Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

Credit

Slot Technology

The unit of measurement for a player’s balance on a slot machine. One credit equals one unit of the machine’s current denomination. For example, on a $0.01 denomination machine, 100 credits equals $1.00. Players wager credits per spin, and wins are awarded in credits. The credit meter displays the player’s current balance and is the authoritative record of funds available for play or cashout. Credit meters are among the most closely monitored components by surveillance, as credit manipulation (through hacking, cheating devices, or software vulnerabilities) is a persistent security concern.

In practice

Credit meters must display with sufficient clarity for surveillance cameras to read them in most jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions require credit displays to use a distinct color scheme for promotional vs. cash credits.

One entry from the Casino Industry Glossary — 1,157 terms written for surveillance, compliance and operations professionals rather than for players. Definitions describe industry usage; where a term carries a regulatory meaning, verify against the instrument that governs your jurisdiction.