Starburst Slot Review: RTP, Max Win and Expanding Wilds
Starburst is the classic “easy” slot: simple, colourful and steady. It's often chosen for free spins offers because it pays small wins frequently.
Key facts
Provider: NetEnt. Released: 2012. Grid: 5 reels, 3 rows, 10 paylines that pay both ways. Default RTP: 96.09%. Volatility: low. Max win: 500x your bet. Casinos can run lower RTP versions of the same game, so always check the RTP in the game's info screen.
What does an hour on this slot cost on average?
Total bet: €500.00
Average cost at 96.09% RTP€19.55
If the casino runs the 94% version€30.00
If the casino runs the 92% version€40.00
Volatility
low
The average cost is total bets × (100% − RTP). Real sessions swing far above or below it, and more so the higher the volatility. 500 spins is roughly an hour of play.
How it works
Lines pay from left to right and from right to left, which makes wins more frequent. There are no free spins: the action comes from the Starburst wild.
Bonus features
The wild appears on reels 2, 3 and 4. When it lands, it expands to fill the whole reel and triggers a respin with the wild held in place. Each new wild during the respin expands too, up to 3 respins.
Our tips before you play
Low volatility means smaller but more regular wins, which suits small budgets and wagering requirements. Don't expect huge payouts: the max win is limited.