing) A slot is the place where you can put a program or document in your computer, so it will be ready to use when you need it. You can have up to four save slots in Windows XP, and you can add more as you want.

A part of a machine that contains the reels and the mechanism that spins them. The reels can also be referred to as drums or wheels. A slot can have one, two, or three reels and may also be a single-or multiple-line machine.

The area that lists the pay table and some or all game theme rules. In some cases, this information is permanently displayed on the machine, and in others — especially those with touchscreen displays — it’s available through an interactive series of images that can be switched between.

In Australian rules football, rugby, and American football, the area of the field between the last offensive lineman on either side of the center and the wide receiver on that side. Also known as the “blue zone.”

A large jackpot that can be won on a slot machine. This jackpot is typically triggered when a special combination of symbols appears on the reels. The odds of winning a jackpot vary widely from one slot machine to the next, and it’s important for players to choose the one that best fits their gaming goals.