A slit or narrow opening, esp. one for receiving something, as a coin or a letter. Also: a position in a group, series, or sequence; an assignment or job opening. See also slot (disambiguation).
In a casino, a player inserts cash or, in the case of “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, a paper ticket with a barcode into a slot, then activates it by pushing a lever or button (either physical or virtual on a touchscreen). This causes the reels to spin and, when a winning combination is completed, credits are awarded based on the paytable. The symbols vary depending on the game, but classics include fruit, bells, and stylized lucky sevens.
While it is possible to win a lot of money playing slots, you must remember that you are dealing with a random number generator and that the odds of hitting the jackpot are very low. The best way to make the most of your time at a casino is to stick to a pre-determined budget and never cover losses by betting more than you can afford to lose.
A slot WR is a quick and shifty guy who can really juke the hell out of an opposing team’s CBs on slant, switch, and cross routes. They are typically shorter guys who can move the ball downfield with speed and twitch ability, such as Larry Fitzgerald. This position requires a lot of work on the weight room and in practice to develop the speed and agility needed to run these complex patterns.