A slot is a narrow notch, groove or opening, such as a keyway in machinery, a slit for coins in a vending machine, or an aperture in a computer motherboard. It may also refer to a position in a series or sequence, especially one that is reserved for a particular purpose.
For example, a quarter slot pays out more often than nickel and penny slots, and is meant for players who have a little bit more money to spare. Similarly, a video slot is a type of gaming machine that features videos rather than physical reels and symbols.
When playing a slot, the player places a bet and presses the spin button. This initiates the round and causes the digital reels with symbols to repeatedly spin. The resulting combinations determine if and how much the player wins.
A slot is also a location in an electronic circuit that holds a component such as a memory chip or a peripheral device. Slots are usually arranged in rows and columns on a motherboard. The number of slots on a board can vary depending on the model and manufacturer.
In offer management, slots are defined and managed using the ACC. Each slot can be filled with one scenario only, which is why it’s best not to use multiple scenarios for the same slot in the same panel. Attempting to do so could result in unpredictable results and unexpected outcomes. For more information about slots, see the Using Slots chapter of the ATG Personalization Programming Guide.