{"id":43019,"date":"2026-07-20T16:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43019"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:58:08","slug":"online-slots-terminology-glossary","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/online-slots-terminology-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Slots: An Essential Glossary of Terms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetMGM Casino provides a helpful slot glossary for experienced and novice players to refer to if they come across a term they\u2019re unfamiliar with and are unsure of how to proceed. This guide includes definitions for all important terminology relevant to online slot play.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"betmg-32167775\" class=\"after-article-adv-ad betmg-after-content betmg-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/myaccount\/promotions\/casino\/new-player-offer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PS_MC_3864152_PS &#8211; Facebook &#8211; 1200&#215;628\"><img src=\"https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-300x157.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg?strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-768x402.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-50x26.jpg?strip=all 50w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-640x335.jpg?strip=all 640w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=120 120w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=240 240w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=360 360w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=480 480w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=840 840w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=960 960w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":68778,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[459],"tags":[],"topic":[],"class_list":["post-43019","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-casino-guides"],"acf":{"article_highlights":[{"hightlight":"Online slot play has developed a unique jargon over the course of decades."},{"hightlight":"Slot players familiar with common terms benefit from increased confidence."},{"hightlight":"A variety of bonuses, features, and mechanics in slots each have their own terminology."}],"article_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since their creation, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/casino\/c\/slots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have inspired the coining of new phrases and innovative meanings for existing words. The use of these online slot terms<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">might be easy to understand in most cases within the context of the games.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s still advisable to become familiar with the most common phrases and words before placing any bets on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/top-slots-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular slot games<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. BetMGM Casino has compiled this slot glossary so bettors can begin with confidence.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Slot Definitions for Frequently Used Terms<\/b><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"large_image","image_options":"inline-image","image":68777,"image_link":"","caption_1":"","image_2":null,"caption_2":"","image_2_link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/start-playing-slot-games-betmgm-casino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start playing slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s enough to learn with the various symbols, payout systems, and bonus mechanics potentially in play. If you\u2019re already knowledgeable about the most common slot terms, you can devote your attention to the more nuanced game elements on a greater level.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence and knowledge won\u2019t <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/tips-tricks-to-boost-your-odds-playing-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boost your slot odds<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as these are games of pure chance, but understanding what each term means will help you to relax and have a good time. Here is a breakdown of the most common slot terms.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Autoplay<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/are-auto-spin-turbo-spin-worth-it-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoplay slot settings<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> give players the option to set a specific number of automatic spins at a certain bet value during their slot sessions, allowing them to just sit back and watch. For example, you might set the game to place 10 bets at $0.50 each, which will automatically play out without you needing to hit spin each time.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Bankroll<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When bettors talk about <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/slot-bankroll-management-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slot bankroll management<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, what they mean is managing the money they have to play casino games with during and between sessions. In this context, bankroll is simply a synonym for your gambling budget.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Bonus<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact meaning of this term can vary, as there are several <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/types-of-online-casino-bonuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different types of casino bonuses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as bonus features in slot games. Most of the time, though, a bonus refers to a result or feature that occurs less often in a given slot.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Free Spin<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are lucky enough to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-find-free-spins-slot-bonuses-online-at-betmgm-casino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find free spins bonuses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they play slots get a designated number of plays without the need to risk any of their bankroll. Free spins can be a gameplay bonus or granted as part of a casino promotion.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Hit Rate<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit rate is the rate at which a particular slot awards a prize of any value. This is usually expressed as a fraction or a percentage, and accounts for all options in the game, including when placing <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/better-payouts-max-bet-playing-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">max bets<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Payline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/slot-paylines-and-their-effect-on-gameplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slot paylines<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are different patterns on the game grid that award a prize when the right combinations of symbols land on them. There are gameplay differences to consider in <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/do-multi-line-slots-benefit-players-more-than-single-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">single-line vs. multi-lines<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slots, as your wager can affect which lines become active in the latter.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Paytable<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A paytable refers to any documentation with information about the slot\u2019s rules, the meaning of specific <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/online-slot-bonus-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slot bonus symbols<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which bonus features are available, and the values of paylines. Bettors can also find specifics on hit rate and return to player in some slot paytables.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Return to Player\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to player or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/what-is-rtp-in-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTP in slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to the portion of all the money wagered on the game that\u2019s returned to players through winnings over a long period of time. It\u2019s expressed as a percentage. For example, if players on a slot game with an RTP of 96%, 96% of the wagers will be returned to players over an extended period. However, these returns aren\u2019t distributed evenly, as one player may get more money back than another.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Scatter<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A scatter symbol is one that has a dedicated impact on gameplay regardless of where it lands on the reels. For example, in <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/game-recommendations\/classic-slot-machine-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classic slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the scatter may appear as a BAR or a fruit symbol.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Volatility<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-slot-volatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slot volatility<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals how much variance players can expect in results from one wager to the next. This is usually expressed as a rating system, using low, medium, and high distinctions.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Wild<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many games, a certain symbol acts as the game\u2019s wild, meaning that it can \u201cfill in\u201d or substitute for other symbols to activate paylines and, in some cases, trigger <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/different-slot-game-features-how-they-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different slot features<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some wilds have special effects as well, such as expanding across reels or offering dedicated payouts.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Meanings Behind More Rare Slot Terminology<\/b><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"large_image","image_options":"inline-image","image":68779,"image_link":"","caption_1":"","image_2":null,"caption_2":"","image_2_link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/why-betmgm-best-casino-for-online-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetMGM slot games<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use many game mechanics and grant chances at special prizes. The rarer terms in this online slots guide<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will assist players who want to dive deeper into understanding gameplay.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While exploring <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/are-slots-only-based-on-luck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how slots work<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will likely reveal these terms to you, you may also come across some of these during gameplay. It\u2019s good to have this glossary handy so you can refer to it quickly.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Bonus Buy<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/understand-bonus-buy-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonus Buy slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> give bettors the choice to activate certain bonus features for an additional stake. Players should note that opting for the Bonus Buy typically doesn\u2019t usually improve their chances of winning any prizes compared to activating the feature without paying the extra stake.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Expanding Symbols<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanding symbols are special symbols that grow in size on the reels when they appear. This effect emphasizes key elements of many <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/game-recommendations\/ranking-the-most-popular-slot-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular slot themes<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Gamble Feature<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/online-slots-with-gamble-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gamble feature slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ask players if they want to claim their winnings or risk their prizes for a chance at an even more valuable payout. Players need to evaluate these opportunities carefully.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Progressive Jackpot<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/best-progressive-jackpot-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Progressive jackpot slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dedicate a portion of each eligible wager to a jackpot prize pool that continues to grow in value until it hits a preset cap or a bettor claims the jackpot. The process begins anew after a player wins the prize.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Reel Modifier<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reel modifiers change the layout, size, or structure of the reels to correspond with bonus features. Some slots with <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-cascading-slot-reels-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cascading reels<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fit this description, as the reels change while the cascading effect is ongoing.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Respins<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/game-recommendations\/thundering-shenlong-respins-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Respin slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are games that give players a kind of \u201csecond chance\u201d at winnings, as a secondary spin of the reels will follow the initial play after a wager is placed. In most cases, a particular symbol or combination of symbols is necessary to trigger the respin.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Sticky Symbols<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky symbols are symbols that \u201cstick\u201d on the reels for multiple plays. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/top-sticky-wilds-slots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sticky wild slots<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most common form of this mechanic.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Put Your New Knowledge to Use With BetMGM Casino<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose BetMGM for slot play, you do more than experience real-life examples of the usage of these slot terms. 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