Slotmachine Dictionary, Terms and Slang
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Advantage
Usually refers to the percentage edge the house (casino) has over the player.
All casino games have a house edge, or "advantage", over the player.
This is a mathematical certainty that over time, and with a large amount of bets, the casino will profit.
Aussie Slots (also known as Pokies)
Usually refers to Australian style video slotmachines with at least 5 reels, 15 paylines and one or more bonus feature.
Slotmachine players from the United States of America should try games such as 5 Reel Wheel of Chance and Cupids Arrow ro experience slot machines with several bonus features, multiple paylines and five reels..
Bankroll
Refers to the gamblers budget, -the amount of money a player has to spend on gambling.
Basic machines, One Arm Bandits
Refers to simple slotmachines with paylines and payouts that are easy to understand.
Most of the old-fashioned three reel slotmachine games with a single payline are be considered "basic machines".
Bet
The money risked on the outcome of an event.
With slotmahcines, a players bet is the amount wagered, - the money risked on each spin.
Bet Amount
The amount of the money risked when making a wager.
The bet amount is the money a player is risking on a particular bet.
Bet Max
A button on slotmachines which, when pressed, allows the player to bet on the maximum number of paylines allowed on the slotmachine.
Slotmachines are designed to be as convenient as possible for players to play with the maximum wager. Because of this, most slotmachines have a "bet max" button.
Bet One
A button on a slotmachine which, when pressed, allows the player to make a one payline or one coin bet.
Betting limit
The minimum and maximum range for wagers on a slotmachine.
Betting limits indicate the minimum and maximum amounts that can be wagered on a slotmachine.
Most slotmachines have a minimum betting limit of 1¢
and a maximum betting limit of more than $100.
The minimum betting limit is the minimum coin denomination allowed for the slotmachine, the maximum betting limit is the highest coin denomination allowed for the slot machine multiplied with the amount of paylines on the slotmachine and the amount of coins per payline allowed for the slot machine.
A large betting limit allows many different gamblers to enjoy a slot machine, from a penny player to a high roller.
Bonus
Usually refers to a special feature or mini-game in the slotmachine that make it possible for the player to win extra money or unique prizes.
Bonus Feature
Slotmachine
game elements that must be activated during normal slotmachine spins.
Bonus features can be anything from instant cash amounts to slotmachine spins played at no cost and amazing mini-games with jackpot prizes.
Bonus Multiplier Slots
Slotmachines with a jackpot that can be won by players wagering on the maximum amount of paylines or with the maximum amount of coins only.
Bonus Video Slots
Slotmachines with atleat one bonus feature that are designed with advanced entertainment elements such as impressive animations, sounds and video sequences.
Coin Size
The denomination of the coin being bet on a payline or slotmachine.
Most slotmachinesare designed with virtually every coin denomination: penny, nickel, dime, quarter.
Coin size also comes in dollar amounts, including one dollar, five dollars, ten dollars and one-hundred dollars.
Five Reel Slot
Slotmachines with 5 reels instead of the traditional 3 reel.
Fruit Machine
Common term for a slot machine in the United Kingdom.
The term "fruit machine" derives from the fruit symbols found on the reels of common slotmachines in the UK.
Slomachine players from the
UK also refer to slotmachines as "Amusement With Prizes", AWP, and "Pub Fruities".
Hot Slots
Usually refers to a slotmachine which is paying out more than its standard payout percentage.
House Edge
The odds advantage a casino maintains over the player.
Jackpot, Top Prize
The highest prize a given slotmachine can pay out with a single spin, on a single payline.
A slotmachine jackpot is usually the amount players can win by matching the best paying symbol on an active payline on all reels.
Liberal Slots, Loose Slots, Hot Slot
Slotmachines which pay off at a relatively higher rate.
If a player has been winning with a slotmachine over a longer period of time, the player may refer to the slotmachine as a loose slot,hot slot or liberal slot.
Multiplier Slots
Slotmachines with symbols or features that multiply the amount of coins won by a given amount.
Slotmachine multipliers are often shown with an uppercase X. For isntance 3X means that the slotmachine will payout a given prize at 300%, - trippled.
Patterns, Trends
Trends in the frequency of wins and losses when playing a slotmachine.
Pay Line
Line on a slotmachine screen used to determine if the spin resulted in a win (payout).
Pay Table
A display of payouts for each winning slotmachine symbol combination.
Poker Machine, Pokie
Another
Australian term for a slotmachine.
Australians tend to call their slotmachines poker machines or pokies."Poker machine" is used for any gambling machine which uses three or more reels to determine prizes.
Progressive Jackpot
A prize with an amout that increase successive bet.
Slotmachines with progressive jackpots often offer players a rare chance to win huge amounts of cash with a single spin. Progressive jackpots increase in size each time the reels spin untill the Progressive Jackpot is won. Most progressive jackpots reset to a predefined amount each time they are won.
Reels
Refers to the wheels on the slotmachines with symbols on that spin each time the game is played.
Scatter Symbol
Symbol on a slotmachine that can result in payouts without appearing on a single payline.
Scatter Symbols can appear scattered on the slotmachine reels and still result in cash payouts or award bonus features.
Session
The time spent playing a particular slotmachine.
A session lasts from the time the player open the slotmachine at the online casino till the slotmachine is closed down or the internet connection disconnects.
Slots Tournament
Competitions held by online casinos where players compete against each other by playing slotmachines.
Some slotmachine tournaments require buyins or entry fees while others are free to join (Freerolls).
Slotmachine tournaments pay off in prizes and comps.
Slot Types
Usually refers to a
Slotmachine category by game features and game mechanics.
Common slotmachine types are bonus slots, progressive slots and video slots.
Spin Button
A button on slotmachines used to set the reels in motion. The Spin button is also often refered to as the "Start" button.
Symbols
Pictures and icons that appear on slotmachine reels.
Slotmachine symbols can be divided into several categories including:
Normal slotmachine symbols:
Symbols that result in winning combinations when they appear on an active payline, in a given amount (often from left to right)
Scatter Symbols:
Symbols that restult in winning combinations when a given amount appear anywhere on the slotmachine after spin
Wild Symbols:
Symbols that can substitute for one or more other symbols on the slot machine reels. Wild symbols generally make winning easier, - especially on slotmachines with multiple paylines.
Multiplier Symbols:
Symbols that increase the amount of coins paid out when they are part of a winning combination
Bonus Symbols:
Symbols that award a slotmachine bonus feature when they appear in a certain amount of at certain positions on the slot machine reels.
Theme
Refers to the overall appearance or design of a slotmachine.
Tight Slots
Refers to a slotmachine which is currently not paying out money, but instead taking players' money.
Wager
The money staked on a slotmachine spin.
Wild Symbol
A slotmachine ymbols that can substitute for one or more other symbols on the game reels.
Wild symbols generally make winning easier, - especially on slotmachines with multiple paylines. Many slotmachines payout their jackpot when players land wild symbols on an active payline.
Win Amount
The number of coins or amount of money won on a particular spin or feature with a slotmachine.
Winning Combinations
All reel symbol combinations on a slot machine which pay out money to the player.
Winning combinations can usualy be seen on the slotmachine paytable.