Slot Receiver

A narrow notch, groove or opening, as a keyway in a piece of machinery, a slit for a coin in a vending machine, etc.

From Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright (c) 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

In football, a slot receiver is the second wide receiver on a team. They are used to cover all three levels of the defense and provide a quarterback with an extra target and more reliable option when running routes. In addition to their speed, slot receivers must have great hands and precise route-running skills. They also block for the running back on outside run plays to help protect against blitzes and give the RB more space.

It’s a common sight on casino floors to see players jumping from one slot machine to another until they find a machine that appears “hot” or “cold”. This is a myth, as each spin of the reels is independent and has the same odds for winning or losing as any other spin. The rate or timing of pushing the spin button or the amount of time between bets has no effect on the outcome.

Many online slots have creative bonus rounds that replace the pay lines and create unique gameplay experiences such as a crime-scene chase through a fictional city in NetEnt’s Cash Noire or outer-space cluster payoffs in ReelPlay’s Cosmic Convoy. Bonus rounds can also give players a chance to win jackpots or other prizes without risking any of their own money.