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  • Payout or Pay Table

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    A table which explains how a player can win and how much the winnings are.

  • Total Bet

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    The amount bet on one spin.

  • Symbols

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    The images on the reels (or video display) of a slot machine used to determine whether a player wins or loses.

  • Line

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    Another word for the payline. Slot symbols must be on this line to count for a win.

  • Coins

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    Coins come in various denominations, from a penny up to $5 or more.

  • Expected Win Rate

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    The theoretical, long-term expected percentage of money bet that is either won by the casino or the player.

  • Instant Winner

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    A win paid out on the spot rather than in installments that may stretch out over years (see winner annuity).

  • Multi-Line Slot

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    A slot machine with multiple paylines, offering more opportunities to win per spin.

  • Reel Stop

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    A single position on a slot reel, occupied by either a symbol or a blank space.

  • Buy a Feature Slot

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    A slot machine in which more features and bonuses become available when multiple coins are played on a spin.

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