The credit meter is a digital or mechanical display found on a slot machine that shows how many credits a player currently has to wager. Players can either convert cash or a ticket into credits, which are then displayed on the meter. As the player bets or wins, the number of credits on the meter adjusts accordingly. Some machines also allow players to switch between showing credits or actual currency amounts.
Credit Meter Example
For example, if a player inserts $20 into a slot machine and the game has a credit value of $1 per credit, the credit meter will show 20 credits available for play.