A slot paytable explains which symbol combinations pay and how their prizes are measured. Before reading a number as dollars or a multiplier, check the unit and the stake it refers to. The help screen for the exact game takes precedence over a general example.
Open the rules for the game you are viewing
Look for the information or help control inside the game. Check the game title and version, the selected stake, and any separate screens for symbols or features. A promotional image may omit conditions that appear in the full rules.
OLG PlaySmart explains that paytables connect winning combinations, prize values and stake settings. Credit denomination and total spin cost can also differ. For the positions that form a winning line, read slot paylines and total stake.
Read the unit before calculating a prize
A table may show credits, currency or a multiplier of a specified stake. Identify which one it uses. If the rules name a per-line stake, do not substitute the total stake; if they name the total stake, do not multiply by the number of lines again.
The following is a made-up paytable, not a real game. Assume its rules pay the listed multiplier of the total AU$0.40 stake for one qualifying combination, with no additional multipliers:
| Qualifying combination | Total-stake multiplier | Prize in this example |
|---|---|---|
| Three star symbols | 2× | AU$0.80 |
| Four star symbols | 5× | AU$2.00 |
| Five star symbols | 20× | AU$8.00 |
For the middle row, AU$0.40 × 5 = AU$2.00. The 5× figure describes a prize calculation, not a probability, a frequency or a wagering requirement. If a different game’s table uses credits instead, first find the monetary value of those credits.
The table alone does not explain how simultaneous wins combine. Read whether rules add them, pay only the highest qualifying combination, or apply separate feature conditions. Do not infer that from this illustration.
Wild and scatter symbols
A wild commonly substitutes for specified symbols in a winning combination. The rules may exclude other special symbols, limit the reels where it appears, or give it a multiplier. A scatter may pay or trigger a feature under a separate rule, sometimes without following a payline. Neither label guarantees one universal behaviour.
The developer 1spin4win’s wild-symbol explanation gives examples of substitution exceptions. For the game in front of you, check:
- Which symbols a wild can replace, and which it cannot.
- How many scatters are required and where they must appear.
- Whether a symbol pays directly, triggers a feature, or does both.
- Whether a multiplier applies to one combination or a broader prize.
A free-spin feature inside a game is also different from a casino’s promotional free-spin offer. Each has its own rules. This guide does not establish which titles or features are available at the reviewed casinos.
Check separate feature conditions
Feature screens can describe triggers, retriggers and special prize calculations. PokerStars’ paytable guide illustrates the range of information these screens may contain. Do not assume that a jackpot requires a maximum stake, or that every game offers a feature purchase; check the exact rules.
If an optional setting changes the price shown, confirm the resulting total stake. Understanding that price does not establish that buying or activating the option is worthwhile.
What a paytable cannot tell you by itself
A prize list without the underlying probabilities cannot establish the chance of winning each prize. A large top prize alone also does not tell you the game’s RTP or volatility.
Keep the prize unit, qualifying combination and feature conditions together when interpreting an entry. If a rule is missing, the number on the screen is not enough to calculate a reliable result.
Sources checked 17 September 2026. All table values above are hypothetical and the arithmetic has been checked. No game was played or tested for this guide.