A slot is a place in a sequence of numbers, letters or other symbols on a computer or video game screen. When a player hits a winning combination, the slot displays an amount of credits, depending on the type of machine and the paytable.

The slot also displays information about the game’s rules and payouts. These can vary greatly from one casino to the next, but often include minimum and maximum betting values and other important information about how to play. Some slots may also feature a mini-game or other bonus round that adds to the gameplay. These types of games are common with online slot machines, but they’re not as popular in live casinos.

In older slot machines, the pay table was listed on the face of the machine above and below the area containing the reels. On modern electronic machines, the pay table is displayed inside the slot itself in a help menu or on a separate screen.

The paytable contains a picture of each symbol and how much a player will win for hitting matching symbols on a pay line (typically horizontal, vertical or diagonal). Some slots have multiple paylines while others have just one. In either case, players should familiarize themselves with the paytable before they start playing. The paytable will typically display a coloured table that makes it easy to read.