A narrow notch, groove, or opening, as in a keyway or a slot for a coin in a machine. Also: a position in a group, series, or sequence.
a game where players insert cash or, in “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, paper tickets with barcodes, into a slot on a machine to activate the reels and receive credits based on the paytable. Modern slots often have a theme and various bonus features aligned with that theme. Symbols vary by game, but classic symbols include fruits, bells, and stylized lucky sevens.
In football, a player who lines up between the wide receivers on the field, slightly behind them on the line of scrimmage. Typically, the slot receiver runs routes that correspond to the other wide receivers in order to confuse the defense. They are at a higher risk of injury due to being in the middle of the field and may need to block for ball carriers on running plays.
An airport slot gives an airline the right to operate at the airport at specific times, usually when air traffic is constrained and congestion occurs. This is an important tool for maximizing the use of available runway capacity and reducing flight delays.
A slot in a casino is an alluring, colorful place with glitzy lights and the jingling jangling of coins hitting the metal. Nevertheless, penny slots can be very addictive and it is important to protect your bankroll and walk away from games that don’t produce wins after a few spins.