The paytable tells you everything the slot's marketing doesn't: symbol values, how features trigger, the RTP and the maximum win. Here's how to read one in a minute.
RTP
usually in the paytable
Max win
in multiples of stake
Features and bonus rounds
how they trigger
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Symbols, features and the numbers
Open any slot and tap the 'i' or menu icon. The paytable (sometimes 'game info' or 'rules') is where the slot states its RTP, volatility, max win and how every symbol and feature pays.
Payouts are usually shown as multiples of your bet or per line. Check the top symbol's value for five of a kind: it tells you how rich the base game is.
Wilds substitute for other symbols; scatters trigger features. The paytable says how many scatters you need and whether they pay on their own.
Free spins, multipliers, expanding symbols, hold-and-win: the paytable explains the trigger and the rules. If a slot offers a bonus buy, the price and its own RTP are listed here.
Most providers state the RTP (and the version in use), a volatility rating and the maximum win in multiples of the stake. If the RTP shown is lower than the one on the provider's site, the casino is running a reduced version.
Compare paytables for the same slot at two casinos. If the RTPs differ, play where it's higher.
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4 questions
Where is the paytable?
Behind the 'i', menu or '?' icon in the game.
Is the RTP always listed?
At licensed casinos, yes, usually in the paytable or game info.
What does max win mean?
The biggest possible payout, in multiples of your stake.
Why does the RTP differ between casinos?
Providers release several versions; casinos choose which to run.
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