Quick answer
The Crime File is a Hacksaw Gaming slot (2026) with 96.33% RTP, medium volatility and a 10,000x max win. It uses 14 paylines with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.33%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Hit frequency
- 27.3% (about 1 in 3.7 spins)
- Max win
- 10,000x
- Grid
- 5×4
- Pays
- 14 paylines
- Released
- 24 June 2026
- Bet range
- $0.10–$10
Not published by the provider: jackpot
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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.
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How to play The Crime File (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.
The Crime File is played on a 5×4 grid with 14 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $10. 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 The Crime File guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 5 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96.33% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.67 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, bonus buy
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.33%, 94.22%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for The Crime File
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.33% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 10,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 10,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $10,000; on $0.20 it is $2,000. 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 96.33% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.33%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.67
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 27.3%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.7 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, bonus buy
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.
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.
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).
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.
4 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Hacksaw Gaming offers this game at 96.33%, 94.22%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.33% version.
- 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 96.33% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $36.70 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 $0.10 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for The Crime File (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $10).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Fits | $0.73 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $1.84 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $3.67 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $9.18 |
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: 96.33%, 94.22%
Hacksaw Gaming supplies The Crime File in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 94.22% version costs about $21.10 more on average than the 96.33% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.33% (best) | $3.67 | — |
| 94.22% | $5.78 | +$2.11 |
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)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes The Crime File?
The Crime File is developed by Hacksaw Gaming and was released in 2026.
What is the RTP of The Crime File?
The default RTP of The Crime File is 96.33%. Hacksaw Gaming also supplies versions at 94.22%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is The Crime File high volatility?
The Crime File is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on The Crime File?
The maximum win on The Crime File is 10,000x your stake, which is $10,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play The Crime File for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Hacksaw Gaming demo of The Crime File.
Does The Crime File have a bonus buy?
Yes. The Crime File includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play The Crime File?
Velmora carries Hacksaw Gaming games. Check The Crime File 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
- slotcatalog.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.
