A slot is a narrow opening or groove in something. You might see a mail slot on the door of a building or a slot on a piece of equipment such as an electrical outlet or a computer. In the gaming industry, a slot is the space where a player’s wagers are placed when playing a slot machine. The amount a player bets per spin of the slot’s reels determines which symbols are able to pay out and what size of payouts are possible. Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player, understanding how to read and understand a slot’s pay table is critical for maximizing your winning potential.

Traditionally, a slot’s pay table takes the shape of a traditional table and offers players a look at what combinations and payouts will be made. These tables typically feature multiple columns and rows that display combinations from the highest at the top to lower combinations at the bottom. Modern online and video slots may take a different approach with their pay tables, but they usually offer a more detailed, scroll-down menu that provides not only payout information but also other features of the game such as bonus games and extra features.

A T-slot table is a piece of equipment that mounts to the base of a universal testing system. It has T-slots that run front-to-back, side-to-side and diagonally to provide a work surface for positioning components and structures for tensile, compression and flexural tests. T-slot tables can be equipped with various clamping tools to secure specimens and other items that cannot be secured using standard Instron grips.