How to read a slot paytable
Open the slot's information or menu button to see its paytable: what each symbol pays, how wins are formed, what the special symbols do and the RTP.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Open the slot's information or menu button to see its paytable: what each symbol pays, how wins are formed, what the special symbols do and the RTP.
- What the numbers mean.
- Special symbols.
- The line that matters most.
Quick answerOpen the slot's information or menu button to see its paytable: what each symbol pays, how wins are formed, what the special symbols do and the RTP.
Step by step
- Open the slot.
- Tap the i, the menu or the question mark.
- Find the symbol payouts.
- Find how wins are formed: paylines, ways or clusters.
- Read the feature rules and the RTP line.
What the numbers mean
Payouts are usually shown for your current stake, so they change as you change it. Some slots show multiples of the line bet instead.
Special symbols
| Symbol | Job |
|---|---|
| Wild | Substitutes for others |
| Scatter | Pays anywhere; starts features |
| Bonus or collect | Triggers a named feature |
The line that matters most
The RTP. The same slot can be supplied at different settings, so this is the figure for the version in front of you.
Common slips
- Reading payouts at one stake and playing at another.
- Missing that some symbols pay for two in a row.
- Skipping the feature rules.
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Frequently asked questions
How to read a slot paytable?
Open the slot's information or menu button to see its paytable: what each symbol pays, how wins are formed, what the special symbols do and the RTP.
Does this work at every UK casino?
At every licensed one; menus differ slightly.
What if it does not work?
Contact the casino's support by live chat.
Where can I get help with gambling?
0808 8020 133, free.