FACTOS ABOUT SLOT MACHINE IN CASINO

A slot machine is a gambling machine in casino with 3 or more number of reels that spin when we push a button. Slots which are also referred to as 1 armed bandit since they have a lever on the side of machine rather than some button in the front. Even modern slot machines contain the same legacy lever instead of buttons.

Slot machines contain currency detects which validate money or coins which is inserted into it. The machine can pay off based on the symbol patterns displayed in front panel. The slot machine has developed a lot with modern computer technologies and it is getting more and more advanced. The slot machines constitute around 70 percent of income for majority of casinos and are a very popular game.

The various terms used with respect to slot machines are Bonuses, candle, carousel, credit meter, coin hopper, drop box, EGM, hand pay etc. Bonus refers to special features given in a particular slot machine game, which gets activated when we get special symbols that appear with winning combination. Bonus can vary based on each game and bonuses provide free spins in slot machines.

Candle is nothing but the light present on slot machine top. It flashes in case of hand pay request or machine problem to alert the player or operator.

Carousel is nothing but group of slot machines in oval or circular formations.

Coin hoppers are containers where coins are placed for payouts. The hopper is noting but a mechanical device which rotates the coins into some tray of coins which can be collected by player by using the cash out button in the slot machine.

Credit meters are visual LED displays which state the amount of credit or money in slot machine. In video reel slot machines, there will be simulated LED display with graphics and design.

Drop box are containers which are present in base of slot machines where more number of coins are placed.

EGM refers to electronic gaming machines or slot machines.

Hand pay is the amount of payout made by the slot attendant and not the slot machine. A hand pay can occur when the payout amount exceeds the amount which is set by the operator initially. The maximum amount is set at particular level to avoid taxes. The slot machines are available not only in casinos but also in many public places like airports, bus stands and other junctions where people appear in crowds. It is the most popular casino game and generates lot of revenue for casinos.