What Is a Slot?

A slot is a narrow aperture or groove, especially one in which a coin or token is placed to activate a mechanical device. The word is also used in computing to describe expansion slots, such as ISA or PCI slots or memory slots on a motherboard. The term is derived from the Latin slitus, meaning …

What is a Lottery?

Lottery is a game of chance in which winners are selected by a random drawing. Prizes are typically cash, goods or services. Lotteries are commonly administered by governments, though some private companies also hold them. People pay a small amount of money to enter a lottery in order to win a large sum of money. …