Fast Track to Cash
Hotrod is fast becoming a favourite in the gambling.com casino and it’s no wonder. This video slot has realistic animated graphics and ‘just-like-Vegas’ sound. If you are looking to cash-in on Hotrod in normal or tournament play, or are new to online gaming, use this guide to get your engine running.
New to Hotrod?
Hotrod is a 5-reel, 9-line video slot. This means a dizzying number of ways to hit a winning combination. Instead of classic cherries and bars, it comes with animated symbols including engines, starter flags and furry dice. When you log into Hotrod, click the PAY TABLE button below the screen. Get to know the payout combinations. You can also play from 25 cents to $2 per line from 1 to 9 paylines. There are hundreds of ways to win, so be prepared to give the game your full attention.
Hotrod moves fast. If you find the game is moving too quickly at first, select only one or two lines by clicking the numbers to the left and right of the screen. Even better: learn the game in play-for-fun mode before switching to real cash. Once you are ready, click the PLAYINGPASS link on the screen and follow it to SupremeWager.com, the casino’s real money equivalent. The site offers a number of deposit and withdrawal options.
Hotrod also features a bonus “Scatter” symbol. Three or more symbols anywhere on the board pay from 2 to 50 coins.
Hotrod is also non-progressive, meaning the machine is not hoarding bets to pay out a later date. This means it pays out more, more often without sacrificing odds. This appeals to players who prefer to win higher jackpots, more often, as opposed to looking for a lottery-style jackpot that may never come.
Know Your Limits
Maybe the best way of ensuring you walk away a winner from a video slot is to set both a win limit and a loss limit.
Most players sit down at a machine prepared to lose $100. But what are you prepared to win? If you find yourself on the winning end of a $200 jackpot, or maybe a series of smaller jackpots, know what it would take for you to be happy, collect your winnings and call it a day. Set both a win and a loss limit and stick to it.
Of course, to make sure you stick to your limits, you will have to bet the same amount on every hand (also known as “flat betting”). If you vary your bets on hunches and exceed your standard bet amount, you can easily exceed chasing after losses–or you can give back hard-earned jackpots by suddenly playing beyond your normal betting patterns.
It is also smart to keep track of your jackpots as part of your money management strategy. Sure, you my have hit 5 jackpots in a row, but if the amount you wagered to gain those jackpots exceeds the amount you won, you are still down on the day. Video slots are designed to pay out a lot, but not necessarily more.
Tournament Hotrod
Tournaments are a great way to compete for cash prizes on a limited budget. Instead of a bankroll, come equipped only with a small tournament entry fee. You are then assigned a stack of chips. If you are serious about winning a tournament, don’t limit your betting–hit the BET MAX button on every spin (you have little time to use your assigned bankroll). And because you are competing against others and not the house, you are looking to hit a jackpot not conserve your cash. Make note of how many prizes the tournament offer–some offer only a first place cash award, while other give second and third place consolations.
Gambling.com often offers freeroll tournaments featuring Hotrod. This is a great way to get used to the game in a realistic setting. Also hunt for tournaments that are set to expire and may not have a big chip leader. If you get lucky, a smaller balance may win you the tournament. Look to the right of your screen for your ranking in the tournament. If you are in the leader late into a scheduled running, consider stopping and preserving your lead.
Win More, Lose Less
Your best chance of beating Hotrod is to minimize your losses and maximize your gains.
Around since the mid-80s in casinos, video slots have found a loyal audience of players who enjoy playful animations and fast slots action. But whether you are land-based or playing on your computer, one thing is for sure … trying to slow-play a video slot is a sure way to guarantee you lose your cash.
Hotrod features a 96% payout rate. This means most of what is put in gets returned to players in winnings, boasting a payout similar to blackjack and better than craps. If the machine accepts $100 worth of wagers, it will return $96 in jackpots over time. Of course, when Hotrod pays out, payout rates go through the roof–so make sure you grab as much as you can.
In Hotrod, smart players will find the secret to maximizing their winnings is to cash in when luck strikes. Make sure you are you are playing the maximum number of lines and coins you can afford. In theory, it is better to play a $1 bet one time than it is to play a 10 cent bet 10 times, because if you hit, because if you hit, the number of coins you will win will be 10 times that of any wins on the smaller bets.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with playing Hotrod like a standard one-reel slot and better on only one reel. This is a great way for beginners to get the feel for how the game works. Just remember, when you are ready to win more, bet more.
Random Number Generator
The “RNG” built by Gambling.com ensures that every spin is fair and independent of the last one.
Don’t believe the myth that if you win, you can’t win again. The spin you just made has no relation to the last one.
Of course, this also means that if you hit a cold streak, you are not necessarily “due” to hit a jackpot.
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