Quick answer
The Reel Steal is a NetEnt slot (2008) with 95.87% RTP, medium volatility and a 4,400x max win. It uses 9 paylines with free spins and wild symbols. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 95.87%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Hit frequency
- 23% (about 1 in 4.3 spins)
- Max win
- 4,400x
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 9 paylines
- Released
- 3 October 2008
- Bet range
- $0.09–$45
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with NetEnt games
- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries NetEntPlay 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.
- Kronos Royale200% up to $2,000 + 10% weekly cashback40x bonusCarries NetEntPlay at Kronos Royale (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $50. 40x bonus wagering. Max bet $10. 60 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $50. 40x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $10 while wagering. Cashback: 10% of net casino losses each week (Monday to Sunday), paid as cash with no wagering every Monday, up to $500 a week. Offer valid 60 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries NetEntPlay 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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How to play The Reel Steal (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 Reel Steal is played on a 5×3 grid with 9 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.09 and $45. 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 The Reel Steal guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 95.87% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.13 on average
- 2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.09 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for The Reel Steal
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.87% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 4,400x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 4,400x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $4,400; on $0.20 it is $880. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 95.87% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.87%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.13
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 23%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.3 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols
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.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
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 95.87% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $41.30 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 $0.09 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for The Reel Steal (bets from $0.09 up to a maximum bet of $45).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Fits | $0.83 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $2.07 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $4.13 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $10.33 |
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 99%)
Slots with the same mechanic (paylines) and volatility (medium) as The Reel Steal, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes The Reel Steal?
The Reel Steal is developed by NetEnt and was released in 2008.
What is the RTP of The Reel Steal?
The default RTP of The Reel Steal is 95.87%.
Is The Reel Steal high volatility?
The Reel Steal is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on The Reel Steal?
The maximum win on The Reel Steal is 4,400x your stake, which is $4,400 on a $1 spin.
Can I play The Reel Steal for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official NetEnt demo of The Reel Steal.
Does The Reel Steal have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for The Reel Steal in the sources we checked.
Where can I play The Reel Steal?
Aurivo Casino, Kronos Royale and Lunaro carry NetEnt games. Check The Reel Steal 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
- netent.com Provider
Specs are as published by the provider. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © NetEnt, shown to identify the game.
