Quick overview and game features of Hold Your Horses Slot from Design Works Gaming privately owned and founded by Troy Zurawski, who is also the company's CEO and principal owner. Zurawski comes from a family with deep roots in the casino gaming industry, and the company has been operated under his leadership since its establishment in 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona, now headquartered in Scottsdale. The Game Name and Design Works Gaming are trademarks of Design Works Studios LLC. 18+. BeGambleAware.org, T&Cs apply. Hold Your Horses Slots (2026) Read more: This overview should support anyone interested in the game by summarising its essential stats, key features and gameplay. Medium volatility online slot game with a maximum payout of 500x your bet. The RTP is 96.61%.

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Design Works Gaming's Hold Your Horses Slot Game

The Hold Your Horses Slot is a 5 reel and 40 payline slot game developed by Design Works Gaming. Horse symbols come in both deluxe double and sleek single versions. A double horse symbol is like having two single horse symbols galloping together for a winning line. Fill the screen with Hold Your Horses bonus symbols for a chance to trigger the Hold Your Horses Bonus Trigger Feature. The Free Games with Lock & Respin Feature begins with 15× Free Games. During the Free Games, if the first reel gallops in with a full set of the same horse symbol, the Hold Your Horses Feature kicks into action.

*is a horse racing themed video slot originally developed by Design Works Gaming and frequently featured in Novomatic (Greentube) collections. It is characterised by its unique "double symbol" mechanic and locking respin features.

*Note: Novomatic Version: While primarily known as a Design Works Gaming title, a version of Hold Your Horses is also associated with Novomatic/Greentube.

*Disclaimer: Hold Your Horses LuckyTap: 96.53% RTP. This is an alternative instant win version of the game also by Design Works Gaming.

Key Facts

Provider: Design Works Gaming | Gen. Release Date: 12/03/2014 | Type: Video Slots | RTP: 96.61% | Variance: Med | Hit Frequency: 27.00 | Max Win: x500.00 | Reels: 5×4 | Betways: 40 | Min Stake: £0.20 | Max Stake: £5 | Jackpot: None (standard gameplay)

*All values (Bet Levels, RTPs, Free Spins, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to this slot game are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.

Core Features

Equestrian horse racing theme | Double Horse Symbols (up to 10× symbols across a payline) | Hold Your Horses Feature (activates a "Lock & Respin" mechanic) | Free Games | Lock & Respin feature | Bonus Feature | Free Spins (up to 15× free games) | Gamble Feature | Stacking Bonus | Sticky respins | Hold and Respin feature | Low Value Symbols (standard playing cards A, K, Q, J, and 10) | High Value Symbols (different horse breeds, including brown, black, red, and white horses) | Wild Symbol (represented by a horseshoe, it can substitute for any regular symbol. Notably, it acts as a double symbol for all horse icons while counting as a single for lower-value cards)

Alternative Version: Hold Your Horses LuckyTap

DWG also offers an "instant win" version called Hold Your Horses LuckyTap. Instead of spinning reels, you select a horse to win a race; if your horse finishes first, you can win between 3 to 18 instant cash prizes and potential multipliers up to 10x.

Comparison Table

Feature	Video Slot Version	LuckyTap™ Version
Format	5 Reels, 40 Paylines	Instant Win (No Reels)
RTP	96.61%	96.53%
Max Win	500x	Up to 18 cash prizes
Core Mechanic	Double Symbols & Stacking	First-to-Finish Race
Bonus	15 Free Spins	10 Free Rounds + Progressive Multiplier

Play Hold Your Horses on Mobile

Can I play Hold Your Horses on mobile? Hold Your Horses Slot is fully compatible on all smartphone devices on Fluffy Spins. Design Works Gaming recently enhanced its mobile gaming strategy. Through continuous effort, it is able to adapt to the current market trends. All the games are designed to be fully compatible with smartphones and tablets, ensuring seamless gameplay across devices. These improvements are facilitated by a seamless integration of HTML5 development standards, ensuring optimal performance on mobile devices. Regardless of whether a smartphone is Android-friendly or if your iPhone is iOS-based, the gaming experience when playing Hold Your Horses is available on every smart device across different platforms.

