A paytable is the information screen built into every slot and video poker game. It lists what each symbol or hand pays, shows the active paylines or ways to win, and explains how wilds, scatters, free spins and other bonus features are triggered. Many games also state the theoretical return to player (RTP) and the minimum and maximum stake in the same section or in the game rules.
For players, a quick look at the paytable shows how a game pays before any money is staked. For operators, it is a compliance item as much as a design one: many regulated markets require game rules and return information to be easy to find, and the figures shown must match the certified version of the game. When adding new content through a games integration, check that paytables display correctly in every supported language and currency.