Slot and free spins guides
How slots work, what spins are worth and the UK rules that shape every game, with 20 key terms explained in full.
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Slot terms explained
- Wild symbol
- Scatter symbol
- Multiplier
- Tumble (cascading reels)
- Hold and win
- Cluster pays
- Retrigger
- Sticky wild
- Expanding symbol
- Hit frequency
- Max win
- Bonus buy
- Progressive jackpot
- Wagering requirement
- Free spins feature
- Payline
- House edge
- Random number generator (RNG)
- Paytable
- Money collect
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