Quick answer
Dead West is a NetEnt slot (2025) with 96.06% RTP, medium volatility and a 10,863x max win. It uses scatter pays with free spins, wild symbols and bonus buy. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.06%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Hit frequency
- 25% (about 1 in 4.0 spins)
- Max win
- 10,863x
- Grid
- 7×7
- Pays
- Scatter pays
- Released
- 7 October 2025
- Bet range
- $0.20–$400
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with NetEnt games
- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries NetEntPlay at Aurivo Casino (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Kronos Royale200% up to $2,000 + 10% weekly cashback40x bonusCarries NetEntPlay at Kronos Royale (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $50. 40x bonus wagering. Max bet $10. 60 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $50. 40x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $10 while wagering. Cashback: 10% of net casino losses each week (Monday to Sunday), paid as cash with no wagering every Monday, up to $500 a week. Offer valid 60 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries NetEntPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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How to play Dead West (members only)
Symbols pay anywhere on the grid: you need a minimum number of the same symbol in view (for example eight or more), regardless of position. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout tier.
Dead West is played on a 7×7 grid with scatter pays.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $400. 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.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Dead West guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96.06% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.94 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, bonus buy, multiple bonus buys
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 96.88%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Dead West
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.06% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 10,863x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 10,863x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $10,863; on $0.20 it is $2,172.60. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because wins don't depend on lines, every symbol in view can count towards a pay. The paytable lists how many matching symbols each tier needs.
What 96.06% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.06%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.94
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 25%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, bonus buy, multiple bonus buys
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.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Multiple bonus buys
Several feature-buy options at different prices, each starting a different version of the bonus round.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size. Expect dry spells between features, but not extreme swings. A simple rule: bring at least 200 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.25.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.06% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.40 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 $0.20 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Dead West (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $400).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.79 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $1.97 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $3.94 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $9.85 |
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)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Dead West?
Dead West is developed by NetEnt and was released in 2025.
What is the RTP of Dead West?
The default RTP of Dead West is 96.06%.
Is Dead West high volatility?
Dead West is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on Dead West?
The maximum win on Dead West is 10,863x your stake, which is $10,863 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Dead West for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official NetEnt demo of Dead West.
Does Dead West have a bonus buy?
Yes. Dead West includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Dead West?
Aurivo Casino, Kronos Royale and Lunaro carry NetEnt games. Check Dead West is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- netent.com Provider
Specs are as published by the provider. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © NetEnt, shown to identify the game.