Hold Your Horses Slot Demo

While Fluffy Spins does not offer any demo games for Hold Your Horses, you can still enjoy playing this casino game for as little as £0.20 (or “min bet”) per spin. Jumpman Gaming and similar operators have been directed to halt the availability of free-to-play games without implementing age verification. As a result, UK players are now limited to accessing real-money gameplay only. Always gamble responsibly and within your limits.

Hold Your Horses Slot max win

What is the maximum payout in Hold Your Horses? The potential max win for Hold Your Horses Slot comes in at 500x your total stake (or “max bet”) per spin or free spin. Hitting this cap ends the game round immediately with the max win awarded, a design commonly referred to in the slot as the Hold Your Horses win screen. The win screen serves to inform players that they have achieved a winning spin and to specify the payout amount. The maximum win (or “max win”) is the highest possible win you could walk away with when playing this online slot. With a 20p bet, you have the chance to win a grand prize of £100.

• Video Slot (Design Works Gaming/Novomatic): The maximum win is capped at 500x your total stake per spin. For example, at a 20p bet, the maximum payout would be £100.
• Hold Your Horses LuckyTap™: In this instant win version, the maximum payout can consist of up to 18 instant cash prizes in a single round, often enhanced by multipliers up to 10x.

*You can verify specific game rules and current payout structures through the official Design Works Gaming website or by clicking the "i" (Information) or "?" (Help) icon within the game interface at licensed online casinos.

Minimum Bet

The betting range for playing Hold Your Horses starts at £0.20, with a maximum bet of £5. This online slot has 40 paylines, the minimum bet with all lines covered would be calculated as follows: Multiply the number of paylines by £0.005 (minimum coin value), resulting in a minimum bet of £0.20. All paylines are permanently active. Only the highest winning combination on each payline will be paid out. All wins on paylines are only paid out from left to right. The amount you wager has no influence on the likelihood of winning. Whether you choose to place higher or lower bets, the odds of winning remain unchanged. Play responsibly and have fun.

*Always verify the specific payout tables and terms at your chosen licensed casino (e.g., Fluffy Spins), note that betting ranges and minimum stakes can vary by jurisdiction and casino provider; some operators may cap stakes at £5 (e.g., Online Slots) for regulatory compliance.

Hold Your Horses Slot RTP

What is the Hold Your Horses RTP? The RTP for Hold Your Horses Slot is 96.61%. For every £5 bet, the average return to player is £4.80 based on long periods of play. How do you calculate Return to Player? Essentially, the total amount returned to players is divided by the total amount wagered by those players. For context, a good RTP for modern online slots is generally considered to be 96% or higher. This indicates a lower house edge and better potential long-term returns for players.

*If playing at a specific online casino (e.g., Fluffy Spins), it's best to check the displayed RTP before playing, as multiple versions may be available and casinos can set the RTP within the permitted ranges offered by the game provider.

The Hold Your Horses slot game, developed primarily by Design Works Gaming, comes in several versions featuring different Return to Player (RTP) percentages:

• Video Slot Version: The standard 5 reel video slot typically features an RTP of 96.61%
• LuckyTap™ Version: The "instant win" racing variant, which removes the reels for a faster mechanic, has a slightly lower RTP of 96.53%
• Novomatic Version: A separate version of the game developed by Novomatic (Greentube) also exists, though its specific RTP often aligns with the standard video slot range

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Table of contents:

• Play Hold Your Horses at Fluffy Spins
• Design Works Gaming's Hold Your Horses Slot Game
• Key Facts
• Core Features
• Alternative Version: Hold Your Horses LuckyTap
• Comparison Table
• Play on Mobile
• Slot max win
• Minimum Bet
• Hold Your Horses Slot RTP
• Hold Your Horses Free Play

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