Slot Machine Basics

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Slot machines have come a long way over the years. The classic mechanical machines have given way to computer-controlled versions, but the basic game has not changed. In a classic slot machine, a player pulls a handle to rotate a series of reels. Each reel features a picture that must line up with a pay line, which appears in the middle of the viewing window. When a picture appears on a pay line, the player wins a payout.

Slot receiver

A slot receiver is a receiver who lines up slightly behind the line of scrimmage. This position offers the quarterback more flexibility and agility than an outside receiver. He or she must be able to change direction quickly and stay out of the way of defenders.

Drop bucket

Drop bucket slot machines collect coins from players and deposit them into the appropriate slots. This process begins when the security guard obtains the keys for the machine and inputs them into the computer governing the weigh scale. Then, the coin room staff puts slot machine tags on the coins.

Multi-line

Multi-line slot machines allow players to wager on more than one line per spin. Multi-line slots are similar to traditional slot machines, but the way they are played differs. These machines typically assess betting lines from left to right, although some machines have lines that pay both ways. These machines also often include wild symbols and scatter symbols. These symbols act as substitutes for other symbols and can trigger bonus features like free spins and multipliers.

Jackpot combination

Jackpot combination slots are a type of slot game that pays out when the first and second reels land on matching pictures. These slots have several different payment methods. Some are based on a combination of picture combinations, while others are based only on a jackpot combination.

Hopper fill slip

A Hopper Fill Slip contains information such as a bar code and a machine-readable symbol. When a customer makes a purchase, an attendant takes the Hopper Fill Slip to the cashier. The cashier keeps the Hopper Fill Slip Cashier portion, while a security guard keeps the Duplicate Security portion.

MEAL book

The MEAL book slot machine is an employee entry system that records employee activity. The machine keeps a record of the date and signature of each employee who plays the machine as well as the amount of coins inserted into the hopper. This information is then submitted to the gaming commission for validation. The machines may be upright or low-level, and there may be one or more paylines and reels.