Hot Tuna
Certified by the HGC (HGC-034078-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (11 June 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Hot Tuna plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Hot Tuna yet, so it has no score.
Hot Tuna is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 3 rows and 10 paylines. It is themed around China.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-034078-TM; last updated in the register on 14 January 2026.
Hot Tuna combines free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. 76 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.53%: what it means
With an RTP of 96.53%, the house edge on Hot Tuna is 3.47%: of every €100 staked in total, on average €96.53 comes back as wins over the long run. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That is above the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 80% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.53% is the standard version of Hot Tuna. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Hot Tuna as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Hot Tuna.
Max win: 2,500×
The top prize on Hot Tuna is 2,500× the stake, i.e. €2,500 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is below the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 493 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Hot Tuna in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
Usually triggered by scatter symbols, they give you spins you are not charged for; their wins are credited to your balance as normal. In Hot Tuna it comes together with multipliers and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Multipliers
Multiply a win, for example ×2 or ×10. They are already part of the RTP — they do not raise it. In Hot Tuna it comes together with free spins and bonus buy. Found in 299 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 262 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
Lets you buy the bonus round directly, at a cost of many times your stake — often tens or hundreds of times. It raises the amount you play very quickly; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Hot Tuna it comes together with free spins and multipliers. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Hot Tuna?
The RTP of Hot Tuna is 96.53%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.47% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Hot Tuna certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Hot Tuna for online play, certificate HGC-034078-TM (last updated in the register on 14 January 2026). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Hot Tuna?
2,500× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Hot Tuna?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Hot Tuna have?
According to the provider: free spins, multipliers and bonus buy.
Can I play Hot Tuna for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Hot Tuna compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tuna | 96.53% | high | 2,500× | 5×3 |
| 3 Dancing Monkeys | 96.0% | high | 12,077× | 5×3 |
| 5 Lions Megaways | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | — |
| 5 Lions Megaways 2 | 96.5% | high | 8,000× | — |
Compared with 3 Dancing Monkeys (Pragmatic Play), Hot Tuna has an RTP 0.53 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 4.8 times lower. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy.
Compared with 5 Lions Megaways (Pragmatic Play), Hot Tuna has an RTP 0.03 points higher, the same volatility and half the max win. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only 5 Lions Megaways has cascades and Megaways.
Compared with 5 Lions Megaways 2 (Pragmatic Play), Hot Tuna has an RTP 0.03 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 3.2 times lower. Both have free spins, multipliers and bonus buy. Only 5 Lions Megaways 2 has cascades and Megaways.