Slot

A slit or other narrow opening for receiving something, as a coin or letter. (Also spelt slot.) A position or place in a sequence, series, or hierarchy.

A position or place in a sequence, or hierarchy, in which to fit someone or something: She’s in the slot for vice president.

Sports

In ice hockey, the slot is the area in front of the goal between the face-off circles on an ice rink. This is an important spot for the offense because it gives them a great chance to score without the puck being deflected, and allows centermen and wingers to get a wrist shot on net with a straight-on view. The low slot is directly in front of the goaltender, while the high slot is a little further away from him.

One of the main skills slots teach you is how to make decisions quickly. Every time you spin a reel you are faced with a number of choices, from how many pay lines to bet on to whether or not you want to play the bonus game. You must make these decisions fast, and doing so will help you develop greater decisiveness in the rest of your life. In addition, when choosing a machine to play, always check its payout percentage before inserting any money. This will give you an accurate figure based on what should happen if the machine was played endlessly. Typically, a higher RTP will mean that you have a better chance of winning.