A slot is a place in line, especially at an airport where an airline can take off or land. Airline slots are designed to keep planes spaced out so that air traffic controllers can manage the flow of aircraft. A slot also refers to the probability that a particular symbol will appear on a given reel.

A slot machine is a game that uses spinning reels and a random number generator to determine winning combinations and payout amounts. Modern slot machines have multiple pay lines and a variety of bonus features, including scatters, wild symbols and re-spins. Some even have a jackpot that increases when you bet more than one coin.

Generally, you can find the rules for each slot game in its pay table. The pay table is usually a visual representation of the paylines in a slot game, with colours and images to make it easier for you to understand. Alternatively, some slot games have animations on their pay tables, which can be even more helpful.

The pay table will also explain how much you can win for landing matching symbols on a specific payline. In addition, some pay tables will also include information about any special symbols in the game, such as the Wild or Scatter symbol, together with a description of how they work. Many slot games also have a minimum and maximum stake value, and the pay table will explain how to adjust your bet. It’s important to be aware of these limits, as chasing a ‘due’ payout can lead to spending more money than you have available.