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Event Horizon is a Betsoft slot (2015) with 96.51% RTP, high volatility and a 1,152x max win. It uses 243 ways. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.51%
- 0.47 points above the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- High5 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 1,152x
- Higher than 16% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 25.91% (about 1 in 3.9 spins)
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Pays
- 243 ways
- Released
- 16 Nov 2015
- Jackpot
- None
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Free demo Members
Try Event Horizon with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Betsoft demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Event Horizon (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Event Horizon is played on a 5 reels grid with 243 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. 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.
The full Event Horizon guide: how winnings work and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.51% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.49 on average
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.25 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.12%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Event Horizon
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.51% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 1,152x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 1,152x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $1,152; on $0.20 it is $230.40. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.51% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.51%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.49
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 25.91%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.9 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
What the info screen lists
No special features are listed for this game in the sources we checked. Check the in-game info screen for details.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.51% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $34.90 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 $0.25 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Event Horizon.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.25 minimum bet | $0.70 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.25 minimum bet | $1.74 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.49 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $8.72 |
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 Event Horizon?
Event Horizon is developed by Betsoft and was released in 2015.
What is the RTP of Event Horizon?
The default RTP of Event Horizon is 96.51%.
Is Event Horizon high volatility?
Event Horizon is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Event Horizon?
The maximum win on Event Horizon is 1,152x your stake, which is $1,152 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Event Horizon for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Betsoft demo of Event Horizon free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Event Horizon have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Event Horizon in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- betsoft.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Betsoft, shown to identify the game.
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