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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
The bet size or the value of each coin that the slot machine accepts. For example, a nickel, quarter, dime or dollar
Coins per spin
The option to play several coins per spin
Hit
A win on a slot machine
Hit Rate
The average rate a slot machine produces winning and non-winning spins
Hold
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%
Hopper
Any cash exceeding the maximum jackpot amount is the casinos profit
Loose Slot Machine
A 'loose' slot machines gives the casino only a small advantage over the player
Max Bet
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
Multi-denominational
Slot machines that accept different coin denominations
Multi-line
A slot machine with more than one pay line
Pay cycle
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
Pay for Play Machines
One-two-three coins option slot machines with staggered payoffs. The more coins you put in the better the payoff
Pay Line
The center line of the slot machine on which the pictures must line up to win
Pay Table
Lists payout for winning combinations payoff, bonus features, max coin bet payout bonus, progressive slots pay tables
Payback
Percentage of winnings a slot machine pays out in relative to the amount of money put in
Payline (or Pay Line)
The line at which the pictures must line up to win
Payout Percentage
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.
Progressive Jackpot
Big jackpot that grows progressively as people play, for each spin the jackpot increases with each coin that is played
Progressive Slots
Progressive slots operate as part of a network of machines that all contribute part of their play to a grand total jackpot
Random Number Generator (RNG)
Computer generates several billion combinations the moment you spin
Reels
The part of the slot machine that spins the pictures each time you play, (usually 3 to 5 reels)
Static
The opposite of progressive jackpot, a preset jackpot and does not change
Symbols
The pictures on the reels, can be anything with the theme of the slot machine you are playing.
Take cycle
Belief if a machine has just paid out, a 'take cycle' follows, a machine will hold onto coins until another jackpot is due
Top Prize
The maximum amount you can win on a slot machine
Wild Symbol
This symbol can be substituted for any other symbol in the game to generate a win
Winning Combinations
The amount of possible winning outcomes
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