A narrow notch, groove, or opening, as a keyway in machinery or a slit for a coin in a vending machine. Also: a position in a group, series, or sequence; an allotment: He was awarded the third slot.
Computerized slots have revolutionized the gambling industry and captivate people with their ability to pay out winning combinations of symbols up to 200 times per second. In the old days you pulled a lever and either won or lost, but now you can bet on up to 200 lines up, down, sideways or diagonally, each with a chance of winning, so if you don’t win on all of them you still walk away satisfied that you gave it your best shot.
Some casinos even allow players to choose their own reels. And a single reel can have multiple symbols, from cherries to lemons to watermelons. There’s also the classic bar and seven symbols, varying from slot to slot.
A day off is a good time to check off some items on your to-do list or try something new that you’ve been meaning to do, like learning the rudimentary basics of a foreign language or signing up for a class at a local community center. And who knows, you might discover a hidden talent for Taylor Swift dance moves or Zumba! You might just find that you’re a lot more fun when you’re wearing a pair of Nike slides and dancing in the privacy of your own home.