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***SLOTS GLOSSARY*** |
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This guide to online Slots contains some special terminology which may be unfamiliar. We provide this useful glossary, written in a clear and concise manner, to help you understand the terms and play a better game.
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Coin Size
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The bet size or the value of each coin that the slot machine accepts. For example, a nickel, quarter, dime or dollar
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Coins per spin
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The option to play several coins per spin
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Hit
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A win on a slot machine
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Hit Rate
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The average rate a slot machine produces winning and non-winning spins
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Hold
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Percentage of the total money played taken by the casino as profit. Land-based casinos average 7% to 10%, online casinos average 3% to 5%
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Hopper
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Any cash exceeding the maximum jackpot amount is the casinos profit
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Loose Slot Machine
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A 'loose' slot machines gives the casino only a small advantage over the player
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Max Bet
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Place multiple bets on a single spin with the most number of coins you can play per spin, must be played to qualify for progressive jackpots
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Multi-denominational
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Slot machines that accept different coin denominations
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Multi-line
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A slot machine with more than one pay line
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Pay cycle
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Belief a payout is due after a certain amount of money has been played. Online slots use technology to determine a random number of combinations
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Pay for Play Machines
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One-two-three coins option slot machines with staggered payoffs. The more coins you put in the better the payoff
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Pay Line
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The center line of the slot machine on which the pictures must line up to win
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Pay Table
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Lists payout for winning combinations payoff, bonus features, max coin bet payout bonus, progressive slots pay tables
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Payback
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Percentage of winnings a slot machine pays out in relative to the amount of money put in
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Payline (or Pay Line)
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The line at which the pictures must line up to win
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Payout Percentage
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If a slot machine has a 98% payout percentage over a tome period, that means 98 out of every dollar is given back in payouts, and 2 is the casino's take.
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Progressive Jackpot
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Big jackpot that grows progressively as people play, for each spin the jackpot increases with each coin that is played
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Progressive Slots
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Progressive slots operate as part of a network of machines that all contribute part of their play to a grand total jackpot
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Random Number Generator (RNG)
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Computer generates several billion combinations the moment you spin
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Reels
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The part of the slot machine that spins the pictures each time you play, (usually 3 to 5 reels)
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Static
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The opposite of progressive jackpot, a preset jackpot and does not change
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Symbols
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The pictures on the reels, can be anything with the theme of the slot machine you are playing.
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Take cycle
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Belief if a machine has just paid out, a 'take cycle' follows, a machine will hold onto coins until another jackpot is due
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Top Prize
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The maximum amount you can win on a slot machine
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Wild Symbol
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This symbol can be substituted for any other symbol in the game to generate a win
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Winning Combinations
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The amount of possible winning outcomes
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