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Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is a iSoftBet slot (2022) with 96% RTP, low–medium volatility and a 2,578x max win. It uses 20 paylines with free spins, hold and win and multipliers. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96%
- 0.04 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Low–medium2 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 2,578x
- Higher than 31% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 34.4% (about 1 in 2.9 spins)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Released
- 19 Oct 2022
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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How to play Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win (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.
Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is played on a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $100. 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 Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.33 a spin (low–medium volatility)
- What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.00 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, hold and win, multipliers, wild symbols, respins and 1 more
- 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 97.37%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 2,578x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 2,578x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $2,578; on $0.20 it is $515.60. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 96% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.00
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.
The published hit frequency is 34.4%, meaning roughly one spin in 2.9 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, hold and win, multipliers, wild symbols and more
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.
Hold and win
Landing enough special cash or coin symbols starts a respin feature: those symbols lock in place, the respin counter resets each time a new one lands, and their values are collected when the feature ends.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
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 96% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $40.00 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 low–medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 150 spins. This is what that means for Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 150 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.13 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.33 | Fits | $2 |
| $100 | $0.67 | Fits | $4 |
| $250 | $1.67 | Fits | $10 |
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 Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win?
Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is developed by iSoftBet and was released in 2022.
What is the RTP of Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win?
The default RTP of Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is 96%.
Is Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win high volatility?
Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is rated low–medium volatility. Low-to-medium volatility gives fairly regular hits with occasional bigger features.
What is the max win on Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win?
The maximum win on Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win is 2,578x your stake, which is $2,578 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official iSoftBet demo of Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win.
Does Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Stars n' Sweets Hold and Win in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
- slotslaunch.com Slot database
Specs come from 2 independent slot databases. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © iSoftBet, shown to identify the game.
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