Glossary of Terms for the Loose Slots Hunter

Engaging in slot talk with other slots players and casino staff is one of the better ways to gather information on how to find loose slots and help the beginners learn the intricacies of the game. The following are some of the most common terms used in slot talk by searchers of the casino's most generous slots:

Carousel: A grouping of slot machines that are usually arranged in a circular or oval formation.

Cold: Slang term for a tight slot that does not pay out much.

Hit Frequency: Refers to how often a slot machine pays out expressed as a percentage of time.

Hot Slots: Another term for loose slots, which are generous with payouts.

House: Refers to a casino, which means house in Italian.

House Edge: Expressed as a percentage, and also known as "hold," this refers to the amount of money that a casino makes from a slot machine.

Jackpot: This refers to the highest payout or prize that can be won from a slot machine.

Loose Slots: Also known as hot slots, this refers to machines that give generous payouts. They are the opposite of tight slots.

Odds: Generally expressed as a ratio, this refers to the probability of the occurrence of an event.

Payback Percentage: This is the percentage per unit currency that the slot machine has been programmed to pay back to its player. The payback percentage applies to the return on the total amount of money theoretically run through the machine over an infinite period of time.

Progressive Jackpot: Refers to the jackpot prize on a slot machine that grows as each bet is played. The two types of progressive jackpots are the multiple and individual progressive jackpots. Multiple jackpots grow very quickly as bets are placed on multiple machines, while an individual progressive jackpot only builds on the bets made on a single machine.

Reel: The wheels on the console of the slot machine that are covered with symbols and spin once the lever is pulled or the spin button is pushed.

RNG: This is the acronym for Random Number Generator, which refers to the computer engine of a slot machine that generates random numbers continuously even when no one is playing the machine. Once a coin is inserted and the lever or button is pulled, a random number is instantly chosen which determines if you are a winner or loser even before the slots reels have stopped spinning.

Signature Slots: Refers to the casino's brand of loose slot machines to create goodwill, encourage more play and retain the loyalty of casino patrons.

Slot Placement: A strategy in the positioning of loose slot machines on the casino floor to give high visibility to jackpot hits that will encourage other players to play more.

Tight Slots: Also known as cold slots, this refers to machines that are stingy and do not pay out much. They are the opposite of loose slots.

It is difficult, if not, outright impossible to learn and master any game, sport or activity unless you understand the lingo of that game or activity. Understanding the terminologies often used in discussing the whereabouts of the elusive loose slots will make your quest easier and more rewarding.