A slot is a dynamic placeholder that either waits for content (passive) or calls out for it via a renderer (active). The content of a slot depends on its type: for example, a media-image slot can only contain images; whereas a text-only slot cannot. Slots can be populated by content from the ACC (content repository), or by using an Add Items to Slot action in the Renderer. Using both methods can lead to unpredictable results, so it’s important to use one or the other.

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A slot may refer to a specific game, which is typically provided by a third-party developer, or a particular type of game, such as an online scratch card. The description of a slot will usually include its theme, payouts, bonus features, and other details that are relevant to the topic. In some cases, the description may also provide the player with a step-by-step instruction for playing the game. The description may also contain some ‘lucky’ signs that a player should look out for to improve their chances of winning. In addition, the slot may contain links to other related articles on the website.