What the slots at The Hippodrome Online Casino are and how they work
A slot is a game where you choose a stake and spin the reels. The result of each spin is decided by a random number generator, so every spin is independent. Past spins do not change the odds of the next one, and no game can be predicted or timed.
The paytable is the most useful part of any slot. It shows which symbol combinations pay, how much they pay, and which symbols trigger bonus features. Reading it before you play tells you what a win looks like in that particular game.
The games come from providers including NetEnt, Playtech, Blueprint Gaming, IGT, Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, ELK Studios, Inspired Gaming, Games Global, OnAir Entertainment, Gaming Realms, Light & Wonder and Hacksaw Gaming. A provider name tells you who built the game. It does not tell you how the game will pay, so compare the games themselves rather than their makers.
Return to player (RTP) is the long-run average share of stakes that a game is designed to return. It is measured over very large numbers of spins, so it says nothing about what one session will pay. Volatility describes how wins are spread. Low-volatility games pay smaller wins more often. High-volatility games pay less often, with bigger wins when they land. Maximum win is the largest amount a single round can pay.
Some slots include free spins, which are triggered by specific symbols during play. Free spins from a promotion work differently, so read how free spins work at The Hippodrome Online Casino before you rely on them.
The welcome offer lists Big Bass Bonanza as an eligible game. The offer is 100% Welcome Bonus up to £100 + 100 Free Spins, with a minimum deposit of £20, 10x bonus (weighting applies); no wagering on free spin winnings, and a validity of 7 days. Read the welcome bonus page for the full conditions. T&Cs apply. Our review pages for Big Bass Bonanza, Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza also describe those games individually.
How the slot options differ
The main difference between the options is what you get with them. The welcome offer is a deposit-linked promotion with conditions attached. Its wagering is 10x bonus (weighting applies); no wagering on free spin winnings, and free spin winnings carry no wagering, so the two parts of the offer do not work in the same way. Compare them on the bonus page before you choose one.
Devices are another difference. The The Hippodrome Online Casino iPhone app is on the iPhone app page, the Android app has its own page, and the mobile version works in a browser. The same slots are the focus in each case, so choose the option that suits how you usually play rather than expecting different games.
Slots also differ from each other. A low-volatility game with frequent small wins feels different from a high-volatility game where long stretches pass between wins. Neither is better or worse in itself. Choose on the basis of what the paytable and volatility show, and what you are comfortable with.
Live casino games, with a human dealer, are a separate product. They are on the live casino page and are not covered by the slot pages.
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Where to start
Start with the device you will actually use. If you play mostly on a phone, check how to reach the games on your device before you deposit, so you know what to expect.
Open the paytable of any game you are considering. Check the symbols that pay, the features, the RTP, the volatility and the maximum win. These figures describe how the game is designed. They do not predict what you will win.
If you plan to use an offer, read its terms before you start, including the list of eligible games. Do not assume that a game you like is covered by it.
Keep your first session small and limited to one game you understand. Trying many games at once makes it harder to see what each one pays and what you have spent.
Practical tips before you play
Read the conditions of any offer before you deposit. Check the minimum deposit, the wagering, the validity period and the eligible games. The T&Cs of the offer apply in full.
Check the withdrawal times before you cash out. They are Visa debit up to 12 hours; e-wallets ~24 hours; bank transfer 3–5 business days, depending on the method. The withdrawals page covers the steps.
Online slots have a maximum stake per spin within the UK stake limit, and the limit is lower for players under 25. Check the stake shown on the screen before each spin.
Decide how much you will spend before you start, and stop when you reach that amount. The safer gambling page explains the tools that can help you keep control.