You’ve checked in, made it through security, found your gate, queued to get on board, struggled with the overhead lockers and settled back into your seat. All that’s left now is for the Captain to say: “We’re waiting for a slot.”
What is a slot?
A narrow notch, groove, or opening, such as a keyway in machinery or a slit for coins in a vending machine. Also, the term used in ice hockey to describe the position close to an opposing player’s goal that affords a vantage point from which to attack the net.
Casino players who love the thrill of a big jackpot will often choose to play high limit slots. However, before you rush out and sign up for a high limit account, it’s important to remember that the odds of winning are still tough. Even with high payout percentages, the casino has a built-in advantage and you will still lose in the long run.
A slot is a dynamic placeholder that either waits for content to be fed into it or actively calls for it. It is similar to a renderer but differs in that it is designed for one type of content only. Scenarios can either reference a repository item or use the Add Items to Slot action. A renderer will then specify how the content in a slot is presented to a user.