Quick answer
Shining Hot 40 is a Pragmatic Play slot (2022) with 96.36% RTP, medium–high volatility and a 2,500x max win. It uses 40 paylines. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.36%
- Volatility
- Medium–high
- Max win
- 2,500x
- Pays
- 40 paylines
- Released
- 8 July 2022
Not published by the provider: grid, bet range, jackpot
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- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay 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.
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18+. New customers. Min dep $20. No wagering. 7 days. 150 spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay 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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Themes:
Part of the Shining Hot series.
Free demo Members
Try Shining Hot 40 with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Shining Hot 40 (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.
Shining Hot 40 pays with 40 paylines.
- 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 Shining Hot 40 guide: how winnings work and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.20 a spin (medium–high volatility)
- What 96.36% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.64 on average
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.40 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.36%, 95.39%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Shining Hot 40
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.36% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 2,500x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 2,500x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $2,500; on $0.20 it is $500. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.36% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.36%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.64
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium–high volatility game.
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. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features. Use smaller stakes relative to your budget. A simple rule: bring at least 250 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.20.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Pragmatic Play offers this game at 96.36%, 95.39%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.36% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.36% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $36.40 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 $0.40 minimum bet
For medium–high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 250 spins. This is what that means for Shining Hot 40.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 250 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.08 | Below the $0.40 minimum bet | $0.73 |
| $50 | $0.20 | Below the $0.40 minimum bet | $1.82 |
| $100 | $0.40 | Fits | $3.64 |
| $250 | $1 | Fits | $9.10 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 96.36%, 95.39%
Pragmatic Play supplies Shining Hot 40 in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 95.39% version costs about $9.70 more on average than the 96.36% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.36% (best) | $3.64 | — |
| 95.39% | $4.61 | +$0.97 |
Open the game's rules or info screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
Seen a different version at a casino? How member RTP reports work
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Shining Hot 40?
Shining Hot 40 is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2022.
What is the RTP of Shining Hot 40?
The default RTP of Shining Hot 40 is 96.36%. Pragmatic Play also supplies versions at 95.39%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Shining Hot 40 high volatility?
Shining Hot 40 is rated medium–high volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features.
What is the max win on Shining Hot 40?
The maximum win on Shining Hot 40 is 2,500x your stake, which is $2,500 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Shining Hot 40 for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of Shining Hot 40 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 Shining Hot 40 have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Shining Hot 40 in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Shining Hot 40?
Aurivo Casino, Velmora and Lunaro carry Pragmatic Play games. Check Shining Hot 40 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
- pragmaticplay.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 © Pragmatic Play, shown to identify the game.
