Quick answer
Hot Shot Progressive is a Light & Wonder slot (2018) with 96.04% RTP and medium volatility. It uses 40 paylines with free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.04%
- Equal to the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Medium3 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- Not verified
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Pays
- 40 paylines
- Released
- 17 Sep 2018
- Bet range
- $0.40–$24
Not published by the provider: jackpot
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How to play Hot Shot Progressive (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.
Hot Shot Progressive is played on a 5 reels grid with 40 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.40 and $24. 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 Hot Shot Progressive guide: how winnings work, 1 feature and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96.04% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.96 on average
- 1 feature explained: free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.40 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.06%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Hot Shot Progressive
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.04% RTP costs per $100 wagered
The published max win for this game is unusually high and we haven't verified it yet, so we don't quote it here. Check the game's info screen.
What 96.04% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.04%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.96
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.
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. 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.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.04% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.60 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 $0.40 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Hot Shot Progressive (bets from $0.40 up to a maximum bet of $24).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Below the $0.40 minimum bet | $0.79 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Below the $0.40 minimum bet | $1.98 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $3.96 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $9.90 |
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 98.06%)
Slots with the same mechanic (paylines) and volatility (medium) as Hot Shot Progressive, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Cat’s Soup98.06% RTP · +2.02 pts
Blood Suckers98% RTP · +1.96 pts
5 Mariachis98% RTP · +1.96 pts
Bird of Thunder98% RTP · +1.96 ptsQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Hot Shot Progressive?
Hot Shot Progressive is developed by Light & Wonder and was released in 2018.
What is the RTP of Hot Shot Progressive?
The default RTP of Hot Shot Progressive is 96.04%.
Is Hot Shot Progressive high volatility?
Hot Shot Progressive is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
Can I play Hot Shot Progressive for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Light & Wonder demo of Hot Shot Progressive.
Does Hot Shot Progressive have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Hot Shot Progressive 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.
Game artwork © Light & Wonder, shown to identify the game.
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