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Crime Pays is a Light & Wonder slot (2015) with 97.04% RTP, low–medium volatility and a 50,000x max win. It uses 50 paylines with free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 97.04%
- 1 points above the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Low–medium2 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 50,000x
- Higher than 97% of slots in our database
- Grid
- 5×4
- Pays
- 50 paylines
- Released
- 19 Oct 2015
- Bet range
- $50–$500
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How to play Crime Pays (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Crime Pays is played on a 5×4 grid with 50 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $50 and $500. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Crime Pays guide: how winnings work, 1 feature and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.33 a spin (low–medium volatility)
- What 97.04% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $2.96 on average
- 1 feature explained: free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $50 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.37%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Crime Pays
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How winnings work (members only)
What 97.04% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 50,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 50,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $50,000; on $0.20 it is $10,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 97.04% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 97.04%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $2.96
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a low–medium volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
1 feature explained: free spins
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Low-to-medium volatility gives fairly regular hits with occasional bigger features. It is a balanced choice for steady play and bonus wagering. A simple rule: bring at least 150 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.33.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 97.04% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $29.60 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $50 minimum bet
For low–medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 150 spins. This is what that means for Crime Pays (bets from $50 up to a maximum bet of $500).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 150 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.13 | Below the $50 minimum bet | $0.59 |
| $50 | $0.33 | Below the $50 minimum bet | $1.48 |
| $100 | $0.67 | Below the $50 minimum bet | $2.96 |
| $250 | $1.67 | Below the $50 minimum bet | $7.40 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.37%)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Crime Pays?
Crime Pays is developed by Light & Wonder and was released in 2015.
What is the RTP of Crime Pays?
The default RTP of Crime Pays is 97.04%.
Is Crime Pays high volatility?
Crime Pays is rated low–medium volatility. Low-to-medium volatility gives fairly regular hits with occasional bigger features.
What is the max win on Crime Pays?
The maximum win on Crime Pays is 50,000x your stake, which is $50,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Crime Pays for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Light & Wonder demo of Crime Pays.
Does Crime Pays have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Crime Pays in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- vegasslotsonline.com Slot database
Specs come from 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
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