When you play online slots, the pay table is a vitally important part of the game. It displays the regular paying symbols, together with how much you will win if you land three or more of them in a winning combination. It also explains any special symbols, like Scatters or Bonus symbols, and the rules of triggering them.

If you’re playing a slot with a progressive jackpot, be sure to check out the RTP and POP statistics. POP tells you how much the machine is set to payout in the long run, while RTP reveals how much it’s paid out recently. If the RTP is lower than your budget, you might want to consider a lower volatility slot with smaller wins but higher frequency.

In computer programming, a slot is a dynamic placeholder that either waits for content (a passive slot) or calls out for it using a scenario (an active slot). Slots work in tandem with scenarios and renderers to deliver the correct content to the page. They are one of the core elements of a responsive web design.