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A slot machine called by American, a fruit machine called by British or a poker machine called by Australian is a gambling machine used in the casino, which has three or more reels that spin when the button is pushed. Slots were originally operated by a lever placed on one side of the machine so, it is also known as one-armed bandits. Now, the modern machines are provided with the lever as well as a button on the front panel. There is a currency detector in the slot machines to validate the coin or money inserted for playing. The money is paid by the machine according to the patterns of symbols visible on the front of the machine when it stops. With the changing technology in the computers, there have been many variations in the slot machines. One of the most popular gambling methods in casinos which have contributed about 70 percent of the average casino’s income are the Slot machines.

General Terms of Slot

Bonus – It is a special feature of the game, which is activated when some symbols appear in a winning combination. The bonuses vary with the game.

Candle – It is a light on the top of the slot machine that flashes giving alert to the operator that a change is required, any potential problem or hand pay is requested.

Coin Hopper – It is a mechanical device which rotates the coin into the coin tray so that the player can easily collect the credits/coins by pressing the “Cash Out” button.

Carousel – Refers to a group of slot machines either in circle or oval formation.

Drop bucket or drop box – It is a container placed in the base of the slot machine where extra coins are diverted from the hopper. Normally, a drop bucket is used for less quantity slot machines whereas; a drop box is used for more quantity slot machines.

Credit meter – It is a LED display showing the amount of money or credits on the machine. The credit meter is either a simulated LED display or may be represented in different font depending on the game graphics on video reel machines.

Hand pay – It refers to as a pay made by a slot attendant to the player instead of the slot machine. A hand pay is possible only when the payout amount is more than the maximum limit set by the slot machine’s operator.

EGM – It is a short-hand for “Electronic Gaming Machine”.