A slot is a small, hollow depression found in the base of the throat, above the breastbone. The word “slot” derives from Old French esclot, which is uncertain in origin, or from Old Norse slod, meaning hollow. The word is first recorded in the 1520s, and its modern meaning of a slot machine is from 1888. Today, a slot is used to allow one aircraft to take off or land at a specific airport, rather than competing with each other.
The slot is a great place for a goalie to shoot. It provides the highest likelihood of scoring without a deflection. The low slot also allows the winger to take wrist shots and keep an unobstructed view of the net. However, small wingers should be careful as defenders will often lay a big hit to them if they are in the slot. If they shoot high enough, they can get past the goaltender without deflecting the puck.
The return to player is a very important statistic, but it is not the only one to focus on. Probabilities of winning are equally important. Consider this hypothetical slot machine with a dozen different pay tables. The odds of all but the largest payout are zero, and all others are equal. If every payout happens 4,000 times, then the game would be boring for most people and the chances of winning would be low. The odds of winning a prize are disproportionate to their frequency on the physical reel.