Slot is a word used to describe a specific position within an organization’s hierarchy. Unlike benchmark positions, slots do not depend on external market data to determine compensation. Instead, they factor in the unique dynamics of each role.
Getting greedy or betting more than you can afford to lose are the two biggest pitfalls while playing slots. If you fall into either, a relaxing, fun experience can quickly turn into something that’ll make you want to pull your hair out.
It’s important to know how much you want to spend in advance and stick to it. And never play more machines than you can easily watch – even in a light crowd. That way, you can avoid the kind of scam that caught one woman in Nevada out – she was dropping coins into machine number six while her brother was hitting a jackpot on number one, in the same row. She dropped her coin into the wrong tray and lost a bundle.
Also, be sure you understand the payouts and rules of each machine – usually via a ‘help’ or ‘i’ button on the touch screen or by asking a slot attendant. And remember that every win is completely random.
