A "loot table" refers to a list in a video game that determines what items or rewards can be obtained from a certain source, such as defeating enemies or opening chests. Full definition
But perhaps the biggest issue with loot tables compared to loot pools is that they have very little impact on the actual gameplay. (game-wisdom.com)
The first big point about loot table design is that you are throwing out any chance of accurately knowing the player's strength at any given point of the game. (game-wisdom.com)
This mode features reworked versions of all 42 levels, along with new loot tables, secrets, and unforgiving enemies. (slidetoplay.com)