slot machine
1 of 1noun/ˈslɑt məˌʃin/
Forms:slot machines
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a type of gambling machine that allows players to bet on the outcome of a random spinning of symbols or reels
A slot machine is a type of gambling machine found in casinos. It typically has three or more spinning reels with various symbols on them. Players insert money or a ticket into the machine and then press a button or pull a lever to spin the reels. After the reels stop, the player wins if certain symbols line up in a winning combination, such as a row of matching symbols. Slot machines often feature different themes, sounds, and bonus games, and the payout depends on the combination of symbols that appear. The game is based entirely on luck.
- I tried my luck at the casino and played a slot machine for a few hours.
- She won a small jackpot on the slot machine, which made her night.
- After losing at the table games, he decided to try his hand at a slot machine.
- We walked around the casino, checking out all the different types of slot machines.
- I put a dollar in the slot machine and spun the reels, hoping for a big win.
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